Treated like air by my husband and son, I was aware of my lack of place yet felt helpless. I'm weak-willed, and even at PTA meetings, I'd end up stuck with tedious tasks, unable to refuse. In those gray days, my life changed when I met the new teacher, Mr. Nagano. Before I knew it, I found myself looking forward to the monthly PTA meetings because of him. Then, after a school event, I slipped away with Mr. Nagano alone, and for the first time, I initiated…
