WOW. Again, thanks for sharing. I am glad that you’ve found peace enough to tell these maternal horror stories. And really, maybe there is something therapeutic about sharing to strangers on the internet. I guess that’s how I feel, at least. :) Do you write much in your life? You spun a pretty captivating story for…

As I read your story, I went from being on-edge, to apprehensive, to completely shocked. I was wishing so badly I could DeLorean into your story and rescue you...but I was gratified to learn that you actually rescued yourself. Thank you for sharing. You’re wonderful.

thank you. On both a spiritual and biological level, my brother and I are also happy she was okay :-)

great build with a nice, playful tone all throughout...but I’m a tad confused - was the Michael Myers dude your old boss’s son? I couldn’t tell if she was affiliated with him or not, but if not, why would he be at her house?

Christmas Eve, 1981