Winona arrived at her parents’ house with her son and Evan. The long trip had left her drained, but the moment they stepped inside, her family rushed to greet them with warm smiles and open arms. The familiar scent of home wrapped around her like a blanket, and for the first time in weeks, she felt a wave of comfort wash over her.

“You’re finally here! How was the trip? Was it hard on you? I wish you had called your brother so he could help with the luggage,” one of her relatives said, ...