Some parents exclude daughters from inheritance. Illustration photo by Pexels
Every time I visit my parents’ house, they would scold and try to drive me, their daughter, away for fears that I would one day demand a share of their assets.
Hearing how many daughters are often treated coldly by their parents when it comes to inheritance, I find myself emphathizing with them as I am in a nearly identical situation.
From the moment I was born into my wealthy family, I was constantly reminded by my parents that they would not pass down anything to their daughters while their sons will inherit their fortune.
Not only did I receive little to no financial support from my parents, even in my most difficult moments, I was also often branded as “unfilial” simply because I was not rich enough for them. Even my child (their grandchild) is looked down upon simply for being a girl.
Due to their disdain, I only visit them when they are sick. Whenever they need to be hospitalized, I take care of them and cover their medical expenses, yet they still accuse me of being uncaring and inattentive. They also tell extended relatives and neighbors that I am worthless because of my limited finances.
Faced with such words, I can only endure them in silence, as after all, they are still the people who gave me life. It was only later that I realized their cruelty stemmed from fear that I would come back to demand money. In short, my greatest “offense” in their eyes was probably being born a girl.
Despite this, I focus on taking care of myself, earning money to raise my child, and managing life’s challenges on my own. Perhaps my efforts have finally paid off, as my financial situation is now far more stable. I have now almost completely cut ties with my parents, freeing myself from the constant feeling of rejection within my own family.
*This opinion was translated into English with the assistance of AI. Readers’ views are personal and do not necessarily match VnExpress’ viewpoints.
