“Mom, You’re Not Welcome For Christmas,” My Daughter Said Casually. I Didn’t Argue — I Made One Call, And Their Holiday Fell Apart The Next Day. – The Archivist

used to organize and backup files. Her email had been used to research privacy laws and surveillance equipment. She received three years probation and was permanently barred from unsupervised contact with minors.

During the investigation, police discovered that my parents had been part of a larger network of people who traded in covertly recorded material.continue reading …