‘My mom was not a bad parent. She was sick.’

By: Gavin Herrington

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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I was 2 years old when my mom went to jail.

I do not remember everything she remembers. I was too young. What I do remember is what came after. I remember missing her. I remember confusion. I remember loss before I had the words for it.

What I see clearly now is how hard it is for her to talk about it.

Every time my mom shares her story, I can see the pain …

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