I Was 29 and Single When I Fought to Keep Five Siblings Together. The Judge Asked Why, and My Answer Changed Everything.

‘You’re inside so you can’t forget we’re out here.’

I laughed, then felt my eyes sting.

‘I think I can remember without the drawing.’

He looked up.

‘Still.

It’s good to have it.’

We put the picture on the refrigerator.

PART 18