MY MOM WORE RED TO “MATCH” MY DAD—BUT I KNEW SHE WASN’T SMILING FOR REAL
They were supposed to be celebrating their 40th anniversary—matching red shirts, dinner in the oven, and a cake from the bakery Mom always said was “too much but worth it.” But beneath the smiles and traditions, the daughter noticed subtle signs: her mom’s fidgeting, the distant smile, the silence during dinner. Later, while doing dishes,…
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