The expression on her face reveals that she is thinking about something else, and it makes me wonder where her mind has taken her. It is not possible for it to be here with me. “ When I was a young child, my mother struggled with substance abuse. She developed an addiction to painkillers, sedatives, and any other prescription medication that she could get her hands on. When I was eight years old, I discovered her unconscious and partially submerged in the bathroom tub. I attempted to extract her, but she was too heavy for me to do so. Every time I was able to bring her head above the water, she would take a breath and then get away from me before I could even catch her. She dragged me into the tub with her and held my head underwater until I passed out. I can still vividly recall what it w
