I Was Hospitalized for 21 Days and My Son Gave My House to His In-Laws

He’s an adult who made adult decisions to commit serious crimes. The consequences are his to face.”

The preliminary hearing was set for two weeks later. Eric hired a lawyer—a expensive one, which made me wonder where that money came from.

His in-laws were named as co-defendants for receiving stolen property and conspiracy. I sat in the courtroom with Sarah, Margaret, and Thomas. My son wouldn’t look at me.

His attorney tried to paint me as vindictive, as an angry mother punishing her son for trying to help. But Jennifer was prepared. She presented the forged deed.

The fraudulent notarization. The hospital records showing I was unconscious when the documents were supposedly signed. The bank records showing unauthorized access attempts.