I am currently in level 3 lock down and have been saving during this time for a new car. Since my older sister is no longer living with us and we don't have a car right now. I am 17, still in school and wanting to hopefully buy a car mid February 2022. Lately my mum has been taking my money and loaning it off to relatives who have drug and alcohol problems, she uses my money for her own alcohol. When I have told her I won't lend money for alcohol, gambling or drugs whatsoever. She should know this by now. but just today she gambled over $200. It may not seem like much and that is why I feel like I'm being a bit dramatic for feeling upset. Please tell me I am. I may be old enough to understand my feelings by now but I genuinely don't know and have no one else to ask. This isn't the first time this has happened but I tend to brush it off and say "its okay mum" because arguments in our family can become violent at times. Why is it so hard to leave my money alone? I help with whatever she needs food, bills, clothing for my younger siblings. I buy my own things as well so its not too much of strain on her financially. I'm so confused :( Any type of advice will be greatly appreciated!!
Submitted October 30, 2021 at 03:27AM by Itachitwaifu https://ift.tt/3mt1N1X
