My uncle got out of prison, and the whole family shut the door on him—except for my mom, who hugged him as if someone else were to blame.

of my family.

Shattered Illusions

Before I could speak, my dad charged forward, desperation spilling from his lips. “You don’t get to control him! You’re nothing to him.”

“More than you’ll ever be,” Ramiro replied, voice steady, unyielding.

In that moment, my dad faltered, his bravado crumbling like old paint. “If you walk out that door, you’ll regret continue reading …