My 10-year-old daughter always rushed to the bathroom as soon as she came home from school. When I asked, “Why do you always take a bath right away?” she smiled and said, “I just like to be clean.” However, one day while cleaning the drain, I found something. The moment I saw it, my whole body started trembling, and I immediately…
to make sure every child involved gets the help they need. But for now, you should go home. Be with Lily.”
I nodded, my mind numb as I stood up. The weight of what had just been revealed pressed heavily on my chest, but I knew what I had to do. I had to go home, be strong for Lily, and help her through the aftermath of this horror.
