“Jacob Had Some Challenges Today”—But the Truth Was Far Darker Than That
I arrived at my son’s new school filled with a mix of nerves and cautious hope. But all that unraveled the moment his teacher looked me in the eye and said, “Jacob had some challenges today.”
The words seemed harmless—until I saw Jacob. His little frame slumped. His backpack dragging. Eyes locked on the ground.
Something was wrong. Deeply wrong.
Ms. Emily stood beside him. Young, professional, a little too polished. Her smile was practiced, sweet—but not sincere. As Jacob climbed into the car, silent and distant, she leaned in.
“Mrs. Bennett, could I have a word?”
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