Venom flowed through her veins. Hate was a mild word for what she felt for him.
She had him taken to an institution. He would be there for life.
Her mother died shortly before he was placed there. Doctors said her frail body was from malnutrition and improper medical care. At 88, she needed home health care. Instead, her mentally challenged son was her only caretaker.
Why was she angry at him?
It helped soothe her guilt.
Banned from his mothers funeral by her, he raged. The perfect storm for him to be taken away.
Lord grant her soul redemption.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
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July 22, 2023 at 1:26 pm
I enjoyed readingg your post
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March 20, 2018 at 8:38 pm
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GRANT HER THE REDEMPTION SHE SEEKS!, MERCIFUL LORD GOD~
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March 19, 2018 at 5:09 pm
Such a tragic tale of this dysfunctional family. It’s always the most vulnerable who end up suffering. 😦
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March 13, 2018 at 10:32 pm
Wow! A lot going on here. A bit of sibling rivalry, a dying mother, trickery, guilt… Well done.
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March 16, 2018 at 5:42 pm
Hi Alicia,
Where does the time go? I’m just responding to last weeks challenge.
I’m running as fast as I can, but like a cartoon character, I’m running in place. 😁
I agree there’s a lot of harder in this one and a lot more to add. I guess I should write a longer version.
Thank you for always visiting and commenting. Have a beautiful weekend.
Isadora 😎
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March 13, 2018 at 11:55 am
Well written story, and a great description of an un-loving family. I felt sorry for the mom. Her daughter obviously didn’t care enough to check on Mom and entrusted that responsibility to her brother, whom she knew was lacking in mental capacity. Then when Mom died, she blamed her brother and had him institutionalized. I’m not seeing how it makes her feel less guilty to blame someone else. It sounds like something Donald Trump would do. 🙂
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March 16, 2018 at 5:45 pm
Hi RG,
Sorry about the late response. Things are a bit hectic.
I’m smiling at your comment. I appreciate your saying it’s well-written. My writing journey has been to improve my skills.
HA HA … I like the comparrison to the Donald. Yes, I think there’s a lot of blame everywhere in this family. I hope to write
a longer story. Can you lend me some time??? 😄
Isadora 😎
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March 13, 2018 at 3:07 am
Seems awfully unfair.
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March 16, 2018 at 5:38 pm
Yes, it does seem like revenge therefore making it unfair.
But, he is mentally challenge. Perhaps, it might be best for him.
I think I will elaborate on this one. Thank you, Dawn. As you can see, I’m behind.
Have a super weekend …
Isadora 😎
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March 12, 2018 at 5:42 pm
Though I found the animosity between the siblings to be really painful, especially since it became worse with a parent’s death and though I felt the brother deserved sympathy, even affection, rather than the flagrant hatred, the story felt very real.
Very well written story, Isadora.
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March 12, 2018 at 9:05 pm
Thank you, Moon. I’m very pleased you found it to be very real. It’s an observation of a dysfunctional family I’ve known.
That’s why I didn’t use names. Yes, it’s sad but the dynamics bring it about. I appreciate your visiting and leaving such a stellar comment for me.
I’m smiling as I reply. 😊
Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2018 at 8:34 pm
If he was put into an institution maybe he was too sick to be blamed… maybe hatred should be directed elsewhere… but at least he’s were he belong.
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March 11, 2018 at 9:35 pm
I’d say you are right about the need for him to be institutionalied. Perhaps, the mother couldn’t
do it; therefore, despite the anger, the sister did. Ahhh … the mysteries of dysfunctional family dynamics.
Thank you, Bjorn. It’s always a pleasure to see you here. Your comment was insightful.
Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2018 at 7:24 pm
Such complex emotions conveyed in so few words Issy! Brilliant! 🙂
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March 11, 2018 at 8:36 pm
I’m pleased you found enough in these 100 words to leave me such a stellar comment, Jaqueline.
Thank you for that and for visiting today.
Issy 😎
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March 11, 2018 at 8:59 pm
I definitely can, Issy ~ you’ve portrayed snapshots of the story from all three viewpoints, so I was able to fill in the gaps! 🙂
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March 11, 2018 at 9:36 pm
Clever … 😎
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March 11, 2018 at 7:10 pm
Your story made me stop and think. At first I thought the daughter was most to blame. The son, being mentally challenged, perhaps was less culpable. Society and care providers let the family down, so they deserve some blame.
And then I wondered about the mother. She has two children who hate each other and have shown over years – decades – that they can’t work together. How did she raise those kids? Maybe her death was chickens coming home to roost…
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March 11, 2018 at 8:43 pm
Oh … I love thinkers. I must say I had to read your comment twice. It’s very insightful.
It’s an observation of a dysfuctional family. The dynamics are complex. Far deeper than
100 hundred words can allow to write in detail. I’ve been toying with the idea of creating
a book just from this one observation. I’m getting more serious about it as I write more
vignettes about these people. Thank you for your great comment, Penny. I appreciate all who visit.
Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2018 at 1:24 pm
Querida Issy,
Me gusta la frase, “venom flowed through her veins.” Such an evocative way to put it. Perfecto. Espero que un día escribiras má en este cuenta. (Feel free to correct my Spanish. 😉 ) Quite the family dynamic. You left me wanting to know more. ¡Muy bien, mi amiga!
Abrazos y Shalom,
Rochelle
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March 11, 2018 at 9:43 pm
Querida Rochelle,
After I wrote the line, I thought, “Wow where’d that come from?”
Soemitmes, my mind can regurgitate some interesting phrase. LOL
Su espanol es muy perfecto. Solamente creo que – ma … sea mas.
I’m working in vignette from the observer of this dysfunctional family.
I must get this all together one day. I’m starting to confuse myself.
Gracias por sus buenas palabras. Siempre me da mucho amor para seguir.
Muy amable mi amiga,
Isadora 😎
ps – do you have a program that adds the upside down ! and the other exclamations? : )
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March 11, 2018 at 4:16 am
What a sad situation for the mother, to be neglected by her son. Her daughter feels such guilt and needs someone to punish. Sad situations. Nicely written, engaging story. =)
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March 11, 2018 at 9:45 pm
I’m continuing to observe and write small vignettes of this dysfunctional family
for a longer story. I’m happy you liked what you’ve read and that it touched your
emotions. Thank you, Brenda, for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2018 at 11:41 pm
Amazing story with so many years of pain and resentment behind. Well done.
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March 11, 2018 at 9:46 pm
Thank you for reading and leaving your wonderful comment.
I always appreciate the views of all who read my stories.
Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2018 at 9:27 pm
A complicated family situation!
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March 11, 2018 at 3:51 pm
As an observer I’d say, “Yes, for sure”. Thanks Iian.
Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Great story, Issy!
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March 11, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Thank you, PJ. Happy Sunday to you.
Issy 😎
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March 11, 2018 at 9:02 pm
Happy Sunday to you too!
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March 10, 2018 at 1:29 pm
I have read that it is not the people who are bad or evil but the circumstances . But again some overcome bad circumstances and turn out to be angels.
A story of family feud and revenge wrecks the heart.
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March 11, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Interesting comment on what brings about evil. A family fued would be a good description. Also, a dysfunctional family dynamic.
Thanks for soming by and leaving your insightful comment.
Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2018 at 9:12 am
So she took her guilt out on him, her father or brother?
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March 11, 2018 at 3:21 pm
In the 3rd paragraph, I mentioned it was her son – a brother.
A disfunctional family I observed for many years. Yes, her guilt
became his torture. Thanks for reading, Gilly. Happy Sunday to you …
Issy 😎
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March 10, 2018 at 4:55 am
A family feud of the highest order. Sounds like the start of a revenge drama.
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March 11, 2018 at 3:23 pm
Yes, a family fued is a good description. From my observation, dysfunctional.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2018 at 12:40 am
But who is she? And how does she have the power to have him institutionalised?
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March 10, 2018 at 1:11 am
Ahhh … the story can unfold in a short story, one day. Definitely, related.
I enjoyed writing this one. There’s a lot of backstabbing and evil going on.
Thanks, Dale. It’s been a little hectic with the impending wedding.
I shall make it my 1st priority to visit you this weekend. Have a Good one …
Issy 😎
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March 10, 2018 at 1:31 am
No worries, Amiga!!
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March 11, 2018 at 3:21 pm
Gracias … mu amable. ❤️
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March 11, 2018 at 3:28 pm
💖
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March 9, 2018 at 11:18 pm
Revenge poisons not just the targets but also the perpetrators
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March 10, 2018 at 1:13 am
Yes, indeed, it does Neil. A profoundly immoral and malevolent cast of characters.
Thanks for popping in … have a restful weekend …
Isadora 😎
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