I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

complications I did not fully understand. There would always be a third party, an ex, a custody calendar, a child who had needs that came before mine. He was not cruel about it. My father rarely was. He made his arguments the way he made most arguments, methodically, with the tone of someone who believes they are doing you a kindness by being thorough.continue reading …