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In this raw, first‑person monologue, the speaker recounts a recurring crisis with their son, who has been arrested again and threatens suicide if not picked up. The speaker wrestles with a painful dilemma: leaving the son to protect themselves from potential violent outcomes if he becomes drunk or high, versus intervening to prevent his self‑harm. The narrative shifts to a reflective account of the speaker’s own father, who once set a firm boundary—refusing to visit if the speaker ever returned to the same destructive pattern—an act the speaker now deeply appreciates. The monologue concludes with a hopeful affirmation that “it gets better tomorrow,” offering a tentative promise of future improvement despite the present turmoil.
