I Promised My Son Forever—Then Cancer Made Me Count the Months

sat in a race car bed doing The Math will tell me what a good mother would do.

They’ll say I should “stay strong” and “fight harder” and “try everything.”

They’ll say I should never cry in front of him.

They’ll say I should tell him the full truth.

They’ll say I should never tell him.

They’ll say I’m selfish.

They’ll say I’m brave.

They’ll say anything—anything—except continue reading …