“Mommy is here.”
The voice was small and trembling, as if he were speaking to someone invisible. Juan was stunned, his heart pounding. He hugged him and asked,
But Diego just stared at his father with blank eyes and then went back to playing as if nothing had happened.
Those three words haunted Juan. He didn’t believe in the supernatural, but Claudia’s death made him wonder if something unusual was going on.
He checked the room; the corner showed nothing strange, just an old, worn wall. He remembered Diego’s words and felt a chill run down his spine.
To be sure, he took Diego to pediatrician Dr. Ana Morales, 45, at a nearby clinic. After the examination, the doctor concluded that Diego was healthy, with no signs of illness.
“Perhaps the boy is reacting to some change,” she said. “I recommend you see a child psychologist for a more in-depth evaluation.”
Juan nodded, but his heart was heavy.
At the psychology center, specialist Mariana Torres, 38, worked with Diego. She asked gently,
“Diego, do you like being in the corner? What do you see there?”
“It’s Mom,” Diego said softly.
Juan, sitting outside, felt a deep ache. The psychologist explained,
“Children sometimes show nostalgia through unusual behaviors. Diego might be imagining his mother because he doesn’t have clear memories of her.”
She suggested that Juan spend more time with Diego, telling him stories about his mother, to help him feel the connection.
Juan began to change his approach. He took out photos of Claudia, placed them on the table, and told Diego about his mother: Continue reading…
