At My 31st Birthday Dinner, My Parents Slid A Disownment Letter Across The Table While My Sister Filmed. “From All Of Us,” Mom Said. I Folded The Papers, Thanked Them, And Walked Out—Because The Program For March 15 Was Already Printed.

Eleanor Dixon was removed as chair, effective immediately.

The press release cited “conduct unbecoming of foundation values” and “damage to donor relationships.”

My mother’s resignation letter, which leaked within hours, was a masterpiece of forced humility.

“I take full responsibility for personal matters that have affected the foundation’s reputation.continue reading …