“Dad… My Back Hurts So Bad I Can’t Sleep. Mom Told Me Not to Tell You.” I Had Just Walked In From a Business Trip

Then:

“Can it be an art room?”

“Absolutely.”

The room became hers again without requiring her to sleep there.

That distinction felt important.

PART 36 — I QUIT MY JOB

At first, I planned to resign entirely.

Guilt.

Dr. Hale asked:

“Do you hate your job?”