When I was about 9, my mom married my stepfather. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how blending two families could shape the future, but I quickly learned the subtle differences that come with unequal circumstances. My mom worked a modest job and did her best to support my older brother, Nick, and me. My stepfather, meanwhile, had a comfortable income and two children of his own, Cleo and Emma. From the start, my mom and stepfather agreed to keep their finances separate, contributing equally to the home. On paper it seemed fair, but in practice, it meant my mom stretched herself thin while my stepfather maintained a lifestyle that reflected his higher income….CONTINUE READING IN BELOW
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