Fortunately there is no one else in the room. I have a few minutes to pull myself together and figure out how to face the day. When I come back to the room after taking my shower, there is a note under my door. I pick it up, and my stomach lurches into free fall. It’s from...
I brought him a cup of black coffee. He was in his pajamas. “Thanks, kiddo,” he said, taking the mug. “You’re not going to work today, Dad?” “Nope. Taking the day off. Mental health day.” I nodded. He could see I was worried. “It’s a good thing. I should have done it long ago. I need some time of...