The churchyard sweeper
When I received a phone call on the 25th of May,2010, I was expecting good news, but it hit me like a ton of bricks when my lawyer said to me from the other end of the line, "things don't look very good." "What? Why? I thought we were going to win this. What about that defense you mounted?" "It has fallen flat I'm afraid. He has built a strong case against you. You have been accused of a drinking problem, carelessness and suicidal tendencies." "I don't have a drinking problem", I yelled into the receiver, "He has built his case on such quicksand and yet he is winning. How on earth is he doing this?" "He has got contacts, a lot of influence with strong people. You should've been prepared for this. You've been his wife for 12 years now. We both know that he can stoop to any level". "I don't care what becomes of him. I want my daughter. Do you understand me?" "I am trying my best ma...