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The Silent Cry

Can I Let You Go? seriesbook 2 of 2

The heartbreaking true story of a young, troubled mother who needed help.

The sixteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass.

It's a big, exciting moment for Laura when she decides to finally take her new baby out to the school playground for the first time ever. What should be a happy, magical moment quickly sours, however, when Laura suddenly feels queasy and runs off back home. None of the other schoolyard mothers seem to notice this troubled, struggling woman - apart from Cathy. But when Cathy tries to help, she finds herself hitting wall after wall. Laura needs medical help but refuses to see a doctor. Her own cold mother refuses to help. It is left to Cathy to try and bring light to this dark and dangerous place.

Subject
biography
Themes
abuse
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 297 pages

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