The Start of Something New

[Author's Notes] So, I'm going to try and write a semi-autobiographical account of the turbulence between my mother and I. This story has been burbling in my head for the past thirty years and maybe, just maybe, putting it down on paper will help alleviate some of my frustrations. So yeah, this year's Nanowrimo exercise will be an exorcism of sorts.

Here it goes! Wish me luck or tell me to break a finger or wrist or something (y'know, along the lines of "break a leg").