Jennifer was 13 when her mom sat her down and told her she had a brother. A month later he showed up in her life. Then her dad came home and said he did not want to be here anymore. Two parents falling apart while she was trying to figure out who she was, and a kid who decided it was her job to make them feel okay. I think about what that does to a person. Full conversation with Jennifer Griffith is on The Life Shift Podcast.
She Learned She Had a Brother, and Her Dad Said He Didn't Want to Be There Anymore
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