I was folding laundry when I heard my five-year-old daughter whispering to her teddy bear. At first, I smiled, thinking it was just make-believe. But then her trembling voice said, “Don’t worry, Teddy. Mommy won’t be mad. Daddy said she’ll never find out.” My heart stopped. When I gently asked her what she meant, Lily hesitated, clutching her bear. Finally, she admitted that Daddy had been taking her on secret outings with someone named Laura.
I Overheard My 5-Year-Old Talking to Her Teddy Bear — What She Said Left Me Speechless
