Karma was born deformed. Usually people “ooos” and “awws” over newborns, but nobody did that when she was born. She was too different and it scared people. People judge by what they see. Although in every other ways she was normal, she was far from being treated as such.
As she grew it got worse. She certainly did everything any other toddler did, but people wouldn’t see that, they would focus on her physical deformities. She didn’t know why some people looked away, ignored her, or laughed at her, she just wanted attention like any other child.
She spent long hours in the high chair when a Nanny came by to take care of her. She’d just leave her there and do other things.
She would often be left outside playing alone unattended. It’s a wonder that she was never hit by a car.
She loved to see people and wanted their attention but most would just stare as if she was a freak.
Even though she had trouble making friends, she still liked to attend school. She loved to learn things and play with those who would allow her to play with them.
As a teenager things got even worse. She began to be aware that she was very different. Boys saw her as a freak. No one ever asked her out on dates like other girls her age.
She tried her best to be like other teenagers. She loved bright colors, but she wasn’t good at matching them up.
Then she finally realized that she was too different. Nothing she did would make any difference. After she finished her studies, she moved out of town. She planned on being a teacher one day and she just wanted to start fresh somewhere else. Somewhere where she’d have more hope and a chance to follow her dreams. She had too much to offer the world just to be cooped up in her parent’s house hiding behind her “normal” sister’s shadow.
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