The Cost of "Family": My Second Chance at Freedom
Language: en
My younger brother and sister both got accepted into college at the same time. Since my family's financial situation was tight, my parents sat me down for a "discussion." They would pay for my brother's education, and I was expected to pay for my sister's. I agreed to give my sister $200 a month for living expenses. Later, my sister graduated, passed the civil service exam, and became the pride of the entire family. Meanwhile, I overworked myself into a severe illness. When I reached out to her for help, she blocked my number. "Back then, you gave our brother $350 a month, but you…