As I entered my apartment, I noticed an envelope on my kitchen island. I felt my blood run cold as I saw the symbol on it. Have they found my new place? I opened it and felt my stomach drop. They were increasing my monthly payments again. I could barely afford it as it was. Could my life get any worse right now?
My father had a gambling problem. He spent most of our money at the casino whenever he could. Meanwhile, my mother had a shopping problem. So, while they could pay off the cards, eventually she would spend it all again right away. Money was hard to come by for me when growing up. I often went without lunch for school and even dinner some nights. Then my parents died, and I learned just how far they had fallen. They had taken out a huge loan from some very shady people.
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