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My cousin keeps having babies she cant even afford

My cousin keeps having babies she can’t even afford to raise, and her boyfriend? He’s out gambling almost every night. Every time someone in the family tries to talk some sense into her, she just says, “Things will get better.” But how? She’s already struggling to feed the kids she has, and he’s blowing money on cards and drinks. 😩 It’s heartbreaking because the kids are innocent in all this — they didn’t ask to be born into chaos. Sometimes I wonder if I should step in or just keep my distance. I hate feeling judgmental, but watching this cycle repeat itself is exhausting. Like… when will enough finally be enough? 💔 Would you try to intervene, or just stay out of it since it’s “not your business”?

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stay out of it! it’s not your business. you don’t always know what goes on behind closed doors. plus, if she already knows she’s struggling, support is more important than criticism.

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