The first step to taking control of your financial future is valuing yourself enough to honour your dreams and priorities. What puts us most at risk is not the support we offer others – it’s when we delay the hard decisions, avoid the real conversations, and continue giving at the cost of our own future.

Lauren is an incredibly brave mother. Setting boundaries with those we love is never easy, especially when it’s our children. But it can be one of the kindest and most courageous choices we make – for them and for ourselves.

If you’re navigating a similar path, consider teaming up with an accountability partner – whether it’s your life partner, financial planner, or someone in your inner circle. These are tough, emotional decisions, and it’s hard to stay objective. An accountability partner can give you the perspective and support you need to stay true to your values and goals.

I also believe in open and honest conversations with your children. If one child receives more help, the others need to understand why. Transparency helps prevent resentment, entitlement, or feelings of being left out – and it builds a stronger foundation of mutual respect and understanding.

Lauren is beginning to shift her story, choosing to honour her dreams, prioritise her well-being, and find new ways to show love that doesn’t compromise her own security. These aren’t small steps. They are life-changing ones.

I encourage you to read Tiffany’s article in this newsletter: When One Child Needs More Than the Other – Rethinking Money, Fairness and Legacy. It offers practical advice on setting boundaries, having honest conversations with your children, and finding a more sustainable approach to support. True fairness isn’t about treating our children the same. It’s about showing up for each of them with thoughtfulness, love, and intention.

Always remember, when it comes to your money, be inspired, be brave, and be on purpose.

Kim