When I Fainted At My Graduation, The Hospital Called My Parents

I told them. “This is about balance. You’ve had all the power. Now, we’re going to share it.”

I leaned back against the pillows, suddenly exhausted but also lighter than I had ever felt. The headaches were gone.

“Those are the terms,” I finished. “You can accept them, or you can find somewhere else to live. The choice is yours.”

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