Brace yourselves for a wild ride, folks! We’ve got a 17-year-old lad with a heart of gold and a mom who’s hiding more secrets than a spy novel! ️♀️ This poor kid’s been waiting for his grandpa’s cheques like a dog waiting for a bone , but little did he know, his mom’s been hoarding them like a squirrel stashing nuts for winter! ️ Buckle up, because this story’s about to take a turn that’ll make your head spin faster than a fidget spinner! ️
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Cheques

Driving Lessons & Monthly Car Money for the Sisters

No Driving for Me, But Grandpa Has a Plan!

Where Did the Cheques Go? ❓

Grandpa’s Confusion: He Sent the Cheques!

Searching for Socks, Finding Secrets ️

✍️ The Telltale Handwriting

Confronting Mom: Why Hide the Money?

The Jealous Foster Sister

Mom’s Annoyance: Give Back the Envelopes!

Mom’s Fury: How Dare You Take Them!

AITA for Taking What’s Mine?

The Shocking Truth Behind the Missing Cheques! ️
Well, well, well… looks like our young hero ♂️ has uncovered a mystery worthy of Sherlock Holmes himself! Turns out, his mom’s been hiding his grandpa’s cheques like a squirrel hoarding nuts ️, all because his foster sister’s feeling a bit jealous . But here’s the kicker – instead of finding a way to make everyone happy , mom’s demanding he give back the envelopes or split the cash with his sister! The audacity! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!
Mom steals money meant for me to give to foster sister. NTA

Mom hides money for foster sister, commenter NTA suggests solution.

Don’t let guilt trip force you to share your gift.

Set up a bank account, buy sister a toy. NTA.

Mother’s favoritism towards foster sister at the cost of own children.

Mom and step-sister are TA, your money, your rules

NTA victim of abusive mother stealing money for foster sister. Report abuse.

Taking back stolen money from mom who gave it away. NTA.

Be honest with grandpa, but don’t flaunt the money

Mother’s obsession with foster sister hurts daughter. Get an advocate.

Supportive comment encourages OP to move out when they turn 18.

Mom caught stealing mail to give money to foster sister? NTA

Mother stole from you. Ask grandfather to send money directly. NTA

Money-hiding mom gets called out for unfair treatment. NTA

Expose the theft! Demand checks directly from grandpa. #NTA

Mom steals mail and money meant for me. NTA.

Mom unfairly hid my money but I don’t owe foster sister. NTA

Fair does not mean equal. Mom stealing from you is wrong.

Mother neglecting her parental duties, therapy could help.

NTA, but mom’s actions could be considered a federal crime ♂️
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Expose the truth! Tell grandpa about mom’s sneaky behavior!

Mom caught stealing money, gaslights OP. Definitely NTA.

Sneaky mom caught! PO box or trusted friend?
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Stealing mail and money is illegal. NTA for being upset.

Mom steals from me to give to foster sister. NTA.

Secure your money by opening a separate bank account with grandparents

Mother’s favoritism could lead to sister’s dysfunctional behavior. NTA.

Supportive comment, empathizing with OP’s situation and offering solutions.

A helpful Australian explains financial rights and options

Kind gesture or unfair treatment? A surprising gift solution.

Secure your money with a personal bank account

Mom steals money, guilt trips you? Definitely NTA here.

Mom caught hiding money for foster sister. NTA, it’s theft.

Smart solution for controlling your own savings with grandpa’s help

Mom steals money, but is OP’s suspicion valid? #NTA

Helpful advice on opening a bank account at 17 in Australia

Foster kid shares gratitude for equal treatment.

Grandpa’s money, your right. NTA, talk to him

Protect your savings! NTA, ask grandpa for savings account

Protect your money with grandpa’s help! NTA

Mother caught stealing from child, not helping foster sister. NTA

Stand your ground! It’s your money, not your foster sister’s.

Mom caught stealing money meant for me. NTA for confronting her.

Mom steals from daughter to give to foster sister?!
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Teaching Gramps Venmo: the modern day piggy bank
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User doubts mom’s explanation for taking money from daughter.

Mom steals from 17-year-old to give to foster sister?!
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Confronting theft: advice on exposing mom’s actions to grandpa.

Secret account suggestions for OP’s money-saving NTA situation.

Mom’s behavior is financial abuse. Save the money in trust.

Setting boundaries with a mom who stole from you.

Protect your money and privacy with a PO Box

Taking someone else’s money is stealing, NTA for protecting it

Consider getting a PO box to avoid further interference. NTA!

Protect your cash: ask grandpa to hold onto it

Mom caught stealing, sister’s jealousy not your responsibility. #NTA

Mom steals money from son and grandpa to gift foster sister

Mom stealing money meant for you and giving to foster sister

Supportive comment for OP dealing with unreasonable mother.

Protect your money with a PO box and sister’s help

Mom caught stealing money for foster sister, NTA.

Trust your grandparents to hold your money until you’re independent.

Mom prioritizes foster sister over daughter’s financial security. NTA.
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Mom favoring foster sister over me? NTA recommends solutions.
