It was not exciting work.

Liam slept through most of it, and Maya doodled leaves in the margins of her notebook.

The counselor asked what had led me to delegate so much without checks.

“I was far away and wanted things handled,” I said.

“And I thought asking questions meant I didn’t trust my family.”
“Trust and verification can coexist,” she replied.

“They’re especially important when you’re managing medical needs, not just purchases.”
We also established a clear backup plan for times when my work required travel.

If either of us faced a medical emergency, we would contact designated friends or professionals chosen together.