Abigail moved into a small apartment and had to get a job as a receptionist to keep up appearances. The social pressure in town forced her to actually work. My parents sold the big house and downsized to a condo.

They are debt-free now, but our relationship is gone. We exchange Christmas cards, and that’s it. They chose a closet for me, so I chose a life without them.
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Sometimes, the best revenge isn’t a scream or a fight. It’s simply taking your resources and walking away. They wanted the space? They got it. I got my freedom.
