Letter from my mother
So I got a very touching letter from my mother today. It was sent to my first house from when I was married.
Son
I am writing to inform you that I have finalized the sale of the house and will be relocating to a retirement facility in the near future.
Given your continued insistence on attributing your circumstances to what I consider an unsubstantiated and juvenile condition, I have determined that you will not receive any portion of the proceeds from the sale.
However, out of concern for the well-being of my biological grandchildren, I have established individual savings accounts for each of them. These accounts are restricted and may not be accessed until they either reach the age of 25 or are enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution.
To be explicitly clear, these funds are designated for them alone and are not to be used in any way for your partner’s son. He is not a member of this family, and in my view, allocating resources toward his future would be a misuse of funds, as I do not believe he is likely to succeed or contribute meaningfully. I have no intention of supporting the consequences of others’ decisions.
At some point after I am settled, I may be willing to see my grandchildren. I will provide further information regarding a potential visit, including the expectations for their appearance, at that time.
Sincerely
Mom
So there a great way to start the day
Son
I am writing to inform you that I have finalized the sale of the house and will be relocating to a retirement facility in the near future.
Given your continued insistence on attributing your circumstances to what I consider an unsubstantiated and juvenile condition, I have determined that you will not receive any portion of the proceeds from the sale.
However, out of concern for the well-being of my biological grandchildren, I have established individual savings accounts for each of them. These accounts are restricted and may not be accessed until they either reach the age of 25 or are enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution.
To be explicitly clear, these funds are designated for them alone and are not to be used in any way for your partner’s son. He is not a member of this family, and in my view, allocating resources toward his future would be a misuse of funds, as I do not believe he is likely to succeed or contribute meaningfully. I have no intention of supporting the consequences of others’ decisions.
At some point after I am settled, I may be willing to see my grandchildren. I will provide further information regarding a potential visit, including the expectations for their appearance, at that time.
Sincerely
Mom
So there a great way to start the day
