When the Signal Dies, Love Is Logistics—and Every Choice Has a Cost

The single mom shifted her toddler. “But some people can’t afford all this,” she said quietly, gesturing at the box. “I’m not trying to argue. I’m just… stating facts.”

I nodded. “That’s real,” I said. “So let’s talk about what’s cheap and what’s free.”

I held up the wool blanket. “This is ideal. But a thrift-store blanket is better than nothing.”

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