My Husband Tried To Take Everything In The Divorce — Until Our 10-Year-Old Son Stood Up In Court, Pulled Papers From His Backpack,

it was true.

But hearing him say it helped me survive.

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The night before court, rain hammered against the windows.
I sat on Howard’s bed while he pretended to sleep.

Finally, he opened his eyes.

“You’re crying again.”

I smiled weakly. “I’m trying not to.”

He sat up quietly.

“Are you scared Dad’s gonna take me away?”

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