Quiet Guardians

Cassia Rowe

The days following my rescue were a blur of recovery, exhaustion, and stolen moments of joy with my children. I felt like a hollow shell, each step heavier than the last. My body ached less with each passing moment, but the scars on my soul were another matter entirely. I spent my time with Callum and Tessa, clinging to their laughter and love as my anchor in the storm.

Tessa brought