My son said he “forgot” to tell me he moved—but he had no idea his mother had already handled everything behind the scenes.
I understood the additional credit cards, the cramped apartment in the suburbs, the endless utility bills, the expensive school supplies, and the small favors that for years sustained Kyle and Amanda’s lives while they insisted on calling it independence. I finally managed to say, “Okay, son. Have a good trip,” and I hung up…
