"She Broke My Crystals Because They’re Evil” - Redditor Wants To Sue Roommate’s Mom

"We have an Echo Show on. In the living room so she’s literally caught on camera."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• August 1, 2024

Maintaining harmony in shared living spaces can be challenging, especially when differences in beliefs or preferences arise. One such incident occurred when a disagreement over crystals led to significant property damage.

OP's roommate Tanya's parents were visiting their apartment for the first time, and Tanya asked OP to move some crystals from the living room to OP's bedroom. However, OP, who was already in a rush to get to work, declined the request.

Later, Tanya's mother broke the crystals and threw them away, claiming they were evil. Fortunately, an Echo Show in the living room caught the incident on camera. OP plans to take this evidence to the police to file a renter's claim, as one of the destroyed items was a large amethyst piece, about the size of half a basketball, and another was a large wand of Selenite, which OP's mom had given them.

When OP informed Tanya about the incident, Tanya explained that her mother disliked crystals and had asked OP to move them, but the request came as OP was heading out the door, and they didn't have time to move the crystals gently.

With Tanya's mother still in town and video evidence of her damaging the crystals, OP intends to file a report. There's also a large scratch on the hardwood floor, which OP has reported to the landlord. OP's mom suggests getting a restraining order, given the circumstances. However, Tanya refuses to provide her mother's name, and OP plans to file charges, feeling that there should be consequences for the destruction of property worth thousands of dollars. OP has also emailed the landlord about the floor damage and explained the situation.

OP's roommate asked her to move some crystals from the living room to her room before her parents' visit, but OP refused because she was in a rush for work.

Tanya's mom broke and threw away crystals, including a large amethyst and a Selenite wand, claiming they were evil.

Tanya mentioned that her mother doesn't like crystals and asked the OP to move them, but the OP didn't have time to do it.

Tanya's mom damaged the floor and smashed crystals, and OP has video evidence and might file a report, possibly even seek a restraining order.

OP is planning to file charges because her roommate's mom caused damage, and Tanya thinks OP is wrong for holding her accountable.

OP should report the incident to the police and her landlord to avoid liability for the damage.

OP could complain to her landlord about having Tanya evicted.

The situation with her roommate isn't working, so it's time to find a new one.

OP should file charges and civil actions to recover the costs and damages caused by Tanya's mom.

Crystals can be valuable, with darker amethyst being more expensive, so it's essential to report.

Her belief that crystals are evil is unfounded, as they are natural stones.

OP's roommate can handle her demanding mother elsewhere; if she disagrees, it's time for a new roommate.

The roommate and her mother are at fault for damaging OP's property, and she should consider pressing charges.

OP needs to consider calling the police and getting a report for her landlord.

Destroying someone else's belongings is wrong, and OP's friend's mother should compensate for the damage.

OP should report the damage to the police and let the landlord know so as not to be blamed. Tanya's mom broke some valuable crystals because she thought they were terrible, which isn't a good excuse. OP might want to consider pressing charges and pursuing legal action to get reimbursed for the costs. It also seems like a good idea for OP to start looking for a new roommate, given how Tanya and her mom handled things. Everyone deserves respect for their stuff, and Tanya's mom should be held responsible for the damage.

Damjan