The Years We Didn’t Talk About

There were a few years in our family that nobody really talks about. Money was bad, my brother was drinking too much, my parents were worn out, and everybody acted fine in public because that is what people did.

I used to think families either had it together or they didn’t. Now I know most people are just doing the best they can and hoping the kids don’t notice too much.

We made it through, not perfect, but still together. I am placing this hex because those years counted too. Maybe more than the easy ones.