“Your Kids Can Eat at Home,” My Dad Said—So When the Waiter Returned, I Stood Up

wasn’t good with details, he’d explain. Jenna was sensitive. Jenna had a lot going on emotionally. Meanwhile, I was mature for my age. I could handle responsibility. I didn’t need as much attention or help.

I did need it. I just learned very early that needing things didn’t change anything, so I stopped admitting I needed them at all.

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