“I hung up, rushed home, threw clothes in a bag, and headed straight for Alabama. It was a two-hour drive away. Through cries and wet tears, I had to push through and continue driving. I just wanted to see my niece. As my son slept in the backseat, I prayed for a miracle.”
‘I was getting food when my sister called, hysterically crying. ‘What’s wrong?’ Then the news came. ‘Mama said she found McKenzie in the bathroom. Get here now!’ I was frozen in shock.’
“He told me to unblock my ex’s number. At 2 a.m., he messaged me. ‘I know I’m not supposed to be talking to you, but I wanted to reach out to see how you were doing.’
“I came home from school. No one was home. I went up to my room, and opened my window. ‘If I jump, who would even miss me?’ All of a sudden, I was overcome with emotions. ‘My beautiful daughter, do not do this.'”
