My 6-Year-Old Daughter Came Home From Aunt’s House After A Cousin Spa Day And Lifted Her Hat…

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Then I went upstairs.

Lily was awake.

She sat in bed with her knees tucked under her nightgown, staring at herself in the mirror above her dresser. The unicorn night-light had switched off automatically, and morning light made her room look too honest.

“Mommy,” she said.

I sat beside her.

She touched the left side of her head with two careful fingers.continue reading …