My husband’s ex began leaving their three boys with me every morning, saying her job kept her too busy. At first, I tried to help, telling myself it was temporary, but soon it felt like I was suddenly responsible for full-time childcare without agreeing to it. I care about the boys, but I also respect my own time and routines at home.
Eventually, I found the courage to set a boundary and kindly explained that I couldn’t care for them every day unless we discussed compensation.
I suggested a fair $120 a day so everyone understood that my time had value.
My husband was quiet, which made me question whether I had handled things right.
I wondered if I should have ke
What happened next changed everything…
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