Tag: middle calss family

  • New parents at my age?

    Daily writing prompt
    What were your parents doing at your age?

    My parents were likely new parents at my age, navigating the challenges of caring for their one-month-old daughter. It’s possible that they felt utterly clueless, especially my dad, regarding the responsibilities of parenting and providing for a family of four. Alternatively, he may have been less concerned about finances during that time, as my grandmother, his mother, was receiving a government pension.

  • Winning a lottery is never my cup of tea

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    What would you do if you won the lottery?

    If I were ever to win a lottery, the first action on my agenda would be taking my mom to the hospital and settling our family’s debts. By family debt, I am referring to the loans we’ve taken to fund the education of all four of us, given the unstable income of my parents. This would undeniably be one of the best days of my life, as it would alleviate a significant burden for my family. Subsequently, we could treat our parents to a tour around the country, at the very least. The only caveat is my skepticism about ever winning a lottery, given my historically absent luck in such matters.