Stoic, Carmen sat in the back of the taxicab.
She scrutinized farms and gated mansions they passed.
Her parents told her she was going to the small town where her mother was raised.
But, this was her senior year.
How could they?
Why?
No answers.
Irrational gibberish about going back to her roots; her roots not mine.
“You’ll attend the Benedictine Catholic Academy: Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera.”
“Your great aunt will care for you.”
Carmen wept uncontrollable. The trauma was tearing her apart.
“How dare you question this opportunity,” her mother sneered.
“But, why?”
“Because, we know what’s best.”
2017©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
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Inside the Mind of Isadora 
March 30, 2017 at 7:06 pm
What a shame, Issy! Our parents do what they think is best for us, but they aren’t always right. Somehow we survived, though. 🙂 xx
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March 31, 2017 at 3:43 pm
Yes, we did survive. Some of us rose above the negative to positive heights.
Adversity does have a way of making us stronger. Thank you for visiting, Sylvia.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Issy 😎
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March 28, 2017 at 7:40 pm
Yes, parents always know what’s best for someone else.
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March 28, 2017 at 8:32 pm
They do believe they know what’s best.
Nice to see you here … thank you for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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March 28, 2017 at 8:34 pm
I’m trying to catch up with people and commenting since my vacation. I now need a vacation from my vacation because I certainly don’t want to be here at work!
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March 29, 2017 at 4:42 pm
Sorry for the delay … I had dental work yesterday. UGH !!!!
I need a vaction from my dentist. One more visit left but it’s been long … since October.
Gotta have strong teeth to eat those veggies. : )
Hope you’re going to post some pix, Emilio. I’m sure you’ll be rested in no time.
Enjoy your the rest of the week.
Isadora 😎
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March 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm
Heartfelt story Isadora. Well done.
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March 28, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Your comments are always a joy to see, Sandra. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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March 28, 2017 at 10:59 am
Because we know best is such a horrible answer no child wants to hear, there’s no argument against it, it’s so arrogant and presumptuous. Well told
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March 28, 2017 at 12:36 pm
I’m happy to see you here again, Michael. Your comment is right on target. I totally agree. Thank you. : )
Isadora 😎
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March 27, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Too bad her mother and daughter don’t understand each other.
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March 27, 2017 at 11:00 pm
Definitely communication problem with both.
Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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March 27, 2017 at 6:29 pm
How cruel!
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March 27, 2017 at 10:59 pm
Indeed, Dawn. Parnets restricting their kids by feeling proud of well-behaved children.
Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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March 26, 2017 at 8:20 pm
Alas, this is how one generation push it on to the next… too often this happens
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March 27, 2017 at 10:57 pm
Yes, Bjorn. It’s a way for the parents to feel pride through the perfection of their children.
Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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March 26, 2017 at 8:47 am
Harsh tale, beautifully written.
I read in the comments that it is your life.
If it contributed to who you are today, dear lady, then it was worthwhile.
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March 26, 2017 at 2:14 pm
Yes, it was an experience I had. There’s always a silver lining in devastating sad situations.
I learned a great deal from it. I became an independently strong woman because my decisions,
right or wrong, were all on me. I learned that I could be an empowered woman. And, that I could bravely forge
through any fearful issues in life. A tough way to learn life lessons.
Thank you for the lovely comment. You brought a smile to my face, CE. I appreciate your visiting very much.
Isadora 😎
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March 26, 2017 at 3:52 am
Why some parents rule with an iron fist, I’ll never understand. Do they forget what it was like to be a teenager? And your senior year too! Glad to read that all worked for the best in the end…good for you, Izzy!
Love and hugs… xo
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March 26, 2017 at 4:54 am
Sometimes, blessings are disguised. It turned out to be a great experience with many on-my-own life lessons.
But, my missed senior year is still a disappointed memory.
Thank you for popping in, Gayle. It’s nice to see you here. Your comment was a pleasure to read.
Izzy 😎
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March 27, 2017 at 3:41 am
You’re so right, Izzy. I’ve seen many blessings in disguise in my own life too. And your postings are always a pleasure to read for me…thank you! xo 🙂
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March 27, 2017 at 11:03 pm
😍
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March 25, 2017 at 11:24 pm
That is harsh, but this is how parents were (and some still are). Soon she’ll be an adult and free though, there’s something to look forward to. Parents have to blame themselves if the relationship grows cold.
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March 26, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Parents who migrated to new land years ago were too worried about fitting in.
Well disciplined children showed others they were good parents. Perhaps,
they were unable to see how harsh they really were. In the end, life is life and we move on.
Thank you for your great comment, Gah. I appreciate your visiting and reading my story.
Isadora 😎
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March 26, 2017 at 8:50 pm
That seems to be the same everywhere. My upbringing wasn’t gentle either and we also were ‘foreigners’.
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March 27, 2017 at 11:02 pm
I’m sure you can relate then. 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 7:04 pm
A sad story seemingly in a fitting setting.
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March 26, 2017 at 2:17 pm
I’ll to have to write something more cheerful next time.
There can be a blessing in all situations even difficult one.
Thank you, aFrank for popping in and commenting.
Have a HAPPY Sunday.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 3:28 pm
Muy bueno (pero no para la mujer)…
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March 25, 2017 at 3:54 pm
Gracias … for visiting and leaving a comment. I appreciate all feedback. Welcome …
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 3:07 pm
How sad! Her mother is forcing her to go to a school she doesn’t want to go to. Hopefully, she likes it once she gets adjusted! Great story, Isadora!
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March 25, 2017 at 4:05 pm
In the end, all good things happened. I’m pleased you liked this PJ.
It’s a fictionalized page from my memoir. Have a super weekend.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 9:57 pm
I hope you have a wonderful weekend too Isadora!
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March 25, 2017 at 10:17 am
A tough time ahead for her. A big mistake by the parents. Well written.
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March 25, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Yes, a BIG mistake. But, she made lemonade out of lemons.
Thank you, lain. Happy weekend to you.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 9:44 am
Querida Isadora,
Pobre chica. What is her mother thinking? You captured Carmen’s feelings well. I would be interested in hearing the mother’s side of this. Buen escrito, mi amiga.
Abrazos y shalom,
Rochelle
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March 25, 2017 at 9:45 am
I think that should be “bien escrito.” ¿No?
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March 25, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Si es “bien escrito” … : )
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March 25, 2017 at 4:26 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Es una pagina de mi libro de mi vida. Al fin fue un encanto maravilloso. No queria volver. Pero otra vez me forzaron.
Ahhh … la vida.
There will be a mothers side. Not a good side. I’m really pleased you enjoyed this, dear friend.
Have a super fin de semana …
Besitos y abrazos …. Shalom 😍
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 7:53 am
I doubt she’ll have much fun there, poor Carmen!
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March 25, 2017 at 3:32 pm
In time, life was better than at her home. It’s part of my memoir.
Thank, Gilly. Happe weekend to you.
Issy 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 7:45 am
I loved “your roots, not mine”
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March 25, 2017 at 4:38 pm
It’s a perfect line for the feelings Carmen had.
Thanks, Neil for popping in and leaving your nice comment.
Havea great weekend.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 2:44 am
Oh this is a hard one to swallow… Senior year? Not cool…
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March 25, 2017 at 3:46 pm
YUP … not cool at all. But in the end, a bad thing turned into a good thing.
A slight fictionalized page from my memoir.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 3:49 pm
Ah bummer… so sorry…
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March 25, 2017 at 4:36 pm
In the end, it was a blessing. Though I never forgave them for spoiling my senior year.
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March 25, 2017 at 5:41 pm
I can well understand…
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March 25, 2017 at 1:24 am
Ah yes, parents always think they know best. Sometimes they do. And sometimes… this time seems a bit dubious.
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March 25, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Dubious indeed … no answers ever known.
Thank you, Joy. Great comment. Have a super great weekend.
Isadora 😎
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March 25, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Thanks, you too!
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March 25, 2017 at 4:35 pm
😎
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