Mother of All Secrets

by Kathleen M. Willett

I just wish she would stop mothering me and let me be the mother. But then, she’s always treated me like I’m some irresponsible child. And sure, when I was thirteen and shoplifting earrings from Claire’s every weekend, maybe I deserved that. But this isn’t that. I’m a college-educated, gainfully employed, financially independent woman. I am responsible