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

hard. The first few visits with Josie were awkward.

But slowly, like the ground thawing in spring, things began to change.

Renee started to look at her daughter, really look at her, without fear in her eyes. She started to laugh again.

Mark was gentle. He didn’t push. He started with letters. Then short visits at the park. He taught Josie how to skip continue reading …