There's More To The Story

It’s a difference. It’s a big difference to me. It’d be a big difference to anyone, really. #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

‘Cause it can be a heart breaker when you start talkin’ and it make you wish you could take it all back ‘cause they weren’t really listenin’. For real. 💬💔 #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

You could talk to people and they not listenin’. But it’s somethin’ to talk to people and you know they really listenin’. 🗣👂🏾#TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

And it’s hard when you don’t have someone to talk to that’s really listening’! 🤦🏾‍♀️ #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

That’s why I tell some people, “You never know the person’s story! Don’t judge them ‘cause you never know the person’s story! ⚖️

Even if you don’t know desires of it, you entitled to it, bein’ a livin’ human being. But it comes hard… comes hard. #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

Some people have never had it in they lives. Never! #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

I live by my heart. I got to stay strong, man, ‘cause I’m the one that loves everybody. ❤️❤️❤️ #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

I said, “Come on.” He said, “Where we goin’?” and I said, “You’re goin’ home with me… this time.” 🏡 #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

I said, “Ah, Dad,” and I grabbed him and he grabbed me. 👧🏾👴🏾#TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

And then I went to the county jail and when I got there he was sittin’ on the steps. #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

Called the hospitals… he wasn’t there. Called the jail… he wasn’t there. 🛏 🛏 #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

That day I went lookin’ for him, I looked for him and I looked for him. And, I couldn’t find him. #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

I couldn’t see a man havin’ twelve kids down on those streets. #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

The day I paid my final notice on my furniture and stuff, I said it’s time. #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

I made a vow once I was in high school. I said once I pay off all my bills, I’m goin’ out there and I’m gettin’ my dad off the streets. 🚶🏾‍♂️#TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

I said, “You ain’t never gettin’ in here any more.” 🚫 #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

His hand was bleeding. I said, “Take that bottle out your pocket and pour it on that cut and you go on ‘bout your business.” #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

I could tell he had an alcohol bottle in his pocket because I knew the shape of the bottle – a half pint. #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org

He said, “Open this door!” and I wouldn’t open it. He took his fist and bust the window to try to reach in and he cut his hand. 👊🏾 #TheresMoreToTheStory #Karen theresmoretothestory.org