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#RI-69aa7f64·3 months ago·
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Supporting parents without enabling siblings

My parents' generosity and lack of financial planning make it difficult for me to support them without enabling my siblings

What I wish I knew
"How to communicate my boundaries without hurting my parents' feelings"
If I could tell you one thing
"Use trusts or other financial strategies to retain control over the money given to parents, and communicate boundaries clearly"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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