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…

anymore. I promise.”

And for the first time in weeks, I felt a small piece of peace settle into my heart. I couldn’t undo what had happened, but I could be there for her. And that, for now, was enough.

The days that followed felt like a blur of emotions—grief, anger, relief, and the constant hum of worry that never quite faded from my chest. Each morning,continue reading …