My Daughter Said “we Need A Break” Two Days Before Christmas

voice, if Mommy and Todd were ever coming back.

“Mommy will be back, sweet pea,” I told her, hugging her tight. “She just needs to figure some things out.”

I didn’t mention Todd.

A woman from Child Services came to visit. Her name was Carol. She had a gentle smile but a clipboard that seemed to judge the dust on my bookshelves.

She expected to find a kidnapping.continue reading …