This is a touching story. Children are subject to the decisions of adults. The children receive care and love (usually) in return for the loss of control. Still, it is hard to accept the powerlessness to change their environment.

We feel for young Sandre as she submits to the loss of her friend. We realize she will make more friends, but she is correct: they will not be Sarah.

Thank you for posting this sensitive story in the Ink Well community.