The words seemed to cut through the tension. Grace’s parents exchanged a long look, their stern expressions softening. After a heavy silence, her father finally spoke, his voice quieter now. “We don’t agree with how you handled this, Grace. But we’re your parents. We’ll support you and your son.”
In the weeks that followed, Grace’s family began to adjust to the new reality. Though their acceptance came slowly, they eventually embraced Grace’s son as their grandchild. Grace also found strength in the shelter’s resources and Brenda’s unwavering support, carving out a path toward stability and independence.