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In early October, Emma delivered her daughter, Sophia Grace. The labor was long, but when Sophia’s cry filled the delivery room, Emma felt as though the heavy fog of fear had finally lifted.
Dr. Cooper visited afterward, his eyes soft with relief. “She’s perfect,” he said, smiling gently at the newborn. Emma whispered her gratitude. Without his quiet intervention, she might never have escaped.
Recovery wasn’t easy. Emma battled exhaustion, the weight of new motherhood, and the shadows of trauma. But with therapy, her sister’s constant presence, and the comfort of holding Sophia close, she began to heal.
One day, a letter arrived from Dr. Cooper. It contained just one message: “You trusted what you felt. That saved you. Never doubt that strength.”
Choosing Light Over Fear
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