After all, it’s his money and his Social Security benefits—why should I know how much he gets? – adds Sean. One day at work, his colleagues brought up the topic of supporting their parents.
I thought I knew my daughter well, but when she asked me to care for my grandson during her hospital stay, I uncovered unsettling truths about her family life. My husband, Bruce, and I had worked hard to build a successful travel agency, and despite recent challenges, we managed to save enough to buy two cozy apartments—one for us and one for our daughter, Madeline. After careful consideration, we purchased the apartment for our child, waiting until Madeline was ready to move in
Living with Michelle was like being in a financial lockdown. Her extreme penny-pinching ways made our life together unbearable. From sitting in near darkness to avoid using electricity to adhering strictly to a shopping list that left no room for indulgences, our home felt more like a prison than a place of love and comfort.
