My Aunt Stole My Hard-Earned $3,765 — I Was Saving It to Take My Mom to the Ocean
I’m Vera, 17. After my mom survived cancer, I promised myself I’d give her something she’d always dreamed of: a week at the ocean. So I worked double shifts, skipped every party, and spent nearly a year saving almost $4,000. Finally, I had enough for flights, a hotel, and everything we’d need. That’s when…