Imagine growing up in a difficult household, working hard to overcome obstacles, and finally achieving your dreams, only to find out that your mom spent your $150k inheritance meant for your education. That’s what happened to a 27-year-old woman who reached out to her grandparents’ friends to learn more about her family’s past. When she confronted her mom about the missing inheritance, she was met with mixed reactions. Is she in the wrong for wanting answers? Let’s dive into her story.
A Rough Childhood ️

Mom’s Struggles

Growing Up Poor

Grandparents’ Love ❤️

Fighting Through Hardships

A New Beginning

Hard Work Pays Off

Proud of Her Achievements

A Necessary Burden ️♀️

A Shocking Discovery

Mom’s Big Secret

Confronting Mom

Trust Violated?

Inheritance Drama Unfolds
After learning that her mom spent the $150k inheritance meant for her and her siblings’ education, our determined protagonist confronted her mom and demanded answers. However, the Johnsons, who revealed the secret, felt their trust had been violated. While our heroine believes she has the right to know the truth, the Johnsons argue that it’s all in the past and she should let it go. So, who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this inheritance fiasco. ♀️ ️♀️
NTA. Mom spent $150k inheritance not entitled to. Needs to pay up.

NTA. Check public records for executor & legality. Johnsons gave fund.

NTA. Johnsons projected guilt by telling you about the inheritance.

OP feels guilty for breaking promise to Johnsons, who are also at fault for not ensuring inheritance was spent on education. Commenters suggest consulting a lawyer and confronting family members involved.

NTA. Friends reassure OP. Replies blame Johnsons and mom.

Daughter shares her surprise at the amount her mom spent

Grandparents’ mistake leads to mom spending inheritance
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The Johnsons made a mistake and may face legal consequences

Questioning the legality of mom’s actions with inheritance.

NTA speaks up about mishap with $150k inheritance

Suspicious Johnsons may have taken inheritance money too. Contact attorney.

Get a lawyer now! This situation reeks of fraud

Legal action advised for inheritance theft. NTA wins.

Demanding full repayment for stolen inheritance. NTA

OP clarifies multiple usernames, apologizes for confusion

Blaming the Johnsons for giving irresponsible access to inheritance

NTA for being upset about mom’s theft and going NC

NTA! You deserve better . Seek legal advice and thrive

Grandchildren’s inheritance spent, NTA suggests legal action

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?

Mom steals daughter’s $150k inheritance, commenters agree NTA

NTA, seek legal action against mother and Johnsons for their actions

NTA and legal action may be necessary

Mother stole inheritance, family rugsweeping, consult lawyer for recovery
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Heartbreaking story of parents stealing inheritance, lying, and facing foreclosure

Standing up for yourself and exposing family secrets

Fight for your rights! Consider legal action against injustice.

NTA discovers mother stole inheritance, executors knew.

NTA from the Midwest, tough call, long learning curve

Commenter sympathizes with daughter’s situation and criticizes mother’s actions.

Caught in the act: NTA discovers mom spent inheritance

Grandparents share blame for not leaving inheritance to grandchildren. NTA.

Generations later, still angry over lost inheritance. Don’t be selfish

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and offers explanation.

Suggests checking the will with a lawyer to uncover truth

Get the truth! NTA advised to consult attorney for records.

Mom stole daughter’s inheritance and shows no remorse

Talking to a lawyer and getting all the information is key.

Doubts raised about existence of inheritance, trust fund questioned

Commenters show support for OP’s anger towards mother’s theft

Encouraging support for taking legal action against abusive family member.

NTA. The Johnsons violated *your* trust by giving away inheritance

Commenter suggests legal action against mom for spending inheritance

Closure achieved! NTA for taking control of the situation.

Commenter believes OP is not the a**hole.

NTA wants to get back stolen inheritance. Justified or not?

Daughter rightfully calls out mom for spending inheritance
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Betrayed by mom spending inheritance. NTA sets boundaries.

Paying for mom’s theft? NTA discovers mom spent inheritance

Daughter discovers mom spent her inheritance. Family secrets revealed. ♀️

Mom stole daughter’s inheritance, no relationship without consequences
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Daughter confronts mom for stealing her education money. NTA

Daughter cuts off mom who spent $150k inheritance

NTA. Heartbreaking to lose a mom, but she’s not worth it

Get a lawyer and go after the Johnsons!

NTA! Justified in cutting contact. Forgive yourself if you reconnect

NTA: Inheritance spent, but at least she improved.
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Seek legal advice, 150k is a lot to lose.

NTA calls out mother’s theft, others support honesty

Commenter is not the a-hole in this situation

Mom spent $150k inheritance for all kids’ education. NTA’s opinion?
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Heartbreaking story of a mother’s betrayal towards her daughter.

NTA. Johnsons sided with your mom who financially abused you

NTA. Mother and Johnsons should take the consequence. You got shafted

Cutting ties with a bad decision-making parent. NTA

Mom spent daughter’s inheritance, commenter confronts her. NTA

Supportive comment and reply, encouraging NC and STEM achievements

Choose your own family. NTA for setting boundaries

Controversial take on single mothers with sarcastic tone ♂️

Cutting toxicity, good lesson learned
