Family and friends make our world feel complete—until they give us every reason to cut them off. No matter what, money is king in this big ol' capitalist society. The family in this next story expects their pregnant daughter to sacrifice $25k of her $50k house deposit so she can financially contribute to an apartment her sister is interested in. This woman is pregnant and ready to start a life with her partner; Why would she give up her dream to subsidize someone else's? It doesn't make sense.
Indeed, family makes sacrifices for one another. At what point, though, is a sacrifice too much? Answer: When you're sacrificing your own happiness—your own dream—to put a smile on someone else's face. We all make choices in this world, and choosing someone else over yourself time and time again is to your own detriment. The woman in this next story, luckily, refuses to fall victim to manipulation tactics at the hands of her own entitled family members. Sometimes—most of the time—choosing yourself is the right way to go. Scroll below to read the full story.
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