“That sounds wonderful, Sherri. Unfortunately I have to take a rain check. No, don’t look at me like that, I’m serious. I can’t wait to go out with you guys. But I’m having my mother over for dinner and I can’t skip it, I’ve been dodging her for months.
“She is going to absolutely freak out when she sees me and that’s actually for the best. I’ve been cowering under her thumb all my life, and I’m sick of it. It’s way past time to have it out with her; tell her I’m a f*****g adult who can live my life the way I want.”
“You got that right, girl! Well how about this weekend then?”
“How about this?” I counter. “Didn’t you say you belong to a really great health club? Getting a gym membership and starting working out properly is next on my agenda. Do you suppose you can introduce me and kind
