My sweet grandmother, Marilyn, is the most generous person I know. So when my aunt Lori pitched the idea of a family vacation, Grandma was thrilled. But I soon realized Lori wasn’t planning a bonding trip; she was after a cash grab.

Aunt Lori convinced Grandma to fund the vacation, promising a luxurious resort. But when they arrived, Grandma was dropped off at a roach-infested motel while Lori and her daughter, Rachel, checked into the fancy resort. Grandma, always understanding, tried to make the best of it, but when she called me, I was furious.