But something unexpected occurred as we began a series of gentle breathing exercises designed to relax her body. Anika fell fast asleep, and despite my efforts, she remained in a deep slumber for nearly an hour.

But slowly, something began to change. For the first time in over two decades, I started to focus on myself. I enrolled in a yoga class, something I’d always wanted to do but never had time for. I started taking long walks in the park,