Three Days on the Pediatric Ward Showed Me What My Mother Tried to Steal From My Son
My mother lived on Oak Drive, four miles beyond the town library.
“She has no legal authority over my son’s medical care or his billing account,” I said, my voice steady.
“She gave your son’s full Social Security number over the phone,” the clerk said, looking straight at me.
“She asked our automated system whether any unapplied overpayment balances could be sent straight to her personal bank account.”
“I’m his only legal guardian,” I said.
“I understand, Mrs.