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

it exposes us.

Because it forces us to admit the truth:

We lie to our kids all the time.

Not for fun.

Not to manipulate.

But because we can’t bear their pain.

Because we think we’re protecting them.

Because sometimes we’re really protecting ourselves.

I swallow, eyes burning.

“Because I wanted you to feel safe,” I whisper. “Because I love you so much it makes continue reading …