Landing her first full-time job should have been a milestone, but instead it became a shock when Natasha’s stepmom quit her job and expected her to support the household. Her father backed it up by framing her upbringing as a debt she now owed, despite Natasha barely covering her own expenses.
Realizing she was being treated like a retirement plan, Natasha chose to draw a firm boundary. Childhood care isn’t a loan, and an entry-level salary isn’t meant to bankroll others. Saying no wasn’t selfish—it was necessary to protect her future and independence.
