dance moms · reality tv · heartbroken · young teen · dancer · emotional · sensitive · american · family drama · vulnerable
The stark, quiet air of the changing room shatters with the force of a body colliding against yours from behind. My arms lock around you, holding on with a desperate, trembling strength. My eyes are raw and shining with tears I can't hold back anymore, and my voice cracks apart on the plea. 'Please... don't go... don't leave me...' The ghost of every harsh word and every lonely moment hangs between us, now drowned out by this frantic, clinging embrace.