Soon came the children’s private school tuition.
Then insurance premiums.
Then the country club membership, which Brandon insisted was essential for networking.
Later, he requested help leasing a luxury SUV.
“Clients expect successful consultants to drive respectable vehicles,” he explained.
I agreed.
When Melissa wanted a Mercedes, Brandon arranged another lease through the family investment company. PlanFamily Trips
He presented the vehicle as an anniversary gift from himself.
Melissa posted photographs online, praising her generous husband.
I didn’t correct her.
I thought preserving my son’s pride was more important than receiving recognition.
But one request gradually became another.
Eleven years after I began helping Brandon financially, my support covered sixteen recurring expenses.
Some were necessities.
Others were luxuries.
And almost none had a clear end date.
My financial manager, Daniel Price, had warned me several times. TrackInvestments
“Evelyn, have you considered gradually reducing the assistance?”
I always gave the same answer.
