My Family Had Me Thrown Out of My Own House

Too much. About misunderstandings. Temporary arrangements. Family stress. The sort of shit men say when they’re hoping quantity will do the work quality can’t.

Harris shut it down.

By 6:05 p.m., my mother and Dennis were standing in the driveway beside the Lexus with two overnight bags, one garment bag, and my robe folded over Janet’s arm because I’d continue reading …