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I always knew Avery would be exposed to drugs eventually.

I didn't know this for years but my mom had started using drugs while she was pregnant on Avery. He was born severally underweight and addicted to heroin. I didn't get to see him for weeks until my mom brought him home one day. She held a tiny baby in her arms, and told me his name was Avery. I remember seeing him and being sceptical of having a new brother; I thought my toys would be taken by him. Which they eventually were.

I only recently found this out when I searched through Josephine's file on Avery. His medical records stated that he was premature and had a previous addiction to heroin while incubated. Now it makes me worry if he'll ever be able to quit this life style.

Avery sat on my bed as I stared out my window, lost in my thoughts for what seemed like years.

"Avery how long have you been taking that shit?" I asked with a mumble. I was almost afraid to ask him aloud.

"I've only used it a few times before, I just did