A “Thoughtful” Birthday Gift, an ER Visit, and the Custody Papers Waiting in the Hallway

“There were trace amounts of a sedative found in her system.”

The air left my lungs.

“A sedative?” I repeated. “I don’t even have anything like that.”

He continued, using calm language that somehow made it worse.

“The type of substance can cause dizziness, fainting, slowed breathing. Not life-threatening at the dose indicated, but enough to be serious.continue reading …