I want to trust her, to believe she’s doing what’s best.
But the distance between us grows with each passing day.
I can’t shake the feeling that something fundamental has shifted.
That the balance of our family has changed irrevocably.
I’m left to wonder what comes next.
The uncertainty hangs heavy in the air.
But for now, all I can do is wait.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered.