My Husband Thought Our 15-Year-Old Daughter Was Just Overreacting About Her Stomach Pain and Dizziness, Until I Took Her to the Hospital and Learned the Truth No Mother Is Ready to Face

“That’s not possible,” I said, though the words sounded hollow even to me.

Maya broke down beside me, her shoulders shaking.

A counselor came in shortly after and asked to speak with her alone.

I waited outside, pacing, counting steps, trying to hold myself together.

When the counselor returned, her expression had changed.

“Your daughter said this wasn’t her choice,” she said softly.

The air left my lungs.

“Who?” I asked.