"My dad used to abuse my mother whenever I was little. So my mom fled the country to the United States for better opportunities for her and for me, but she didn’t tell me so when I came here I had to...

The ache of the bandages tug at his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe. He strains his throat trying to make his voice deeper. He slowly unrolls the bandages and finally finds relief, says goodnight...