A Stranger Sent My Son Birthday Cards for 12 Years — On His 18th Birthday, the Sender Finally Revealed His True Name

at the bill. “My secret person is moving up in the world.”

I laughed, but the truth was, by then it had gotten under my skin too.

I checked postmarks. I studied handwriting. I held envelopes up to the light like I was in some low-budget crime show. I asked my mother if she knew anything. I asked my sister. I even called an old friend and jokingly said,continue reading …