At 18, the OP sought independence from babysitting their younger siblings and quietly set up their own place with the hard-earned savings. When the OP's parents found out, they not only opposed it but emptied the OP's savings account without asking.
Furious and betrayed, the OP came to their aunt and uncle's house and lived with them, and the family soon learned about the parents' theft.
The situation got intense when the parents showed up, blaming the OP for everything. However, the aunt stood up for the OP, and the family united against the parents.
Want to know more about the story, whether the OP could get back their lost money, and what happened to the parents next? Keep reading for the full details.
Source: Reddit
Here's the full story of the OP:
OP determined to move out after secretly securing an apartment and a full-time job, faced immediate eviction from parents
OP discovered that their savings account had been emptied by the parents without their consent
The OP was so furious that they rallied other family members to confront their parents, but it didn't work
OP's parents threw fake money at the OP, and confessed to using the actual stolen money to pay off a credit card
OP demanded the return of the stolen funds but they refused
The parents, facing social stigma, eventually met the OP to negotiate
OP and their parents is now in a strained relationship
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