My Mother-in-Law Locked My Six-Year-Old Son in a Closet—Then I Discovered the Custody Papers.
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Chapter 19 - Constance’s First Letter
Constance wrote Perry after probation began.
Dr. Ward reviewed.
First draft:
I’m sorry you were frightened.
No.
Too passive.
Second:
I am sorry I locked you in the laundry room.
Good.
I am sorry I told myself it was okay because the room was safe.
Good.
I am sorry I helped Dad prepare you to stay at my house before Mom knew.
Good.
Then:
Your mom did not agree to send you away.
Excellent.
Then:
You were not too noisy to be part of dinner or family.
There.
Perry listened.
Then asked:
“Can I answer?”
“Yes.”
He dictated:
Grandma,
I don’t like closet.
I don’t want sleep at your house.
Maybe later.
Perry.
Constance replied:
Okay.
No pressure.
May you like
That “maybe later” belonged to him.
Not a promise.
