With dread filling my stomach, I laid out my light blue dress with dark blue flowers and black leggings on my bed. It was Sunday morning — I’d leave for church in 30 minutes. Each week when Sunday came around I’d wake up and desperately will my parents to let me stay home — maybe they wouldn’t make me go if I kept sleeping. But that never happened. I’d still get in the car and go, sticking to my parents’ side instead of going to the room with kids my age. If I had to go, at least I wouldn’t be alone surrounded by energetic, joyful kids who were far more interested than I was. To read more, click the link in bio. #storybylarkinbrundige #photobycarolinemartucci #socialmediabyclaraburdick