It was late July and I had been accepted to University in a new town. I had finally found the perfect apartment in a duplex home that was owned by a pleasant and supportive landlord. Dominique, my landlord was helping me move in. This was a new town for me and my first time living away from home. At twenty years of age, I was not very experienced with independent living. I was determined to do my best. "Jake," she said, "...