“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
Better answer:
“You are not responsible for how Mom feels about consequences.”
She stared.
“That’s a grown-up answer.”
“Sorry.”
She thought.
“Did I get her in trouble?”
“No.”
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