My Family Tried to Move Into My Mountain House Without Asking

who made everyone feel better at the cost of making myself smaller.

The pull was fainter than it used to be. Not gone, but fainter, and growing fainter.

“They’re dealing with the consequences of their choices,” Mrs. Rowan said simply.

“I know,” I said.

She put her hand on my arm and left it there for a moment.

“You’re allowed to be at peace, Mara. You don’t continue reading …