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

want the sound to startle her. Then I smoothed my hands gently over the uneven pieces, careful around the healing cut.

She watched me in the mirror.

“I look like a different kid.”

“You look like Lily.”

“Even without my braid?”

“Especially without your braid.”

Her eyes searched mine.

“Do you miss it?”

I swallowed.

“I miss that someone took something from you.continue reading …