RE: Her father's goodbyes.

Reading this story, I felt myself in Stephanie’s shoes. I know what it’s like to stare at something important and feel the weight of “I can’t.” Her struggle with grief came through so strongly that when she broke down, I felt that release too. The moment with her mom was beautiful—it reminded me how sometimes we just need someone to sit beside us and believe in us again. By the end, I carried away hope, warmth, and the comfort of family.