I was sure their mother must have heard my screams, but afterwards, she just bathed me – washing away the evidence.
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Megan Lane is a 29-year-old New York-based freelance writer and soon-to-be registered yoga instructor. She has been writing professionally for seven y... ears. Her writing career commenced in her early twenties, when she gained employment as a journalist with several newspapers. After taking a hiatus to focus on her mental health, Megan started pursuing her passion for writing again two years ago.
I was sure their mother must have heard my screams, but afterwards, she just bathed me – washing away the evidence.