Sarah cried as she explained to him. She knew she had gone too far. But every time Emma turned to her, this immense void was filled a little. She had let things drift. And when Emma inadvertently called her "Mommy," she wouldn't take her back.
Jennifer's ex-husband acknowledged his own responsibility: he forwarded school emails to Sarah, encouraging her to get involved at every opportunity. "I thought that one more person to love Emma could only be beneficial. I didn't realize that he was being taught to replace his own mother. »*
No one had tried to hurt Jennifer. But misdirected love can erase essential boundaries without anyone noticing.
Trust your maternal instincts — it's always your most reliable compass.
