I called my mom.
She picked up on the second ring.
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“Mom, please…”
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“A limp will teach you responsibility,” she said.
No hesitation.
No softness.
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“I’m serious.”
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“So am I.”
Click.
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I stood there.
In the hallway.
Surrounded by strangers.
And realized…
I didn’t have parents anymore.
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Later that night, my sister texted.
Just one message.
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“You’ll manage 😂”
