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The Struggle Is Real: When Parents Take Credit for Your Hard Work

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Imagine working your tail off to pay for college, only to find out someone else is taking the credit for your grind – and that someone is your mom! As a first-gen student hustling to make ends meet, our protagonist thought her biggest challenge was the tuition bill, but it turns out, there’s a plot twist involving family drama and a workplace revelation. Let’s dive into the juicy details of this financial faux pas.

The Price of Education

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Family Finances: A Balancing Act

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The Deal with College Costs

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Choosing Education Over Rent

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Guilt Trips and Financial Gripes

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Breaking Free from the Bank of Mom & Dad

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The Broken Promise ‍♀️

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Self-Sufficient Student

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Workplace Whispers ️

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Mom’s Workplace Gossip

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The Untruth Unveiled

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Setting the Record Straight ✅

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Credit Where Credit’s Due

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A Daughter’s Declaration

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Mom’s Meltdown

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Dad’s Unfazed Reaction

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Financial Independence or Family Feud?

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The Cost Breakdown

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Tuition Tally and Living Expenses

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Housing Hustle ️

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The Hidden Costs of College Life

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Books and Bites on a Budget

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In a world where keeping up appearances can overshadow reality, our hardworking heroine found herself in a showdown with her own mother over who’s footing the college bill. The drama unfolded at work, of all places, and ended with a family dinner that served up a hefty portion of truth. As the dust settles, it’s clear that our protagonist isn’t just earning her degree; she’s also mastering the art of standing up for herself. ‍ Let’s see what the court of public opinion has to say about this domestic dilemma…

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Mom tries to take credit for your hard work? NTA!

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Defending yourself against a self-serving tale. NTA for sure!

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Mom’s toxic behavior is hurting you. Don’t feel bad. NTA

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Standing up to guilt-tripping mom , but dad gets an F .

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Mom wants credit for financial support but doesn’t provide it

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Mom’s lies backfire as OP tells the truth.

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Savage yet justified – mom’s embarrassment, not OP’s fault

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Explore financial aid options for extenuating circumstances

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Financial independence and entitlement clash in family dynamics.

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Standing strong! Keep your distance, you’re not the a**hole here.

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Mom’s rewriting history to look good backfires, making her a fool

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Truth always prevails . Mom should’ve helped, not lied .

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Empower yourself! Advocate for fair financial aid and less stress

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Standing up for yourself and telling the truth!

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The cost of college in America is insane! Good luck

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Mom’s lie backfires! Honesty is the best policy.

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Empowering response! You handled the situation with grace and dignity

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Standing up for yourself and your hard work pays off

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Struggling to cover expenses alone? Financial aid may not be enough

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Unlocking financial aid opportunities for low-income students. NTA situation

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Standing up to mom’s lies Glad dad understands ‍ ‍

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Finding support in r/raisedbynarcissists for dealing with parental struggles

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Mom’s lies exposed! NTA for calling her out.

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Parent taking credit for hard work, a**hole move.

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Standing up to Mom’s lies and criticism? Not the a**hole

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Blowing up a lie you didn’t know about? Not the a**hole

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Honesty prevails . She should’ve thought twice before lying.

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Toxic parents seeking credit for your success? Time to break free

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Parent takes credit for child’s work, commenter calls out hypocrisy

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Latina solidarity! Dealing with narcissistic traits in our moms. NTA

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Dad takes credit for my work, but I’m definitely NTA

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Expensive housing, but at least it includes WiFi and furniture!

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Standing up for yourself is a big step towards independence

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Navigating family dynamics? Join the Raised By Narcissist subreddit! ‍

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