At The Custody Hearing, My Ex-Husband’s Attorney Pointed At My Son’s Clothes And Said, “She Can’t Even Afford Clean Clothes For Her Kid.” Judge Elwood Nodded, And For A…

a face that looked carved for disappointment.

“Your Honor,” he said, “this case is not about sentiment. It is about stability.”

I felt Crew’s knee bump mine. I placed my hand over it, lightly, so he would know I was still there.

Judge Elwood watched from the bench. He was an older man with silver-rimmed glasses and a mouth that did not give away much.continue reading …