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Nick and Zuzu by Nick Galifianakis for May 15, 2022
May 13, 2022
May 18, 2022
Dear Carolyn: I do not remember my grandparents fondly. While they doted on my brothers, I — the only girl — was ignored. They attended my brothers’ sporting events, but not mine. They skipped my high school, college, and master’s degree graduations. This hurt me very much.
One grandparent died years ago and the second just passed away. Their estate was split between their children and they left it up to each child to decide whether to share money with the grandchildren.
My mom wrote me a large check that I have not cashed. It feels like a payoff. Mom often brings up what good people they were as if to convince me of their goodness. If I take this money, then I worry she will use it to say, “See! They enabled you to … [donate, travel, save, etc.].” If I don’t take it, then I worry she will say I’m being resentful.
The truth is, I don’t care about the money. I wanted to feel loved and I never did. I wanted her to stand up for me and she didn’t. What do I do with this check?
— Cash in Hand