Base 1: Unity Is there a clearly stated thesis in the introductory paragraph? Yes
Do all the supporting paragraphs back up the thesis? Yes Your comments: I like the way your lead the readers to thesis statement in the introduction. But, I see 2 conflicts in yours thesis statements. The first conflict is between your income and life. The second conflict is between your mother-in-law and you.
Base 2: Support
Is there specific evidence? Yes
Is there plenty of it? Yes
Your comments: