cnu-At my fortieth birthday party, my sister swung a baseball bat into…

people got to stay, even when they hurt you. This year I learned real family protects you. Real family believes you. Real family does not ask you to pretend you are okay so everyone else can feel comfortable. My mom fought for me when people told her to be quiet. I am proud to be her daughter.”

I cried then.

Not pretty crying. Not quiet crying. The kind continue reading …