A woman has shared her outrage after her mother borrowed $11,000 from her and then refused to pay it back. The upset woman shared her story on social media as she sought advice over the troublesome situation. She revealed how her adoptive mother had told her that she didn't need to return the money she had taken from her because she "raised her."
Explaining her story in more detail she wrote: "I used to live with my mum and dad who adopted me at birth. My dad always said I would inherit our family home after they both passed away. Well, my father passed away unexpectedly in 2021 and we have been struggling to keep up with bills since then.
"I got in a car accident in late 2022 and ended up getting a settlement check for it in June 2023. I loaned my mum a total of $11,000 for repairs to the house and bills to catch up on. I told her if we ended up selling the house and moving out together she could keep the majority of the money since we’d be living together. But I never agreed to let her keep it if we moved out separately since I would need the income."
Her mother thinks she doesn't owe her (Getty Images)She continued: "Since that conversation, I moved in with my boyfriend and she was staying at the house. She ended up having a stroke in October of 2023 and sold the house I was supposed to inherit and moved in with her new fiancé. She’s given me $4,000 back since then. Plus her fiancé paid for a couple of car maintenance and repairs so I’ve also deducted that from the money she’s owed me.
"However, she refuses to pay me back the last $5,900 as she feels like I owe her this since she raised me. I desperately need that money since I’ve gone back to school and I need to quit my job to focus on my studies and my health. I only have 4 months until I’m done with my classes and I can get my new job in my career. She was the one who chose to adopt me. I didn’t ask for it. I don’t owe her anything for raising me, that’s her job as a mother."
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The woman then asked for advice as she described how her mother clearly had the money to spare. She explained: "She also always tells me about how she has money, and she’s gonna use it how she wants to buy a new car and how she went to Cancun for Vacation. And went gambling in Vegas.
The woman sought advice online (Getty Images/iStockphoto)"I honestly don’t know what to do. How do I ask for the rest of my money? How do I leave on good terms with her if that’s possible? What should be my next step?" Other social media users then joined the discussion as they offered their help. One wrote: "When it comes to money and lending it, don't trust anyone. I don't think there's anything you can do, but learn from this lesson." Another added: "If you have any proof that its a loan. Take her to small claims court. You might not get the full amount. But you won't need a lawyer. And the well i raised her won't work in her defense. And most judges would call that defense out for the BS that it is."
A third offered: "I would reiterate the agreement that you both agreed to when you loaned her the money and tell her that you need back by a certain date. You don’t owe her Jack shit for raising you. That was her job/responsibility when she decided to have a child." Another social media user commented: "This one is painfully easy. Determine in your mind when a reasonable time to get paid back is. Tell your mother that date and tell her if she hasn't paid you back by then, you are going no contact until she does. If she doesn't square off, cut off contact and move on with your life. If she's willing to ruin your relationship over money, let her."
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