NOBODY FROM MY FAMILY CAME TO MY GRADUATION

Rhonda, told me she’d already bought a new blouse. My dad, Curtis, said he’d take the day off from the shop. My older sister, Tamsin, said she’d “try to swing by.” Even my brother, Garrett, texted me a thumbs-up emoji the night before, which in our family practically counts as a love letter.

I reserved five seats in the front section. Filled out the continue reading …