Children often carry shame for stories that began before they were old enough to understand them.

Adults must return that shame to sender.

Mia did not tape the envelope.

Elliot did not cause the marriage to end.

Chloe’s miscarriages did not cause Spencer to cheat.

Vanessa did not force Spencer to lie for three years.

Nora did not create the secret by baking the wrong color.

Everyone owned their own piece.