When my 7-year-old daughter, Lily, came home from school in tears, clutching her backpack like it was the only safe place left in the world, my heart shattered. She collapsed into my arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
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“What happened, sweetie?” I asked, crouching beside my daughter.
Through tears, she whispered, “Mrs. Carter said… you must regret having me.” Read more below