Prologue

The day started like any other. Helping with morning routines; making breakfasts, sorting medication and supplies, doing the dishes, and getting my little brothers ready and sent off to school before I worked on my studies for a while, but still feeling constantly tired as I do so. The weird dreams really aren't helping, as they have been more vivid and active recently. Maybe I'm working too hard...or maybe it's too much caffeine...nah. It's not been long since I've finished the first part of my studies away and block in placement. So, now I am back home visiting my family for a time, whilst studying from there during this block, until my next semester starts at least. I am currently staying in the family home with my mum (Joye), dad (Charlie) and two little brothers (Jamie and Jay); we are really close and get on so well. We've been through a lot in this life, more hardships than any should face in a single lifetime; we've had to face many challenges and fight through difficulties at every corner. Sadly, due to illness and situations outside of our control, I lost my little sister (Faye) a few years ago. She just started secondary school, was thriving and full of life. She was my best friend and we spent all our time together, we knew everything about each other. I couldn't even imagine a life without her, until I was forced to live in that reality. But I am getting by, we have almost fallen apart many times over the years. I hit some very dark patches a few times and it felt impossible to see a way out of the fog of grief, but we have managed to stay close and remain strong. We have each other and we won't stop moving forward as best that we can.

On a more positive note, I have managed to pull myself back together and pushed my life back on track. I am halfway through studying Veterinary Medicine now and I'm starting to enjoy life again. I still can't seem to figure out the friendship and relationship areas of my life yet, after everything I've been through and the times I've been betrayed and abandoned by those I trusted, it's no surprise really. There's nothing wrong with a bit of fun, but I just don't have the patience or trust to spare anymore for anything more serious. But I'm only twenty-five years old, I've still got my whole life ahead of me to sort that out I suppose.  

My mum just catches me as I make my way downstairs and into the kitchen, "Kendra, can you go out and run some errands for me, please?"

"Sure mum, what do you need?"

"Some medication from the pharmacy and I have a small list for the supermarket, if you wouldn't mind?"

"Of course not, you know I never would."

"I know sweetie, I just don't want to ever expect it, but I really appreciate your help, you know that right?!"

"I never mind helping out, it's the least I can do, you know I would do anything for you all. And of course I know you appreciate it mum."

"Thank you very much hunny, please be careful and drive safely though. I love you."

"I always do and love you more."