Ellen, a 50-year-old woman, shared her emotional journey about finally putting herself first after years of sacrificing for her family. After retiring, she joined a ballroom dance class, something she had always wanted to do. However, her daughter, Trish, demanded that Ellen babysit her three kids full-time, and when Ellen refused, Trish became furious. She threatened to cut Ellen off from her grandchildren unless she agreed to help more.
Ellen realized that her daughter saw her not as a mother, but as a servant. Despite the ultimatum, Ellen chose to continue dancing for herself, understanding that she had spent her life caring for others but now deserved time for her own happiness. The story highlights Ellen’s struggle to set boundaries and the painful consequences of doing so later in life.
