A LOS 12 AÑOS ME DESPERTABA CUANDO MI MAMÁ GRITABA DE DOLOR
In this raw, first‑person monologue, Mauro Stendel recounts how, from age 12 onward, he was forced to wake up at night to his mother’s cries of pain, help her move, and assist her with bathroom needs. He describes the physical tasks (changing her leg’s position, taking her to the bathroom three times a night, even drinking a 181 ml soda to stay awake) and the logistical strain of getting to school after these night‑time duties. Stendel contrasts his experience with that of his classmates, who were driven to school by their parents and received home‑cooked meals, highlighting his sense of alienation and resentment. The narrative emphasizes the emotional burden of early caregiving, the feeling of being “different” from peers, and the lasting impact on his perception of childhood.
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