Lord of the Little While

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When a child has been removed from her parents’ custody, a little while takes a long time.

In a little while, you can have a visit with your mom.

In a little while, you’ll be able to see your dad.

In a little while, you’ll be restored to them and able to go home. 

She has no concept of weeks, months, or years. She knows only that each minute isn’t spent in the right place or in her preferred company. Hurt compounds with every foreign sunrise and settles into grief wit...