My 8-Year-Old Came Home Shaken After Her Teacher Shamed Her—What I Discovered in Her School Bag Left Me Stunned

When my 8-year-old came home shaken after her teacher shamed her, I discovered her backpack contained missing items from our home. She’d planned to help a sick friend by selling them—her heart was pure, her intentions kind.

We helped her the right way, and I started a GoFundMe. Sometimes empathy looks messy, but it’s still hope in action.