An eight-year-old girl sleeps alone, but every morning she complains that her bed feels “too small.” When her mother checks the security camera at 2 a.m., she breaks down in silent tears….

More than anything, I wanted to teach her independence.

A Child Who Slept Alone from an Early Age

When Emily was still in preschool, I taught her to sleep in her own room.

It wasn’t because I didn’t love her. On the contrary—I loved her enough to understand that
a child cannot grow if they always cling to an adult’s arms.

Emily’s bedroom was the most beautiful room in the house.

– A two-meter-wide bed with a premium mattress worth nearly $2,000
– Shelves full of storybooks and comics
– Stuffed animals neatly arranged
– A soft yellow night light

Every night, I read her a story, kissed her forehead, and turned off the light.

Emily was never afraid to sleep alone.

Until… one morning.

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