I Went to Surprise My Husband at Work—His Colleague Looked at Me With Tears and Asked, “He Hasn’t Told You Anything, Has He?”

The letter explained that after Lily became the responsibility of an aunt who lived two counties away, her care became complicated.

Insurance transition.

Financial-assistance applications.

Transportation.

Medication authorizations.

Repeated treatment delays.

Garrett began spending his own money.

Not buying hospital drugs under the table.