The Favored Son Failed Her, The Abandoned One Thrived

Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, my mom was bragging about my older brother, Henry Reed, to all the relatives. "Henry's really made something of himself. He's making 100 grand a year." Then she turned to me with a sneer. "Look at his brother, Cheney. He's twenty-six and still living at home. What a loser." The relatives all laughed along. I smiled as well and put down my fork. "You're right, Mom. I really am a loser." The next day, I packed my suitcase and left home.