I know I say I don't go to school, and that Mom doesn't go to work, but Tracie still goes to school.
Mom still stays in bed, and I still stay home most of the time, but I make sure to take care of Tracie.
I do her laundry, help her with her homework, feed her, and just keep her on the same every day schedule Mom had her on until you left.
I don't think Tracie understands though.
She hasn't asked about you, but I know she's confused on why Mom and I act differently.
But if she did ask, I don't think I could answer her.
I don't even know what I would say.