THE PUPPY WAS SUPPOSED TO HELP HIM HEAL—BUT THEN SOMETHING WENT WRONG

When my daughter dropped off the puppy, I swear, I hadn’t smiled in months. She said a dog might “lighten things up around here.” I didn’t argue—too tired for that—but deep down, I figured it was just another thing I’d fail at. I mean, what did I know about taking care of something that actually … Read more