I'll never escape the judgement that I am just like my mother-another of the 4,724 reasons I want to escape this town.
“Hello. This is Madison." I greet the unknown caller interrupting Troy and Bethany's reception.
“Ms. Crocker, I'm Officer Campbell at the Athens Police Station. Your mother was brought in for driving under the influence and resisting arrest…"
As his voice continues in my ear, I don't hear a word he says. She's done it again. This is her second DUI. I cringe at the possibility she might have hurt others with her decision to drive impaired. I've attempted to help her attend Alcoholics Anonymous. I've urged her to speak to our minister and others. I've pleaded with her to call me for a ride. My words fell on deaf ears. I thank the officer for calling then hang-up.
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