Helpless: A True Short Story

Rosie Lewis

Dec 2013 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

A dramatic short story from experienced foster carer Rosie Lewis.

Baby Sarah is born to a crack-addicted mother on a freezing cold night in December. Rosie is woken a few short hours later, at 1am, and taken to the maternity unit by police escort to collect the infant and take her to a place of safety.

But it soon becomes clear that Sarah is suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms. Knowing that separation is inevitable, Rosie tries to maintain a professional distance but that’s easier said than done.

Ratings and reviews

This short story held me through every single swipe I made. A truly beautiful insight into the heart and mind of a loving and talented lady. If it were a paperback the pages would now be slightly dampened, so very pleased I opted for the e version. A talented writer in every aspect and will certainly be reading more. To think that Foster carers give their whole life to help those children, that would otherwise not have the wonderful childhood that Rosie and her family provide. I won't spoil the tale by divulging the storyline, instead take the time to read it. You won't be disappointed. Just keep the kleenex to hand.

A knotted churning stomach and threatening tears share of this foster mum's emotional experience (newborn in this instance) and perspective. All valid, to be heard, taken on board, appreciated... but this was thankfully a short 'story' account about to become overstated at the cost of its own message.

For a short story (19 pages) it tells so much it is such a great book I read a lot of books similar to this by author Cathy glass and they are all heart warming stories that always seem to bring me to tears to know there is people line that in this world that don't think about how their actions are or will affect their children. Such a good short story MUST READ. Baby Sarah was so lucky to live the first 6 weeks of her precious little life with Rosie ❤💜💛💙💚👶👶👶👶

About the author

Rosie Lewis is a full-time foster carer. She has been working in this field for over a decade. Before that, she worked in the special units team in the police force.

Based in northern England, Rosie writes under a pseudonym to protect the identities of the children she looks after.