My Mom Erased Me From Her New Family. The Day I Turned 18, I Erased Myself From Hers.

out.”

“I know. I told her you’re an adult and allowed to make your own choices.” A pause. “For what it’s worth, I’m proud of you. Most kids would have stuck around hoping things got better.”

That conversation helped me understand something I’d been circling around. I didn’t hate her. I was just done waiting.

Uncle Greg kept me updated over the months continue reading …