My Klepto Mom Made Me Her Scapegoat
Language: en
My mom, Brenda, has kleptomania. She just can't resist stealing. But she's terrified of getting caught, so she's always used me as her scapegoat. When I was little, she'd stuff candies from the grocery store into my pockets. When the clerk caught us, she'd immediately turn on me: "Are you that greedy? I'll stitch your mouth shut when we get home!" When I was older, Mom took me to a friend's house. She quietly pocketed my friend's iPhone. Once it was discovered, she burst into tears, screaming, "How could you steal again?! How did I end up with a daughter like you!" At my wedding, Mom…