Molly When it seemed like the heaviness of the conversation had subsided, Carrie ducked her head, almost in shame. “I didn’t want to upset Dad. He’s been so stressed out lately,” she informed. Sammy suddenly didn't look very happy either, and I felt like we had taken a massive step backward. I also didn’t want to think about the fact that Jaden was stressed out. “Right, I can understand that, but hiding things usually only makes it worse…trust me, I’ve learned the hard way that being open can be freeing, and it can help build a stronger relationship,” “Yeah, but like…what if you don’t want to talk about it? For like…whatever reason,” Sammy piped up and I nodded slowly. “And that is completely fine, the key is to be honest when you are ready…that way you won’t feel like you are carry