“Hannington” by Kate Garchinsky

“Hannington is the second born in his family. He is brother to Jackie, Joseph, Immaculate and Emma. Hannington got involved in street life and would run away from home for weeks at a time. He had a lot of resentment towards his father and the way he was treating his family. He had trouble expressing his feelings and would act out in anti-social ways to those around him. Because of the way he acted, he was an outcast in the community. Stephen took him in and sent him back to school. Hannington is still a reserved boy and struggling with the bitterness he feels towards his father. Through counseling he is able to see the positive side of things now but is still working through many issues. Being in a stable and loving home has helped him get back on track. Hannington wants to become a technician or engineer in the future.”