this post was submitted on 23 Oct 2023
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Busy week as of late. Me, my mum and her friends are in the process of organizing the funeral for my stepdad.
My parents used to go on and on about how awesome Insurance is, and why I should get it - but it turns out, we didn't get a single penny worth of support from any insurance company, due to my dad's health conditions. We have to ask WINZ to help cover some of the cost of the funeral.
My mum now has $350,000 left to pay on her mortgage (plus $720,000 interest), and is the sole breadwinner in the family. There's a fair chance that I may not ever even inherit my parent's home, even if I lose them both. The whole thing was a mirage - and I've never felt more radicalized in my whole life than I do now.
That truly sucks; I hope you find some peace. I'm sorry for your loss.