“Where are you? My kids are hungry, and the table still isn’t cleared!” my sister demanded on my birthday, as if cooking, cleaning, and caring for her children were automatically my responsibility. – Welcome

front of Victor.

I said, “You announced my future in front of people before asking me.”

He reminded me that he and Mom had paid for private school, tutoring, test preparation, and application fees.

I thanked him.

Then I told him none of those things bought the right to choose my husband or career.

Mom asked whether I understood what was at stake.

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