Seven – Carmen's entry
Dear diary,
I feel really bad. Yesterday Mike sat us down in small groups depending on age and told us some horrid news. I really feel for Skye, she shouldn't have to go through what she is. She's nine years of age. Us older kids were told the truth. That they think her dad hurt her and we have to be gentle and careful around her. Don't hurt her and if she runs away from something we do, don't ever repeat it. If what they think is true, I would hate to be them and have to explain to Skye. Mind you if they tell Skye the truth, she'll tell Harry and then the whole house will know the truth. At least I won't have to keep it a secret.
It's awful to think that these sort of things do happen in a family and no-one ever knows and the kids are too young or scared to speak up about it. I had to tell Floss to shut up this morning because she was moaning that Skye got another day off and she didn't. How do you tell a seven year old that her roommate has been abused? You can't. So Floss will just have to deal with it.
Love Carmen xxx