Opinion | Molly Jong-Fast on Her Mother, Erica Jong, on Mother’s Day

1. 1. Molly Jong-Fast struggles with her mother Erica Jong's dementia, feeling she's a ghost.
2. 2. Erica Jong, a famous writer, embraced a rebellious lifestyle, coining "zipless" sex and open marriage.
3. 3. Molly attempted her mother's free-spirited life but struggled, leading to severe addiction issues.
4. 4. After getting sober, Molly chose a conventional, "bourgeois" life, marrying and raising children.
5. 5. Molly admires her mother's impactful literary legacy, "Fear of Flying," regretting unresolved personal issues.