I met a friend of a friend once who was/is one of her children (I know it sounds unbelievable but hey) and the way she told things she plays favorites, has nannies raise them etc, and kind of confirmed my suspicions that she was only adopting to feel good about herself, not because she wanted to put in the physical…

My baby, who is not a baby. Actually larger than most babies (19lbs). Charlie.

When I was really young, I asked my Dad how cops always showed up so quick behind people to catch them when they’re driving. He told me they drive their cars up the trees and hide up there till they see you do something bad and then chase you down.

I’m sorry your mom is trying to manipulate you like that. This person, Dawn, sounds like someone with a counseling degree, which could be at any level— possibly Associates, likely Bachelors or Masters, not necessarily a Ph.D.— so that could explain her poor professionalism here. I’m pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical…