The Silent Cry
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The Silent Cry

There is little Kim can do as her mother's mental health spirals out of control

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eBook - ePub

The Silent Cry

There is little Kim can do as her mother's mental health spirals out of control

About this book

The heartbreaking true story of a young, troubled mother who needed help.

The sixteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass.

It is the first time Laura has been out since the birth of her baby when Cathy sees her in the school playground. A joyful occasion but Cathy has the feeling something is wrong. By the time she discovers what it is, it is too late. This is the true story of Laura whose life touches Cathy's in a way she could never have foreseen. It is also the true stories of little Darrel, Samson and Hayley who she fosters when their parents need help. Some stories can have a happy ending and others cannot, but as a foster carer Cathy can only do her best.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Acknowledgements
  5. Prologue
  6. Chapter One: A Funny Turn
  7. Chapter Two: Very Concerned
  8. Chapter Three: Lullaby at Bedtime
  9. Chapter Four: Shelley
  10. Chapter Five: A Very Strange Phone Call
  11. Chapter Six: Useless
  12. Chapter Seven: Upset
  13. Chapter Eight: A Playmate?
  14. Chapter Nine: Samson
  15. Chapter Ten: The Devil’s Child
  16. Chapter Eleven: Trying to Hurt Him
  17. Chapter Twelve: Very Serious
  18. Chapter Thirteen: Worry
  19. Chapter Fourteen: Gina
  20. Chapter Fifteen: Everley
  21. Chapter Sixteen: Home Again
  22. Chapter Seventeen: Progress
  23. Chapter Eighteen: Child Abuse
  24. Chapter Nineteen: Unwelcome News
  25. Chapter Twenty: Waiting In
  26. Chapter Twenty-One: Last Resort
  27. Chapter Twenty-Two: A Reprieve
  28. Chapter Twenty-Three: Going Home
  29. Epilogue
  30. Suggested topics for reading-group discussion
  31. Cathy Glass
  32. If you loved this book …
  33. Moving Memoirs eNewsletter
  34. About the Publisher

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