Help! I Offered Some of My Family My Precious Jewels. Then the Vultures Swept In.
Briefly

The situation escalated when my daughter-in-law expressed disappointment over her daughter, whom I've never met, not receiving a piece. Their expectation has left me unsettled.
I was genuinely surprised by the greed my husband’s children have shown. They have plenty of their own inherited jewelry, yet they still want more from me.
My intention was to create a meaningful connection by passing down jewelry that meant something to me, not to spark feelings of entitlement among my stepchildren.
It's alarming to consider how this might foreshadow their behavior when my husband passes away. Does this mean they will be unsatisfied with what he leaves behind?
Read at Slate Magazine
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