Woman in deep thoughts | Source: Midjourney
“Mom, you’re zoning out again,” Emily’s voice pulled me back to the kitchen, where chaos was the norm. Danny was chasing Leo around the table, and the twins were in a squabble over the last slice of toast.
“I’m fine, sweetheart,” I said, forcing a smile. The truth was, I wasn’t. Raising five kids alone since Mark passed away two years ago had been like living in a storm with no shelter.
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