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I’d noticed the empty seats. It wasn’t the first time this group was in trouble. But suspended?

“Who would want to be in an institution when they could live in a real home with their own family?”

“They’re these four girls who grew up together, and I’m the only sister-in-law, the only one who comes from a different house”

I’ve been teaching for decades, of course I know best

There are some mornings that my little girl is standing by the front door, French-braided hair, lunchbox and all — and Elisheva’s car takes forever to arrive

“There’s a new family and, Ma — they have a dog!”