There are moments in every parent’s life that are both confusing and terrifying—moments when you realize, in an instant, how little control you have over the world your child is growing up in. For Laura Peterson, that moment came one quiet Saturday afternoon when her daughter, Hannah, called her from an unfamiliar number with an unsettling message: “Mom, it’s me. I’m fine. Don’t worry.” A Call That Changed Everything It started out as a typical weekend. Laura was finishing up some laundry when her phone rang. The caller ID flashed…
My Daughter Called Me From a Stranger’s Phone—And Told Me Not to Worry
