He Made It
March 22, 2023 at 1:08 pm 30 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 24 March 2023 2023
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He left the home where he grew up to seek a better life in a foreign country. He could feel the sadness in his parents’ eyes. They thought they had failed him and worried about his future.
Living in Brooklyn hadn’t been easy. He had been harassed, insulted, and asked to go back to where he came from. But thanks to the support of relatives who came before him, he survived and learned to deal with the cards he’d been dealt.
After serving in the Army for two years, he finally found his niche that would make his parents proud.
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Musings of a Random Mind 
1.
James Pyles | March 22, 2023 at 1:41 pm
I wonder where that was.
2.
plaridel | March 22, 2023 at 6:44 pm
james:
it’s a borough in new york city.
3.
CGraith | March 22, 2023 at 3:34 pm
This story speaks strongly of the importance of family.
4.
plaridel | March 22, 2023 at 6:43 pm
clare:
so true.
5.
beth | March 22, 2023 at 4:02 pm
excellent
6.
plaridel | March 22, 2023 at 6:43 pm
beth:
i’m glad you liked it. thank you.
7.
neilmacdon | March 22, 2023 at 4:28 pm
And now, maybe, he can go home with his head held high
8.
plaridel | March 22, 2023 at 6:43 pm
neil:
i’m sure they’d be excited to see him regardless. 🙂
9.
Iain Kelly | March 22, 2023 at 4:28 pm
A success story against the odds – if only all would welcome him.
10.
plaridel | March 22, 2023 at 6:42 pm
iain:
unfortunately, not everybody would be that welcoming and treat it more like a treat.
11.
James McEwan | March 23, 2023 at 3:11 am
Making the best of life is the answer, as you illustrate.
12.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:48 pm
james:
true that.
13.
Dawn M. Miller | March 24, 2023 at 7:42 am
Good story, very true to life.
14.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:48 pm
dawn:
i’m glad you liked it. thank you for reading.
15.
Sandra | March 24, 2023 at 8:22 am
Love a happy ending.
16.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:48 pm
sandra:
me too. 🙂
17.
Bill | March 24, 2023 at 8:40 am
The Army? Works for me. 🙂
18.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:49 pm
bill:
almost volunteered when i got desperate looking for a job. 🙂
19.
Keith's Ramblings | March 24, 2023 at 8:51 am
Against all odds, he became someone his parents could be proud of. Nice one
20.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:50 pm
keith:
they should be. 🙂
21.
Tracey at Whatsfordinnerdoc.com and TraceyDelaplainMD.com | March 24, 2023 at 9:41 am
Well written.
22.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:50 pm
tracey:
it’s very kind of you.
23.
athling2001 | March 24, 2023 at 9:41 am
Well done. Glad he found his niche.
24.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:51 pm
athling2001:
just in time before he totally lost it. 🙂
25.
poetisatinta | March 24, 2023 at 12:20 pm
So glad he now feels strong 🙂
26.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:51 pm
angela:
hope he keeps it up. more challenges on the way. 🙂
27.
msjadeli | March 24, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Plaridel, we’re all dealt a joker or two, I think. It’s how we deal with our hand that matters. This young man drew some Aces along the way.
28.
plaridel | March 24, 2023 at 4:51 pm
msjadeli:
i couldn’t agree more.
29.
dorahak | March 25, 2023 at 11:07 am
Perseverance and hope, a redoubtable combination. Good to make your parents proud.
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plaridel | March 29, 2023 at 3:19 pm
dora:
what a lovely comment. thank you.