The Garden

Emily Burton
2025-03-03

Sixteen-year-old Taylor Hill feels blamed for her parents' failing marriage and finds comfort in their fading garden. As she faces guilt and distance, Taylor learns that love and forgiveness can still grow in the hardest seasons.
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11 min

Sixteen-year-old Taylor Hill faces the turmoil of her parents' crumbling marriage, feeling responsible for their unhappiness. As her family's emotional distance grows, she finds solace in their once-beautiful garden, a symbol of better times. Struggling with guilt and longing for connection, Taylor embarks on a journey to understand her role in her family's strife, ultimately learning that love and forgiveness can bloom even in the most troubled seasons of life.