They say that writing is supposed to be therapeutic.  Today I found out that my brother is back in jail and I just needed to write my feelings.  I am not posting this for sympathy but maybe my words can help someone else who has someone they love who keeps making the same mistakes over and over again or maybe it will help the offender realize what they put their friends and family though when they don't change.   D. A. Acevedo    *****   I take a look at my phone and see an hour old text  Call me as soon as you get this is all that it says  Is Papi dead and has there been an accident  These questions run though my head  My finger shakes as I select dad’s name   Of course…   Your brother has been arrested  He is back in jail  I’m sorry I’m in a meeting  I’ll call you when I am done  My only reply is   Of course…   I am rather shocked that I don’t feel at all  I expected some tears  But he has acted odd  Ever since his probation ended last month  Something had been off   Of cour...
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