Stepmom Washes Jeans, Keeps Money Found Inside

We’ve all had that moment when we find some forgotten cash in our pockets, but what happens when someone else finds it while doing you a favor? One person’s weekend visit to their dad turned into a dramatic showdown with their stepmom over a pair of jeans and some misplaced money. Let’s dive into the story and see what went down!

Weekend Visit to Dad’s

Fishing Trip and Missing Jeans

The Jeans Mystery Begins

Stepmom’s ‘Helpful’ Laundry

Money Panic!

Stepmom’s Money Rule

Unrequested Laundry Service

Money Returned, Lesson ‘Learned’

Time to Head Home

Dad’s Voicemail

Questioning the ‘Kindness’

Trust Issues and Laundry Lessons

So, our protagonist’s weekend visit to their dad’s house took an unexpected turn when their stepmom decided to wash their jeans, which had $70 in the pocket. The stepmom claimed the money as hers based on an old rule, but eventually returned it after a tense exchange. Our protagonist decided to head home early, feeling their trust was betrayed. Was it just a harmless reminder to be more responsible, or was it an overstep of boundaries? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

Stepmom steals $70 from stepchild’s jeans. NTA confronts her.

Stepmom’s nice gesture turns into theft. NTA, dad’s irresponsible parenting.

Stepmom steals money, returns only after being called out. NTA.

Stepmom’s power play backfires as OP sets a boundary

Stepmom pockets money found in jeans, gets called out. NTA.

Stepmom steals money, dad doesn’t defend. NTA calls her out.

Stepmom steals money from stepchild’s unwashed jeans. Commenters outraged.

Stepmom steals $70 found in jeans, gets caught and lies. NTA.

Maturely leaving an annoying situation = NTA

Respect boundaries and property, NTA for keeping found money

Stepmom keeps money found in washed jeans, commenter NTA.

NTA. Commenter calls out dad’s lack of support over stolen money

Finders keepers? Redditors debate washing machine money etiquette.

Stepmom steals stepdaughter’s money, NTA threatens police involvement.

Stepmom breaks trust, guest leaves. NTA

Money found in jeans, stepmom washes them without informing owner

Stepmom keeps $70 found in stepchild’s jeans, gaslights and steals. NTA.

Stepmom steals money from stepdaughter’s jeans, dad supports her. NTA.

Respect and privacy are key, NTA for setting boundaries.

Kind commenter offers digital flowers and hugs to mistreated OP

Stepmom disrespects, commenter says NTA for standing up

Stepmom caught pocketing $70 from washed jeans. NTA calls out.

Mature 24-year-old handles stepmom’s power play like a boss

Setting boundaries with a struggling stepmom during transition. NTA.

Stepmom crosses boundaries, NTA commenter agrees.

Stepmom stole money from son’s jeans. Not cool

Stepmom accused of stealing money from stepchild’s jeans

Stepmom steals money from stepchild’s jeans, NTA for leaving

Stepmom disrespects stepchild by treating them like a kid

Stepmom stole money from stepdaughter’s jeans, NTA for feeling violated

Stepmom keeps found money, commenter says NTA for speaking up

Respect boundaries and ask before washing someone’s clothes. NTA.

Stepmom tries to teach a lesson, but OP is NTA

Stepmom steals money from stepchild’s jeans, gaslights her. NTA.

Stepmom invaded privacy, washed clothes, stole money. NTA for speaking out.

Accusation of theft and cover-up in stepfamily laundering debacle

A cautionary reminder to double-check your belongings when traveling

Trust is key in a home, even with $10k

Accusation of stepmom stealing money from washed jeans

Stepmom’s sneaky move backfires, father fails to defend daughter. NTA

Parent steals child’s money, commenter calls out scummy behavior. NTA.

Stealing money found in jeans is not justified. #NTA

Advice on dealing with difficult stepmom, prioritize relationship with dad

Stepmom overstepping boundaries, commenter supports OP’s decision to leave.

Demanding justice for stolen money from stepmom. NTA.

Stepmom steals money from folded clothes, NTA calls her out.

Stepmom crosses boundaries by washing adult’s clothes without permission. NTA.

Childhood laundry rule exploited for profit, stepmom overstepping boundaries. NTA

Stepmom invades 24-year-old’s privacy, keeps found money. NTA.

Stepmom violated boundaries, washed clothes, stole money. NTA.

Stepmom keeps money found in jeans, claims it’s a rule

Asserting boundaries with dad for privacy

Stepmom overstepped boundaries, treating adult stepchild like a child. NTA.

Visiting someone and having your clothes washed without permission? NTA.

Stepmom washes jeans, keeps money found inside. Commenter relates, calls out SM.

Stepmom’s money lesson backfires, commenter’s dad’s wife is psycho

Returning found money is basic decency, not ‘maids pay’ culture.

Stepmom keeps money found in jeans, commenter advises confronting dad.

Laundry doesn’t equal ownership NTA for standing up.

Stepmom steals money from stepdaughter’s jeans, NTA for being upset.

Stepmom washes jeans, finds money, doesn’t return it. NTA.

User questions stepmom’s actions in washing stepson’s jeans with money.

Stepmom caught red-handed, NTA for feeling suspicious and upset

Money found in jeans doesn’t give stepmom right to keep it

Decent people don’t steal, people who care don’t steal. #NTA

Stepmom steals $70 from stepdaughter’s jeans, NTA demands apology

Redditors suggest calling the police on the thief stepmom

Stepmom keeps $70 found in jeans, commenter says NTA.

Stepmom steals $70 from stepchild’s pants, thinks it’s a lesson. NTA.

A mom in the Netherlands used laundry money for charity

Mom’s pocket money rule, NTA comment, and no replies.