Adapted from an online discussion.
Dear Carolyn: My stepdad died suddenly of a heart attack two years ago, and my mom let me move in with her. Her place is huge, so she doesn’t want to live there alone. She can’t sell the house because she didn’t really inherit it; she can live there until she dies, then it goes to my stepbrother. My mom doesn’t charge me rent; she said I should save and invest the money instead, so it’ll be there when I do get a place. She doesn’t try to run my life, and I have plenty of room, plus there’s a pool, sauna, tennis court, etc., so it’s a great deal and we both benefit. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe
This arrangement makes my dad and stepmom crazy. They keep telling me it’s hurting me since I’m not living in t

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