I’m glad your grandpa and your family get along so well! I love hearing my grandpa’s war stories too.

It’s a pity most families today are so torn apart. What you pointed out is one of the most advantageous methods to cutting expenses. Especially for younger generations, but in some situations, even the elder generations can benefit. For younger generations, the overhead can drop dramatically while having a minimal impact on their standard of living. For elder generations, they could have a legitimate secondary source of income to minimize said expenses, as well as someone to delegate the chores around to.

Not a lot of people have this particular option or luxury. Which is tragic, because family is so important; an irrevocable element to being human.

I’ve been scolded in retrospect for exercising this particular option. I did make attempts to move out on my current family (Sister and mother) but it was eventually learned how much more efficient it was to have me dwelling in contrast to attempted room-mates, which has been stunningly bad.

Since then, my family has insisted that I stay with them. Furthermore, I have aunts and uncles who have been able to say similar things. Even my mother said it herself; ‘You’ll always have a home as long as I’m still breathing.’ It was ever heartwarming to hear that.

I’ve always considered this an unfair advantage over a lot of people, since I’m not feeling ‘hardship’ that they’re feeling. But they mistake this as me not only taking advantage of this arrangement, but that I lack emotional fortitude should I end up without this loving home. Which simply isn’t true.

Instead, I’m using this opportunity to build up my assets and intellectual property. With such an opportunity, how could I possibly take it for granted?

Absolutely marvelous post, Frugal Dad. You got me thinking. <3

It is still Domestic Violence, and you can still get a restraining order…. I realize that wrecks havoc in a marriage, but aren’t you worth it??? Reach out for help!

I do not attempt to tell you what to do, obviously each case is different, and everyone has to chose for themselves…. I chose to get out, start over with basically nothing, and in debt over my head for a long time, living in a 10×16 ft efficiency apt. But it was worth it to me to have the peace in my life. Prayers for you also!

I don’t pass the physical: 6’1″/300 lb former defensive tackle, now 60 and partly disabled.