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The inequality didn\u2019t make me bitter. Exactly. It made me independent. I graduated with honors in graphic design, landed a job at a marketing firm, and met Marcus Chen at a professional networking event. He was a software developer with kind eyes and a laugh that made my chest warm. We dated for 2 years before he proposed on a hiking trail overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. My parents attended our wedding, but they left early. Hannah had a stomachache. She was 22 years old.<\/p>\n

Marcus and I built a beautiful life together. We bought a modest house in a neighborhood with good schools, planning for the future. When I got pregnant 2 years into our marriage, we were thrilled. I called my mother immediately, expecting at least some semblance of enthusiasm. That\u2019s nice, dear.<\/p>\n

Patricia said, \u201cHannah just got engaged, though.<\/p>\n

Can you believe it?\u201d to Drew Sutton, the investment banker.<\/p>\n

His family owns half of Lake Asiggo. 3 months into my pregnancy, Hannah announced she was also expecting. Suddenly, my mother had time for baby conversations, except every conversation was about Hannah\u2019s pregnancy. Hannah\u2019s morning sickness was so much worse than normal. Hannah\u2019s cravings were so specific. Hannah needed custom prenatal vitamins shipped from Sweden.<\/p>\n

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The inequality didn\u2019t make me bitter. Exactly. It made me independent. I graduated with honors in graphic design, landed a job at a marketing firm, and met Marcus Chen at a professional networking event. He was a software developer with kind eyes and a laugh that made my chest warm. We dated for 2 years…<\/p>\n

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