Staying Silent
Steve didn’t think graduation day was the right time to address what he had just learned. He kept up with the facade as his family, including Joanie, posed for pictures next to him in his cap and gown. He spoke at his graduation as though nothing had happened.
Six Weeks Later
Steve held it together for six whole weeks, terrified to shatter the illusion of family that he had come to trust and love. The reality of his situation was eating away at him. He had a constant stomach ache that never seemed to fade. Finally, in late summer, he couldn’t bite his tongue any longer…