My Parents Stole My College Money for My Brothers Wedding, Their House, and Business, but They Messed with the Wrong Person
Some say family means forgiveness no matter what, but I learned that true respect comes when you stand up for yourself—even against those who raised you.
My great-aunt Martha was a trailblazer. She believed in women’s education and set up savings accounts for all the girls in the family, including me, with \$75,000 for college. She told me, “A woman with an education has choices, and choices mean freedom.” I promised to make her proud.
After her passing, I discovered my balance was only \$13,000. My parents had used the money—wedding, house, and business expenses. When I confronted them, they claimed it was for the family’s benefit. I was furious and left, deciding to take out loans for college.
Then, I found Aunt Martha’s will, which stated that anyone who took the funds had to repay every cent, or face court. I took legal action, and when my parents realized I wasn’t backing down, they panicked. James even offered to repay if I dropped the case.
They called me heartless, but I wasn’t the one who broke trust. They did. And now, they were scrambling to return what they stole.
Aunt Martha’s words echoed in my mind: “A woman with an education has choices. And I choose not to be walked on.”
