My Stepmom Refused to Give Me Money for a Prom Dress My Brother Sewed One from Our Late Mom’s Jeans C0llection…

“So there is money,” I said. “You’re just not letting me use it.”

Her chair scraped back against the floor. “Watch your tone.”

“You’re using our money.”

Her face went flat in a way that always meant danger.

“I am keeping this family afloat,” she said. “You have no idea what things cost.”