Rock Bottom Monologue

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Rock Bottom Did you ever think that at such a young age, you could hit rock bottom? I failed to acquire the thought as well, until August 15th 2015. It bent into one of those days that seemed off from the start. I sensed the uncertainty in the air, the weather, or maybe that sinking feeling in my chest that today gambled the possibility of remembrance. The rain covered the sky, and the drops materialized heavy and full. The fell as though angels wailed with tears for the events to come. The air tasted bitter, a daunting feeling enveloped. The think tendrils which held my frail heart in place conversed into eruption. I questioned this feeling, but I failed to find out how or why I felt this way. The feeling never faded. As I trudged through my day, the feeling intensified. My chest grew tight, elevated as a balloon on the verge of explosion. At home, my little brother and I laid on my bed, buried under my covers just like every other day. We existed in that blissful state between heavy eyelids and deep dreams never to be remembered. My parents walked into my room without knocking or even talking. They grabbed our hands and took us into the living room. As they grasped out hands, we could feel the sorrow surging in their bodies, pulsing through my soft hand straight to my heart. We reached the couch after what seemed like an eternity. We sat …show more content…
Yet numb was just a way to cope with the fact that this little boys world just began to crumble before him. In his book of protectors, my name appeared to be the only one left, I accepted the numbness. I held back the tears and filled the places our parents left so vacant moments prior. Mom, dad and sister wrapped into one, the only one left. Now I would begin to put his pieces back together, wipe away his alligator tears, and demonstrate a picture of strength and hope. This little boy needed me more than ever. Without thinking, I assumed the role as reality began to slip through my