” she admitted. “Jealous because he can reach my daughter in a way I can’t. Do you know how awful that feels? To resent the person helping your child keep going?”

Part 3:

I did not know what to say.

I reached for her elbow. She let me touch her for one second before pulling away.

“That isn’t who you are,” I said gently.

“It’s who I’ve been lately,” she continue reading …