At some point, life becomes their own

My business partner’s extended family is in the midst of a hurricane of crisis. It seems his 13-year-old niece (on his wife’s side) has “opted out” of her Bat Mitzvah. Just six weeks to the glorious (according to the family) event that marks her entry into womanhood (according to the traditions), she decided it wasn’t for her. Chaos has ensued. [more]