The Prescotts Thought My Uniform Was Decorative

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I sat beside the bed and held Janelle’s good hand. Her palm was cold and sticky.

“Mom,” she said, “I didn’t know how to tell you.”

“You tell me now.”

“I thought it was normal at first.”

I hated myself for the half-second irritation I felt at that sentence. Normal. God. My daughter knew better. I’d taught her better.

Then I saw the way continue reading …