I Prayed for a Miracle, Now I Lock My Door Against My Son

landed in my chest, heavy as stone:

People don’t want reality.

They want a story that makes them feel safe.

A miracle means it won’t happen to me.

A “strong mother” means I would handle it better.

A grateful survivor story means the world is fair.

My truth threatened their comfort, so they tried to turn me into a villain.

It worked on some people.

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