The 300th IOU
From the time I was ten until I turned eighteen, my parents made me write 299 IOUs.
Every time I needed money, I had to borrow it and pay it back as an adult.
Then I got into a car accident. I needed money for surgery but was still short by 3,000.
With no other options, I went to my parents for help.
But they just gave me cold smiles.
“Clara, you’re eighteen now. We have no obligation to give you money anymore. If you need it, write another IOU.”
While holding back tears, I wrote my 300th IOU.
After my surgery, I saw my adopted sister’s social media post.
In the pictures, she was celebrating her 18th birthday on a cruise. She was the center of attention, like a princess.
My parents
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