We all have pain

Part 30

Every summer her family had a barbecue to celebrate her birthday.

And every summer she would receive hugs that made her grimace, as hands came in contact with her arms.

And every summer they would ask,
" Why the sweater?"

And every summer she would turn away and whisper, " I was cold."

And every summer she would make a sad smile when she went to blow out the candles and wish to die.

And last summer she had tears in her eyes as she said. "I love you." And "See you soon."

And this summer there was no barbecue, because this summer there was no birthday....