When four-year-old Tess mentioned her “other mom,” my world quietly shattered. Some betrayals don’t come with screams but with stillness and strength. As I pieced together the truth, I learned what it means to be the one my daughter runs to first. I realized how much courage it takes to face what’s hidden beneath the surface. One afternoon, on the way home from preschool, Tess asked if…
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