My mother-in-law pointed at the door during New Year’s dinner and snapped, **“If you don’t like my rules, get out!”** – Welcome

while my father explained why my own family had celebrated Christmas without me.

Apparently, I had become “too difficult” at family gatherings.

I corrected people.

I questioned jokes.

I made everyone think too much before they spoke.

Two weeks earlier, Dad had made a joke at my younger sister Leah’s expense. She had gone quiet and stared down at her plate.continue reading …