Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

instinct. “Evacuate! That is an order!”

But Ethan planted his cane firmly on the floor. “I’m not leaving him.”

Karen’s voice trembled, hysterical now. “Ethan, you can’t see! You’ll get lost in the smoke! You will die in there!”

He shook his head, his face set in a grim mask. “Thor will find me.”

Before Karen could protest, before Halvorsen could shout continue reading …