Mona is a senior in high school dealing with a distant mother, ex’s, and life. She hides what her life is really like from her friends at her fancy school. She’s left to take care of herself while her mother struggles with addiction. While trying to keep her life on the right path she starts getting harassing notes. She also notices her abusive ex running into her a lot more than normal. Mona meets a boy who understands what it’s like to be poor around the upper class, and they get close while Mona’s life seems to be against her.

It Could Get Worse

 “Why don’t you figure out your shit and go find some food? Huh? Why don’t you be useful for once?” I nod and run off. My socks are starting to get holes in them from the hot concrete. I need to find food for us. Where can I go? Who can I ask? Mom says people hate beggars. That’s why she sent me instead. People hate beggars, she said, but they feel guilty when it comes to kids. Most still won’t give you anything, so look for those people who act like they don’t shit. I see a group of people standing with signs and yelling at others. They wear nice white shirts and dress pants. They yell about God and what’s right and wrong. I run up to them and grab onto one of their arms. She only looks down after I tug a few times. 


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