were innocent people dragged into damage they hadn’t created.
Adam also finally had to deal with the financial responsibility he had spent years avoiding.
Because he was living openly in Ohio again with steady employment, updated records made it possible for the unresolved support enforcement issues to move forward.
Lawyers got involved.
Financial records were reviewed.
The amount he owed was substantial.
When Adam called me after meeting with his attorney, he sounded stunned.
“I can’t pay all of this at once.”
“I know.”
“I might have to sell my condo.”
I stayed silent.
He sighed.
“I guess you think I deserve that.”
“I spent years choosing between groceries and medical copays, Adam.”
He said nothing.
“I bought diapers with a credit card because I had twenty-three dollars in my checking account. I worked while two babies had the flu because I couldn’t afford to lose a client. I delayed
