furious when I once sent my father a modest amount of money for his birthday.
He told me my parents needed to learn financial independence.
Only a few weeks later, Brandon purchased a $50,000 luxury boat without discussing it with me.
When I objected, he said it was his right because he was the provider.
I finally understood how unbelievably low I had set the standard for an acceptable marriage.
As long as Brandon wasn’t physically hitting me, I had managed to convince myself that I was happy.
Mom
