power of attorney so I can handle things for you.”
“Mom, simplify your assets.”

I pretended not to notice—until I got pneumonia six months before that call. I was hospitalized, weak, medicated. Diego visited daily, attentive and caring. One day, he slipped me documents.

“Just insurance paperwork, Mom. Sign here.”

I trusted him.

I signed.

After that, he changed.continue reading …