In SIX WORDS or fewer, write a story about what you learned early.

Let Mom have a life.

To be my own best company.

It pays to listen to Mom.

She raged when called cute. Adorably.

Stay out of Dad's striking range.

Also....

Take care of the animals first.

My beginnings do not define me.

Parents just guessing. (But good guessers.)

Ouch. Too much. Blind AND raw.

Forging signatures seems -- SEEMS -- so simple.

Don't say NO to Dad

Crayon on drywall. Bad, bad idea.

Don't yank the dog's tail.

Story in six words? Hard to do.

If he hits me, fight back.