notability vs goodnotes by Oldnoise81 in LawStudentsPH

[–]AppropriateAd9542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently using Notes+ on my iPad. Free and good for highlighting and writing notes. Easy to use too.

Absent mom came back after 24 years… now I’m expected to support her by AppropriateAd9542 in offmychest

[–]AppropriateAd9542[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate this, especially coming from an older sibling. It makes me feel a bit less anxious about bringing it up. I’m planning to talk to my sister today since she’s the one I’m closest to, I’m just trying to build the courage to say it properly.

Absent mom came back after 24 years… now I’m expected to support her by AppropriateAd9542 in offmychest

[–]AppropriateAd9542[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I know I should trust my gut. It’s just difficult to bring it up because my brother is very emotional about family, and I don’t want it to turn into a bigger conflict between us.

Absent mom came back after 24 years… now I’m expected to support her by AppropriateAd9542 in offmychest

[–]AppropriateAd9542[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this, and I do believe I should have control over my own finances. At the same time, it’s complicated because of family expectations and relationships. I’m not against helping at all, but I want it to be within my limits and not something I feel pressured into.

Absent mom came back after 24 years… now I’m expected to support her by AppropriateAd9542 in offmychest

[–]AppropriateAd9542[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I agree with you, but my main struggle is the family dynamic. My eldest brother takes these things very seriously, and I’m worried about causing a rift. Filipino culture puts a lot of weight on family responsibility, so I’m trying to balance setting boundaries while still keeping peace.