Woman refuses to bankroll her mother-in-law's lifestyle, denying her husband's promise of $4,000 per year: 'They were extremely irresponsible with their $'

There's never an easy answer when it comes to caring for your elderly parents. Nowadays, with an aging population, it's common to see older folks becoming a burden on their children after a lifetime of squandering wealth and opportunity. But for Gen Xers who have already seen their fair share of struggle, one more mouth to feed can be a gigantic responsibility, even if it's for dear old Ma. 

The woman in our next story, a mother of two with one on the way, was faced with a tough decision when her MIL suddenly needed financial support. After spending away her savings, she was left with a meager piggybank–in the form of her offspring. And after living paycheck to paycheck for years, the idea of bankrolling $4,000 annually to fund her mother-in-law was unsettling. So this woman and her family were forced to reckon with a brutal reality…

Keep scrolling for the dramatic family tale that spawned from a unilateral decision that would affect not only this marriage but also everyone's future. 

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