Imagine growing up with frugal parents who never quite understood your interests or desires. You receive gifts that are more about saving money than making you feel special. Fast forward to your 25th birthday, and you finally receive a gift that makes you feel loved and appreciated - a used car. You're over the moon, only to find out later that the car was never really yours. 😢💔 Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

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A Gesture of Love? ❤️

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The Shocking Revelation 😲

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The Real Gift? 🤔

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This young woman's emotional journey takes her from feeling unloved and misunderstood to being overjoyed by a seemingly thoughtful gift, only to have her heart shattered when she learns the car was never really hers. Her parents' actions leave her feeling manipulated and questioning their intentions. As she moves forward, she's focusing on healing and investing in herself, determined to rise above the hurt and create a better life. Let's see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation... 😢
Parents gift roof rack for non-existent car, deemed abusive. NTA

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Growing up without proper clothes, NTA for not accepting car 👍

ohmamago | ohmamago
The comment section takes a dark turn with thoughts of retirement.

LuvMeLongThyme | LuvMeLongThyme
Commenter sympathizes with OP and condemns parents' behavior. 😔

Lurker_the_Pip | Lurker_the_Pip
Cutting toxic family ties: NTA for moving on. 👍

ewan | ewan
Daughter's parents gifted her a car, now want it back. She's NTA.

fountainofMB | fountainofMB
Commenter sympathizes with OP, Harry Potter reference sparks humor.

Cyvasse_Khal | Cyvasse_Khal
🎁 Giving a car as a gift is not unheard of. NTA.

LordofToomay | LordofToomay
Savage but hilarious comeback to entitled parents. 😂

Vixie_Rose | Vixie_Rose
Cutting toxic people out of your life is always a win 🙌

Sable19 | Sable19
Parents emotionally abuse and neglect daughter, NTA for cutting ties. 😢

JCBashBash | JCBashBash
Heartbreaking neglect from parents. NTA commenter offers support. 😢

HeckinZebra | HeckinZebra
Daughter discovers car 'gift' not really hers, feels embarrassed and upset 😢

OutsideUsual0 | OutsideUsual0
🚫👨👩👧👧 Emotionally abusive parents, commenter supports NTA's decision.

ToriBelaris | ToriBelaris
Daughter rightfully upset over 'gift' that parents want to sell.

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Cutting ties with family? This comment says NTA.

strike_match | strike_match

pookguyinc | pookguyinc
That's a tough situation. 😔

DelurkingtoComment | DelurkingtoComment
Empowerment and self-worth first 💪🏻, then relationships 👫. NTA

Ok-Squirrel693 | Ok-Squirrel693
Growing up poor doesn't justify emotional abuse from wealthy parents. 😢

Murderbunny13 | Murderbunny13

chart1961 | chart1961
Heartbreaking story of emotional abuse from parents. NTA 💔

Myvas | Myvas
Clear communication is key in avoiding emotional rollercoasters 🚗

ElectronHick | ElectronHick
Stand up for yourself and get away from toxic parents 💪

MAR12345BR | MAR12345BR
Leave toxic family, you deserve better 👏

ReportSufficient7929 | ReportSufficient7929
👍 Empathetic response to a difficult family situation.

alv269 | alv269
Setting boundaries with toxic family members. 👍

hyteskatyamattel | hyteskatyamattel
Empathetic comment offers support to OP's difficult situation.

Carl__Gordon_Jenkins | Carl__Gordon_Jenkins
The comment raises questions about car ownership and insurance.

Interesting-Month-56 | Interesting-Month-56
Cutting off toxic family members 👊

Waskomsause | Waskomsause
👍 Not the a**hole! Parents deserve the blame.

warrinerdot | warrinerdot
Cutting toxic parents out of your life. 👏

gabbydearest91 | gabbydearest91
Daughter's dilemma over 'gift' of car from toxic parents 😢

SnooFoxes4362 | SnooFoxes4362
NTA. Commenter advises OP to move out and escape abusive parents.

m3gauley | m3gauley
When your parents gift you carmex instead of a car 😂

LilRedMoon__ | LilRedMoon__
Surviving abuse and cutting ties for better mental health 👏

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Toxic parents? Consider cutting them out for your own health 👌

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Escape toxic parents, save up and move out. You got this! 👏

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Don't let them take advantage of you. Get what's owed 💰

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Take control of your life. Disconnect from them financially. 👍

TexFiend | TexFiend
Clear judgement, no drama. 👍

Gdiworog | Gdiworog
👍 Not the a**hole. Emotional manipulation from parents, reconsider relationship.

xpotential31 | xpotential31
Cutting off toxic family members: NTA takes a stand 🙌

TCGislife | TCGislife
👍Agree with the commenter's judgement on the parents' behavior

queezypotato | queezypotato
Empathetic reply offers comfort and reassurance to hurting commenter ❤️

Safe-Supermarket-559 | Safe-Supermarket-559
Parents prioritize vacation home over daughter's needs. NTA.

dart1126 | dart1126
Ownership and expenses of the car questioned. 🤔

Confusion-Advanced | Confusion-Advanced
Keep the car and cut them out of your life 🚫

Dist0rt3dDr3am | Dist0rt3dDr3am
Heartfelt support for daughter in abusive family situation 💖

Advanced-Extent-420 | Advanced-Extent-420
Commenter points out parents' negligence, calls OP NTA. 👍

Kaatelynng | Kaatelynng
🎁 Birthday gift drama? Take it to Judge Judy! NTA wins.

roberto487 | roberto487
Commenter advises cutting off toxic family and self-care 🙌

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A mother's delusional thinking about giving a car as a gift 😢

Delicious_Alps_909 | Delicious_Alps_909
Commenter sympathizes with OP and questions parents' priorities. 🤔

LadyNCO | LadyNCO
Protect the car with some creative ideas! 😉

ellejaysea | ellejaysea
Cutting toxic family members out of your life 👋

shannamarie91 | shannamarie91
Don't let them gaslight you. Stand up for yourself. 💪

Strange_Dog6483 | Strange_Dog6483
You deserve better care ❤️. NTA

Grumpygeese4 | Grumpygeese4