My Mom, the Real Bloodsucker
Beneath it was a parade of likes and gushing comments from Sutherland relatives.
One relative commented, "Diane is the backbone of this family! So proud of her!"
An uncle wrote, "We'd be nowhere without Diane. Everything she puts up with, she does it for all of us!"
The rage I'd been holding down erupted like a volcano. I called Mom back.
"Mom, there's a study abroad exchange program at the university. It's an incredible opportunity, but it needs a 75,000-dollar deposit."
I made sure my voice trembled just right. "Mom, this could be our only real chance to finally hold our heads up. I don't want to miss it."