Feeling Squirmy-A Shift in My Financial Independence

Amber French
Aug 31, 2018 · 6 min read
Art by Oyl Miller / Oylmiller.com

Don't ever depend on anyone for money. Specifically, a love interest aka a husband. Mom taught me that at a young age. I was raised to work hard and always fend for myself financially. The song Miss Independent was my jam. Ne-Yo should have collaborated with me for the video. I could see it vividly — a dance number in a chic suit, taking calls on a sleek retro phone, while swinging around a…

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Amber French

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Learning & unlearning on this parenthood journey. Do-er, mom, kitchen dancer. Always listen to the storytellers. https://ambercoloredglasses.com/

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