My Son Was Declared Gone Until His Math Teacher Found An Envelope He Left For Me

are careful with that word. But better. Enough that when Charlie suggested taking Owen and a few friends to a lake house for the weekend, I had not said no. I packed medication, sunscreen, extra socks, a rain jacket Owen insisted he would not need, and enough snacks to survive a civil emergency.

Owen rolled his eyes. “Mom, we’re going to the lake, not continue reading …