MY PARENTS WALKED AWAY FROM ME AT THE HOSPITAL WHEN I WAS 13 — MY MOTHER WENT PALE WHEN THE DEAN CALLED MY NAME

tougher than cancer. You’re tougher than parents who don’t deserve you. And you’re not alone. I’m going to be here every step of the way.”

“You don’t even know me,” I said.
“Not yet, but I’m going to. And I have a feeling you’re pretty remarkable.”

That evening, after finishing her rounds, Rachel returned to my room carrying a deck of cards.

We played continue reading …