
13/07/2025
When my lazy, spoiled son crossed a line, I made an unthinkable decision: to swap lives for seven days with a homeless man he mocked. He'd learn hard lessons... or be out. What could go wrong?
After my husband passed, life became a blur of work and bills. Meanwhile, my 30-year-old son, Eidan, stayed home, doing nothing.
“I just need time to figure things out,” he’d say. But two years passed—just dirty dishes, piles of laundry, and Eidan glued to his phone.
One evening, we went for a walk. A man on the curb quietly asked, “Sir, could you spare some water?”
Eidan rolled his eyes. “What, should I order you a pizza too? Get lost.”
“Eidan!” I snapped. “Apologize right now!”
“To this guy? Are you serious?” he scoffed and walked off.
My heart broke. That night, something in me snapped. I went out and found the man.
The next morning, Eidan walked into the kitchen and froze. “That’s him! From last night!”
“Yes,” I said. “His name is Stephen. He’s staying here. And you owe him an apology.”
Stephen smiled. “Hey, kid. Nice to meet you.”
Eidan was furious. “I’m not apologizing. This is insane!”
I looked him in the eyes. “Then here’s the deal: for the next seven days, you live like Stephen. Work. Clean. No complaints. Prove you can contribute. If not, you’re out.”
“You’re kicking me out?”
“I’m giving you a chance to grow up. If you want respect, earn it.”
He stormed off.
The next morning, Eidan packed and left... Story continues in the c0mments 👇