A Happy Meal and a Heart Full of Sorrow

 

I stopped by McDonald’s for a quick bite, trying to shake off the stress of a long day. As I waited for my order, I noticed a woman and a little girl entering the restaurant. The girl couldn’t have been more than six or seven, her hair tied back into two messy braids. She clutched her mother’s hand tightly, her eyes lighting up as she scanned the bright, colorful menu….

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