The Silent Cry: There is little Kim can do as her mother's mental health spirals out of control

The Silent Cry: There is little Kim can do as her mother's mental health spirals out of control
Cathy Glass

The heartbreaking true story of a young, troubled mother who needed help.The sixteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass.It is the first time Laura has been out since the birth of her baby when Cathy sees her in the school playground. A joyful occasion but Cathy has the feeling something is wrong. By the time she discovers what it is, it is too late. This is the true story of Laura whose life touches Cathy’s in a way she could never have foreseen. It is also the true stories of little Darrel, Samson and Hayley who she fosters when their parents need help. Some stories can have a happy ending and others cannot, but as a foster carer Cathy can only do her best.

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Contents

Cover (#ueb65aeb2-fc04-54f9-96e6-dff2181eaaba)

Title Page (#ulink_02e6e4c9-3253-550e-97e8-5597d86b1cba)

Copyright (#ulink_2aaa6815-3754-5738-89d8-004fd49ae477)

Acknowledgements (#ulink_95629c73-781d-5be1-b1f8-1d3774f1c093)

Prologue (#ulink_d9adfc6d-ab31-5de1-96a3-e98ee2ceeff3)

Chapter One: A Funny Turn (#ulink_2e9adc8c-6e35-5c5a-96b7-f70e2a881385)

Chapter Two: Very Concerned (#ulink_ad1a1540-e0fc-5e33-9bfb-2b227deee97d)

Chapter Three: Lullaby at Bedtime (#ulink_c7a9f76a-d123-5eea-954a-da5f5425a11c)

Chapter Four: Shelley (#ulink_0dae95ad-3416-5fce-8042-1f56bc60f7bb)

Chapter Five: A Very Strange Phone Call (#ulink_93c09200-1e32-5768-b9dc-07f36c5a3195)

Chapter Six: Useless (#ulink_a6a672b5-847d-5f18-8a14-2ba964761711)

Chapter Seven: Upset (#ulink_8d59a0bd-39a7-5da5-b6fc-be710639c28c)

Chapter Eight: A Playmate? (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine: Samson (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten: The Devil’s Child (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven: Trying to Hurt Him (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve: Very Serious (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen: Worry (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen: Gina (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen: Everley (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen: Home Again (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen: Progress (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen: Child Abuse (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen: Unwelcome News (#litres_trial_promo)