I was a missing child

[yvr girl]

I was supposed to be going one place, but got distracted along the way. I was seven. I didn't get home until after midnight. There was no one at home when I got there, except a new puppy. I didn't care about being alone - I was having fun with the puppy.

My older brother was the first to get home. He said, and I quote, "What are you doing here, you're supposed to be dead?" Warms the heart doesn't it.

For years afterwards, I met people who looked for me when I was lost. It was especially fun when it was a substitute teacher. They would call the role, I'd say present, they'd announce to the class that they looked for me when I was lost.

[Spangle]

1. Thanks

Thanks for sharing the other side of this situation.

I can understand the people. It would do the heart good to look upon you. But they only run into the situation when they see you. You, on the other hand, have to keep dealing with it each time they bring it up. I'm sorry for that.

I"m glad you got home safe. You telling this to others helps many people just like you. To remind "us" that we should "move on."

[Champ]

2. Me too for about 3 days

That experience alone has taught me to be more fearless and overall a stronger person. But I would not want to go back to the time, sleeping on rocks and stuff and spending the entire day outside in 100+ degree weather.

on edit: I was 14

[Phillycat]

3. Is this in reference to another thread?

I'm just wondering. Sorry about your experience.