*Rosie Fay-Donovan*

Archie and I spent the day in bed watching Disney movies and old cartoons. I needed something to distract me after learning about everything my family had faced.

For some reason, I felt numb. I wanted to cry—I felt like crying—but it seemed like my tears had dried completely. My head was heavy with so much new information, and I eventually fell asleep in Archie’s arms.

I was happy to see he was still there when I woke up. I wasn’t ashamed ...