After I Refused To Pay Tuition, A Family Dispute Turned Violent—and Went On Record

at her—”

“She works at a hospital,” Patricia snapped. “She can treat herself.”

I laughed.

It came out as an ugly, choked sound, tinged with hysteria. The absurdity cut through the shock more effectively than the pain had.

I pressed my palm against the side of my head, trying to stem the bleeding. Warm liquid seeped between my fingers, running down my wrist,continue reading …