I Came Home From Teaching All Day to Find a Lock on My Own Pantry

a formal written ultimatum, five thousand dollars a month in fair rent or vacate within three months, backed by the legal right to begin eviction proceedings if they refused.

“But Patrick,” I said, and my voice broke slightly, “he is my son.”

“I know. That is why I am giving him options that do not involve being put out on the street tomorrow morning.continue reading …