My Mother Testified That I Couldn’t Keep a Job—Then the Chief Justice Asked One Question That Changed Everything

child. I didn’t want him treated differently in school, or judged by his mother’s position, or denied authentic friendships because people knew who his mother was.”

I looked at Tyler again, willing him to understand. “I chose to live modestly,” I said.

“To drive a practical car. To shop at regular stores. To let him experience the value of humility and continue reading …