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My mom uses me for money?
hello, I'm in a hard place right now. I'm 19 years old and moved in with my boyfriend about 5 months ago. I got my first job in October and ever since then, my mother has been using me for my money. she has to take me to work most of the time because I don't have a car and if I decide to tell her no to something that she "needs", she guilts me about how she doesn't really have to drive me to work every day and gets really pissed at me. I would be living very comfortably if it weren't for my mom. she is on disability (though I know she is perfectly capable of getting a full time job) and has a part time job. I give her gas money for taking me to work but always pesters me to buy her things. like cigarettes, money for food, sometimes she'll just randomly ask me for $50 and won't tell me why she needs it. she also got us kicked out of our apartment and did not tell me we were getting evicted until a week before we were supposed to leave.
my father had been sending me $600 a month for 10 years for my college fund and I found out a couple months ago that my mother had not been putting it into my college fund. but instead was usin it on other things...I will never know what she spent it on. it really hurt me that she did that, and I feel some slight resentment from her because of it.
and today, my bank account was all screwed up because she used my debit card to buy lots of gas and groceries without my permission. now, because of her, I don't have enough money to pay my half of the rent. i confronted her about it and she said she feels like I use her for a ride to work and didn't understand why I was mad because I couldn't make my rent. I feel as if she is using me for my money because she knows I'm submissive for her. what should I do in this situation?
12 Answers
- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
Have your dad send you the money directly, take the bus to work, and cut her off.
That kind of money going to things she wont tell you about sounds like a drug problem (or possibly gambeling). I feel ya tho I know what its like my moms an alcoholic vallium addict, back before I moved in with my dad I had to deal with my stuff (xbox, phone, ipod, etc.) just mysteriously going missing and her screaming and swining at me in her intoxicated rages then kicking me out of the house for no reason and spent many nights sleeping in the park because I was to embaressed to go stay with a friend because I didnt want to have to explain why I couldnt be at home.
- 9 years ago
I'm in a very similar situation, and I feel for you. I'm 17 and I just recently got my first job, and all of a sudden my mother expects me to start paying for bills and I have to give her gas money all the time, even though she can well afford these things. If I were you, I would get a new bank account so your mom cannot steal from you anymore. Reduce the amount of money you give to her. If she makes a big deal about it then just tell her you need to save up money. Use the money you've saved as a down payment on a used car, that way you will have low car payments. If the whole thing with the college fund money becomes, then you might want to consider filing a civil suit against her. Its tough doing that, but it might be what is needed. I hope things get better, because I know what this kind of stuff is like.
- PhyllisLv 45 years ago
Orale, Candace, these people are ****ing leeches and viruses that are sucking money out of you and your family. She's not a real friend if all she's doing is taking money and stuff from you guys and not even contributing one dollar for the stuff. Look, here's the thing: You guys need to start being more assertive with that leech and you have to say no once in a while. Make her pay a share of the bill or whatever. Also, she can't just take stuff that your mom wants to buy for herself. She's like a freaking child, so I don't see how Tracy is able to support herself and her brat kid. Also, stop inviting them places, or if that's not how they're going to places with you guys, makes your plans to go places without telling Tracy when and where you're going. Hope this helps. VIVA LA RAZA!
- Anonymous9 years ago
I think you should make plans in order to confront her face to face (perhaps ask your boyfriend to drive you, if possible....things like that - because this confrontation will be the break).
She's your mother, but I think this is going too far....600 dollars is no small amount, when it's been coming for ten years.
I think you should say something along the lines of, "Mother. You've been leeching off me for years now. I don't care that you've been driving me to work. The money you've been taking off me is worth more than you've been doing for me." If she tries to guilt you - using the old 'i've taken care of you all my life and this is how you repay me' line, say something along the lines of "I've repaid you enough".
This is just what I would do at least. My general advice is to get rid of her. As fast as possible - This isn't the situation where you can be submissive forever.
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- ?Lv 49 years ago
You are letting her lord the fact that she drives you to work over your head. I know that it is most convenient to have her drive you because you don't have a car, but you can find other ways to get to work. Heck, if your mom wasn't mooching off of you, you could probably save up and get a car.
You need to kick her out. It sounds like you've talked to her about, but she's just not getting the point or she doesn't care. and STOP GIVING HER MONEY. Take back your debit cards and change your pin. She won't stop asking for money if you keep giving it to her. She won't change her ways until you show her that you won't accept her behavior. Stay strong!
- 6 years ago
My mom is the same ******* way i get ssi check every month but that ***** takes my money knowing she get's a check to and she uses mine for bills and for sigs i ficking hate my mom for everything she is
- 8 years ago
Yea i just now am realizeing i should take action befor i really need money im 15 and my mom opened a bank account when i was a baby right after i was born idk y but im turning 16 and im getting a job soon next month so idk if i can make my self a bank account and if a can can i manage it or what ever any suggestions?
- Serene ELv 79 years ago
So she stole from you over many months/years.
take her off your account. If you can't get a new accot and don't give her a card. Cut her off at the knees, dear. No access to your money, no stealing.
- 9 years ago
Rent your own car.. try to find a sweet deal, and maybe you can just forever leave her alone for as long as desired.