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4,000 Ohio rent-to-own agreements to be forgiven under lawsuit settlement
By Michelle Rivera
Asking Eric: We had our daughter a bit later in life. But why do people assume I'm her grandma?
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
Dear Eric: I am the mother of a beautiful four-year-old girl. On seven separate occasions strangers have asked me if I am her grandmother. I struggled with fertility issues for many years, and finally resorted to IVF, which took another few years to be successful.
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