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

his throat. “Thor!”

Through the roaring sound of the fire and the crackling of dropping ceiling tiles, a distant bark rang out. It was frantic, high-pitched, yet unmistakable.

Ethan pivoted toward the sound. He stumbled forward, his blind cane tapping wildly against the ground—clack-clack-clack. The smoke burned his lungs, making every breath a battle.continue reading …