When My Child Mentioned “Aunt Phoebe,” Everything Fell Apart

in a way that felt unfair. Because Noah loved him. Because love doesn’t come with conditions at six, and it shouldn’t have to. Because Noah didn’t understand why love didn’t stop someone from lying, and I couldn’t explain it in a way that wouldn’t break something inside him that I was trying very hard to protect.

Lena squeezed my shoulder beside me.continue reading …