The underground tunnel was alive with the constant shuffle of hurried feet, each person lost in their own world. Amid the bustle, a young boy named Martin sat by the wall. He was only 14 years old, but life had already given him more than his fair share of struggles. His shoe-shining kit lay before him, his eyes darting hopefully at every passing shoe, hoping someone would stop and give him a chance to earn a few coins. “Just a handful today,” he whispered to himself, his heart heavy with

The birth of our first and only child was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but it quickly spiraled into a nightmare. My husband, Alex, made an accusation that shattered everything I thought I knew about our relationship. He questioned the paternity of our daughter, and as the days passed, I found myself battling not just his doubts but his mother’s threats too. What I uncovered during that time would change everything—and not in the way I had hoped. Five weeks ago, I gave birth to our beautiful daughter, Sarah.