At the end of the day, the murder of Louise Kam is a cautionary tale about unconditional love. We are taught to love our children no matter what, but that love must have limits.
Nathan didn’t kill his mother because she was a bad person. He killed her because she was a good one—and her goodness enabled his darkness. The most practical thing we can do today is to set healthy boundaries with the people in our lives.
As you throw out your trash tonight, maybe give that bin an extra glance. Remember: not all monsters live under the bed. Some just wait for collection day.