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    Seeing Through the Cracks
    Seeing Through the Cracks
    euskoski
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    euskoski
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    Complete, First published Dec 29, 2016
    Everyone knows the rules of growing up. Once you're eighteen things become clearer, childhood problems melt away, and you're ready to go out and conquer the world. You're now an adult. You can look your parents in the eye as equals. Officially, you're on your own, and now you'll only look back fondly at what you once were, an immature child still learning about life.
        
        Or so you'd think.
        
        Jake is a young adult who grew up with the support of his family, especially his mother, Elaine. Though he experienced some rough patches as a child and fitting in was a constant challenge, she's been there for him. But it's time for Jake to "grow up" and for him, that means no longer needing his family. 
        
        It turns out that life without them is a far greater struggle than he ever imagined. Living independently is hard, but admitting it is even harder. 
        
        Join this true story of conflict and heart-pounding moments, as both mother and son explore the concept of parenting as a lifelong commitment.
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    Table of contents
    • Foreword
      Thu, Dec 29, 2016
    • Chapter 1
      Fri, Dec 30, 2016
    • Chapter 2
      Fri, Dec 30, 2016
    • Chapter 3
      Fri, Dec 30, 2016
    • Chapter 4
      Fri, Dec 30, 2016
    • Chapter 5
      Fri, Dec 30, 2016
    • Chapter 6
      Sat, Dec 31, 2016
    • Chapter 7
      Sat, Dec 31, 2016
    • Chapter 8
      Tue, Jan 3, 2017
    • Chapter 9
      Tue, Jan 3, 2017
    • Chapter 10
      Sun, Jan 8, 2017
    • Chapter 11
      Fri, Jan 13, 2017
    • Chapter 12
      Sun, Jan 15, 2017
    • Chapter 13
      Fri, Jan 20, 2017
    • Chapter 14
      Sun, Jan 22, 2017
    • Chapter 15
      Fri, Jan 27, 2017
    • Chapter 16
      Tue, Jan 31, 2017
    • Chapter 17
      Fri, Feb 3, 2017
    • Chapter 18
      Tue, Feb 7, 2017
    • Chapter 19
      Fri, Feb 10, 2017
    • Chapter 20
      Tue, Feb 14, 2017
    • Chapter 21
      Fri, Feb 17, 2017
    • Chapter 22
      Tue, Feb 21, 2017
    • Chapter 23
      Fri, Feb 24, 2017
    • Chapter 24
      Wed, Mar 1, 2017
    • Chapter 25
      Thu, Mar 2, 2017
    • Chapter 26
      Thu, Mar 2, 2017
    • Chapter 27
      Tue, Mar 7, 2017
    • Chapter 28
      Fri, Mar 10, 2017
    • Chapter 29
      Tue, Mar 14, 2017
    • Chapter 30
      Fri, Mar 17, 2017
    • Chapter 31
      Thu, Mar 23, 2017
    • Chapter 32
      Tue, Mar 28, 2017
    • Chapter 33
      Thu, Mar 30, 2017
    • Chapter 34
      Tue, Apr 4, 2017
    • Chapter 35
      Mon, Apr 10, 2017
    • Chapter 36
      Tue, Apr 18, 2017
    • Chapter 37
      Mon, Apr 24, 2017
    • Chapter 38
      Mon, May 1, 2017
    • Chapter 39
      Thu, May 4, 2017
    • Chapter 40
      Mon, May 15, 2017
    • So Much More
      Thu, May 25, 2017

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    Everyone knows the rules of growing up. Once you're eighteen things become clearer, childhood problems melt away, and you're ready to go out and conquer the world. You're now an adult. You can look your parents in the eye as equals. Officially, you're on your own, and now you'll only look back fondly at what you once were, an immature child still learning about life.
        
        Or so you'd think.
        
        Jake is a young adult who grew up with the support of his family, especially his mother, Elaine. Though he experienced some rough patches as a child and fitting in was a constant challenge, she's been there for him. But it's time for Jake to "grow up" and for him, that means no longer needing his family. 
        
        It turns out that life without them is a far greater struggle than he ever imagined. Living independently is hard, but admitting it is even harder. 
        
        Join this true story of conflict and heart-pounding moments, as both mother and son explore the concept of parenting as a lifelong commitment.

    42 parts

    • Chapter 39
      Thu, May 4, 2017
    • Chapter 40
      Mon, May 15, 2017
    • So Much More
      Thu, May 25, 2017
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