"It was the first time the idea had skulked out of the darkest, most anxious corners of my mind."
— Brooks, Kim
Author
Date
June 3, 2014
Metaphor
"It was the first time the idea had skulked out of the darkest, most anxious corners of my mind."
Metaphor in Context
His response was instant and unequivocal. "I don't think you want to do that. This is going to be handled in juvenile court, and the juvenile courts are notorious for erring on the side of protecting the child." I can't remember if he said it or only implied it, but either way, the warning took root. You don't want to lose your kids over this. It was the first time the idea had skulked out of the darkest, most anxious corners of my mind. My lawyer and I said we'd talk later. I thought I was going to be sick.
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Provenance
Reading
Citation
Brooks, Kim, "The Day I Left my Son in the Car," Salon (June 3, 2014). <Link to salon.com>
Date of Entry
06/05/2014
