My Story | Short Story Sunday
Real Stories. Real Choices. No Perfect Endings.
When parents separate, young people may be told that the situation is between the adults. But family changes can still affect where they sleep, what they carry between homes, and sometimes even how their parents communicate.
This week’s My Story follows a 13-year-old girl who is angry with both parents—and tired of being the person standing between them.
Think About It
- Why do you think Maya is angry at both parents even though she does not know exactly why they separated?
- Were Maya’s parents trying to protect her by keeping the details private, or did that make things harder for her?
- What is the difference between keeping a child informed and putting them in the middle of adult problems?
- Was Maya right to refuse to carry messages between her parents? How else could she have handled it?
- If you were one of Maya’s parents, what would you change after hearing what she said?
My Story Journal Reflection
1. What part of this story stayed with you the most, and why do you think it affected you?
2. If you were living this story, what would you be thinking, feeling, or considering that you might not say out loud?
3. What would you do next, and what could happen because of that choice?
About My Story
My Story is a Three J Youth storytelling series built around situations young people may recognize from their own lives. Friendships. Family. School. Pressure. Mistakes. Relationships. Expectations. Social media. Growing up.
The stories are designed to encourage young people to think, reflect, and talk without always telling them who was right or what should happen next.
Real Stories. Real Choices. No Perfect Endings.
