My Sister Called to Say Mom Had Died—While Mom Was Standing Right Beside Me

hers, her eyes glazed from heavy medication.

Dominique had told the staff to keep her sedated “for her own good.”

It took three lawyers, an emergency hearing, and a court order to get Mama out. We disappeared the next day. I’d wanted to give Mama time to get her strength back before we fought. I hadn’t expected Dominique to escalate to a fake funeral.continue reading …