I gave birth 5 weeks ago to a baby with blonde hair and blue eyes

worst rough patches any new parents could go through, but we were still here, trying to mend.

After our meal, Rowan helped me put Isla into the car seat. The sun had set, and a gentle breeze hinted at the changing seasons. I felt hopeful, like this chapter of doubt and anger was slowly closing.

Another week passed, and I decided it was time to confront continue reading …