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

look at Josie.

“Two weeks,” he said. “Maybe three. You’ll stay here with her. It’s easier that way.”

Josie’s pencil stopped moving. She didn’t cry. She didn’t ask questions. She just got very still, very small, like she’d practiced disappearing before.

My stomach turned.

“Sweetheart,” I said to Renee, keeping my voice level. “Are you sure about the timing?continue reading …