"Faye, the world is a dark, cruel place... they would give anything to see you fall down. You can only survive by yourself. Remember that and you will live." She holds my face in her hands; wiping away at my tears. "Goodbye, Faye." She walks through the door and leaves me.
I scream out, watching my mother leave.
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A single tear falls down my cheek but I stop myself. Crying is for the weak... I'm not weak. I must be strong.