“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

Because secrecy protected access.

Painful.

Important.

PART 42 — SUPERVISED VISITS

Months later, with Lily’s therapist supporting cautious contact and the court approving it, supervised visits began.

One hour.

Professional visitation center.

No overnight.

No home.

No pressure.