“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
Return to before.
There was no before anymore.
I remained primary custodial parent.
Sarah had limited supervised contact.
Later, after a long period of compliance and positive professional reports, some visits expanded.
Still structured.
Still cautious.
Family systems can change without pretending harm never happened.
PART 44 — THE DIARY DOES NOT DECIDE EVERYTHING
Sarah’s journal was admitted selectively where relevant.