One day before my brother’s wedding, he demanded my penthouse and told me to move into a rental home. – Welcome

had enough ice before parties.

If two relatives weren’t speaking, I arranged the seating so dinner wouldn’t become uncomfortable.

If somebody forgot a gift, I usually had something extra.

I arrived early.

Stayed late.

Loaded the dishwasher while everyone else relaxed.

Because I’d volunteered for those things for so long, nobody noticed when help became expectation.continue reading …