Two Weeks After Our Baby Died, My 8-Year-Old Whispered, “Mom, She Isn’t Gone—I Saw What Daddy Did at the Hospital”

His sister’s death did not mean every dollar he ever saved needed to become sacred.

He bought the game.

Healthy.

PART 43 — OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY AFTER MELANIE

The date of her birth and death approached.

I became irritable.

Lucas became quiet.

Toby had nightmares again.

Dr. Ward warned:

Anniversary reactions are common.