He says now that he’s doing so well, his mother deserves to look like royalty.

And this condo — living here is like a five-star resort.” She had moved in with us a year earlier, from Ohio.

Sixty-two, chronic knee pain, and an extraordinary, dangerous gift for making me feel guilty about anything at all.

Chapter 3 — The Changes I Wouldn’t See

When she first begged to live with us, Aurora had graciously agreed.

And then, slowly, the changes began — changes I chose not to look at directly.