A Criminal Record Is Never Forgiven

My daughter will pay all her life.

Carol Burt

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Photo by Fa Barboza on Unsplash

My daughter is a recovering drug addict. She’s been sober for over two years now. But apparently, she is to suffer for the rest of her life, along with her children. Indirectly her dad and I will suffer, too.
Because it is unlikely she will ever be able to have a career that pays enough for her to earn a living. The only way for a woman in her…

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Carol Burt

Former print journalist, former mayor, retired law enforcement officer. Writing about politics and government along with random personal essays.