I Found Two Little Girls Hiding Inside My Empty Trash Can—Then One Whispered, “Please Don’t Send Us Back.”

the other had on a pink shirt and mismatched socks.

Their knees were dirty, and one girl’s lower lip trembled.

For a moment, I assumed they were playing hide and seek, so I smiled and tried to keep my voice gentle.

“What are you two doing in there?” I asked. “You can’t hide in a trash can. It’s yucky. If you’re playing hide-and-seek, let’s find you a continue reading …