Financially Strained Redditor Cuts Ties With Irresponsible Middle-Aged Parents, Gets Tired Of Paying For Their Bills Every Month

"I blocked their numbers and for the next 6 months I'll cut contact with them, I just can't deal with this anymore."

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• December 20, 2023

Supporting parents in their old age is a duty many embrace with respect and compassion. However, this task becomes exceedingly burdensome when the parents, like those in the Reddit story shared by OP, exhibit financial irresponsibility.

In the story, OP, a young adult, grapples with the weighty responsibility of financially supporting divorced parents in their mid-50s who have little regard for money management.

OP's father, barely working and consistently failing to repay borrowed money, even seeks a loan in OP's name for a business venture. This request is wisely refused, considering the father's track record of not repaying debts.

Similarly, OP's mother, with a history of part-time employment insufficient to cover her expenses, loses her job due to negligence and continues to live independently despite offers to live with another family member.

The stress of this situation is palpable—OP, working two jobs, faces the physical and emotional toll of this burden, evidenced by their statement about aging prematurely due to stress and the inability to care for themselves. The financial drain is relentless, with OP often ending up with the short end of the stick, having to bail out the parents regularly.

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Tired of supporting spendthrift divorced parents, OP is seeking help due to financial exhaustion.

Dad, not earning, asked for a loan to start a business. OP said no, given his history of not repaying loans.

OP covered numerous bills for him with the understanding that he'd repay, but he never fulfilled that commitment.

OP's mom had a 16-hour part-time job last year and insisted on living alone, citing that OP's dad would cover her expenses despite insufficient income.

Despite warnings, mom lost her job due to forgotten paperwork, leaving her finances in limbo as dad's support remains uncertain.

Two jobs, stress, aging poorly due to constant financial support for others, despite a good income, resentment over monthly assistance persists.

Mom lost her job, won't move in with sis, and is tangled up with a married man. OP is disappointed and seriously puzzled.

OP cut them off for good after burning another 3k. Blocked their numbers, and is in need a 6-month break—can't deal with it anymore.

OP still cares for them, but current complications are overwhelming.

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He's hitting the life "Ctrl+Alt+Delete"—tough, but a necessary reboot for their sanity!

Wit like this is the spice in life's seriousness—cheers!

Snip, block, and a dash of housing humor. Mom's got options: sis's place or a low-income penthouse!

Stepping into reality: Lazy 50-somethings gearing up for a full-time hustle. Socials, meet the block button—it's a lazy-free zone now!

Lazy retirement plan: Social security side-eyeing them. Time to swap thumb twiddling for a paycheck dance!

No cash for lazy leeches! House rule: no room for sofa spuds.

Fashionably late to the "Cut the Cord" party! No cash, no pleas, just the block button—time for a drama-free playlist!

Time to exit the finance circus, be the main act of self-care. No more parental fund drama—it's a solo show for his well-being!

In their 50s—ready or not, it's high time they graduate from Adulting 101 to the real deal.

No retirement plan here! Cut contact, watch them job-hunt at warp speed!

Cash flow shutdown: not a six-month diet, it's a financial forever fast!

His mental health is the main event. They've had more years than a cat's got lives to solve this puzzle.

In the financial sitcom of life, OP played the reluctant banker to their parents, the perennial spendthrifts. Their wallet, once a family treasure chest, is now closed for a much-needed sabbatical.

It seems in the budgeting classroom of life; sometimes the children teach the parents a lesson in Economics 101.

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Sophia