She left giving life.

She left giving birth.  That day, joy and pain were born together. A cry filled the room, but one voice was forever missing—Mama's. Today, I hold my little brother in my arms and promise him, “I will be your refuge. I will be your safe place. Even if the world becomes too much, you will never be alone.” We no longer have our parents, but we still have love.

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