After Mom Passed, Dad Gave My College Fund to My Brother — But the Truth Sparked a Turning Point
When Leila lost her mother at 16, the grief was heavy, but the promise of a college education kept her going. Her mother had been loving, resilient, and quietly strong despite battling lupus. After her passing, legal rules meant Leila’s father—who had left the family during her mom’s illness—became the custodian of the funds meant…