Someone to Sit in the Foxhole: A Grandfather’s Speech That Changed Everything

for saying that,” she said softly. “That matters.”

Maya stared at her, eyes wet but defiant. “I said it out loud. That’s the point.”

I swallowed hard.

I didn’t try to fix her.

I didn’t give her a speech.

I just nodded like a man who understands dark thoughts because he’s lived with them as roommates.

“I get it,” I said.

And Maya’s shoulders dropped like I’d continue reading …