My Mother

Christmas, I found an old Venmo notification while clearing out my phone.

Marlene Hartley requested $2,850.00.

Emergency expenses, gas, hotel, missed work, emotional distress. Due today.

I stared at it for a long time.

Then I declined the request.

A little box appeared asking if I wanted to add a note.

I almost typed something angry.

I almost typed, You took continue reading …