My Parents Called Me At 2 A.M. On Christmas Eve Screaming For $20,000 …

followed by five years of probation. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the casino, to the rental agency, and to me.

I knew I’d never see a dime of that money, but the judgment was symbolic. It was the legal system confirming that I was the victim, not the villain.

The day Tanner was transferred to the correctional facility, my parents were evicted.continue reading …