My article in the Daily Republic today for How Far Will I Run

As reported by Amy Maginnis-Honey of the Daily Republic today FAIRFIELD — A Spanish class writing assignment was the impetus for Christina Baird penning her memoir, “How Far Will I Run.”…   …Baird, a Vacaville resident who serves on the city’s Community Services Commission, writes about her tumultuous journey to adulthood. Abuse…

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to have me collapse with each blow

“She tried to make me stand upright for a fair fight, only to have me collapse with each blow.”

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a solid steel click to my door

“When I got into my bed I heard a solid steel click to my door. Out of my nervousness, I got out of bed and checked my door. A counselor was checking all the doors in the hall by rattling the doors which scared me back into my bed before any…

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CPS tries to keep them together

“Then CPS tries to keep them together, and they usually stay here longer and eventually get fostered out,” the girl sitting next to me said.”

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