On My 18th Birthday, My Parents Told Me My Education Fund Was Gone — I Didn’t Cry, I Took Notes

education” could be interpreted broadly to include “life education” and “family support.”

Judge Harrison—a stern woman in her early sixties with twenty years on the bench—actually interrupted him.

“Counselor,” she said, “are you seriously arguing that a wedding constitutes post-secondary education?”

He backtracked quickly.

I had to testify. Patterson had continue reading …