When I Told My Parents I Lost Everything My Phone Started Exploding With Messages

will cry publicly.”

“My mother has been crying publicly in ways that cost me for thirty years,” I said. “I have spent considerable energy ensuring no one could see what those tears were actually about. I am done spending that energy.”

Simon said nothing for a long moment. Then: “I’ll file the activation paperwork this afternoon.”

After we hung up I sat continue reading …