My Sister Texted the Family Chat: “Don’t Come to Mom’s Birthday. We’re Sick of Your Family.” So I…

help with rent this month” transfers.

“Lily’s tire blew out” transfers.

“Dad’s credit card is acting weird” transfers.

And then the things that weren’t emergencies at all: Lily’s boutique charges. My mom’s online shopping. A weekend hotel in San Antonio that wasn’t mine.

I started a list in a spreadsheet, because that’s how my brain calms down. Numbers.continue reading …