“I Opted Out of Christmas This Year — And My Son Didn’t See What Was Coming”

pass. Something they could wait out.

“I didn’t take a trip because I was moody,” I said clearly. “I took a trip because I was tired of being taken for granted.”

Silence on the line. He didn’t know what to say to that.

“I’ve spent thirty years mistaking guilt for love,” I continued. “That ended this Christmas.”

Another long pause. Then he mumbled something continue reading …