At My Mother’s Funeral, A Recognition That Rewrote My Love Story

“Not funny,” I corrected, trying to catch my breath. “Surreal. Absurd. This entire situation is absurd.”

“And telling that you’re more concerned about James’s failed business than Mom’s funeral, than being here for Dad,” I added, looking at her directly.

“That’s not fair,” she protested weakly, but without real conviction.

“None of this is fair,” I replied.continue reading …