“Yes,” Margaret replied calmly. “I’d like to withdraw a portion and transfer it to a new account. And I’d like a financial adviser to help me manage the rest.”

Leaving the bank with a newfound sense of empowerment, Margaret knew she had more than enough to secure a comfortable living situation. She could easily afford an apartment in a cozy neighborhood, far away from the painful memories of the home she shared with Emily. Yet, as she walked the bustling streets of Dayton, a part of her heart ached with unresolved love for her daughter.