It’s no secret that money often becomes a reason for conflict among family members, typically because of how it is shared or, in some cases, not shared.
This redditor opted for the latter when she received a 7-figure sum after the death of her stepfather. She refused to divide it and give money to her mother and her brother who demanded that she did. Instead, the young woman offered them a different arrangement, to which they said “not good enough”.
Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find our interview with a licensed counselor and expert in families facing transitions, Chair and Professor at the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University, Dr. Suzanne Degges-White, who was kind enough to answer a few of Bored Panda’s questions.