Me: “Ryan… I raised you better than this. Do you know who you remind me of? Your father. The man who broke me by leaving me to do everything alone. The man you promised you’d never become.”His face went pale. For the first time in years, he didn’t have a comeback.Emma picked up the baby and held her close. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she whispered:“I just want my children to grow up in a home filled with respect and love, not shouting and fear.”
