<p>I’ve only been in college for one year now, but so far, my mom hasn’t paid anything because she can’t, which I completely understand and accept. </p>
<p>I have a near-full ride with merit scholarships and FAFSA grants, so I’m fortunately able to pay the small amount of leftover costs easily enough since I work a lot.</p>
<p>I have some friends whose parents pay for their tuition and R&B, and these friends of mine also complain about not having a brand new, fancy car because they’re “smart and they deserve it from their parents.” </p>
<p>In my particular case with my particular friends, I feel blessed. I may not have a shiny new car like them or attend one of the most prestigious, expensive universities in the state, but I’m proud to say that I work for everything I have and that I love my mother for everything she manages to give me, like shelter, homemade meals and unconditional love. </p>
<p>This may sound corny or clich</p>