The Christmas I Finally Chose Myself — And Left My Daughter to Face the Truth

Amanda blinked in confusion, as if I had just spoken a foreign language.

“What do you mean you’re not going to be here? Mom, we already have everything planned. This is all arranged.”

“You arranged it. I didn’t agree to anything. I overheard your phone conversation last week. I know you and Robert planned to abandon all eight children with me while you continue reading …