Mom Said The Anniversary Trip Was Canceled Because Of Budget Issues. A Week Later I Found A Facebook Album Of My Family In Paris Without Me. Then She Asked Me For Help

I told myself maybe Richard had hit a rough patch and this would be his reset. I told myself I was honoring my father’s generosity.

For the first few weeks, Richard texted updates that sounded busy and optimistic. Got the paperwork in. Meeting with a guy tomorrow. This is gonna be big, kiddo.

Around day forty-five, his replies shortened. Yep. Working continue reading …