My Niece Grabbed My Daughter’s New Tablet and Said, “Auntie Says I Can Have Whatever I Want” — I Didn’t Raise My Voice

could tell, was particularly impressive.

I’d tolerated the imbalance for years because I wanted Emma to have what I didn’t — cousins, aunts, grandparents, the feeling of being surrounded. I wanted to believe my family could rise to the occasion of itself.

The party continued. Kids ate pizza and ran back outside. Clare brought out the cake. Emma opened continue reading …