AITJ for refusing to give my half sister money that was left specifically for me
So I just finished trade school completely debt free which honestly still doesnt feel real. The only reason that was possible is because my grandpa set up a fund for me when I was a kid. He was my person you know. Taught me how to drive took me fishing every weekend showed up to every single thing I ever did. He passed when I was 16 but before he did he made sure that money was locked in a trust with my name on it specifically for my education.
That man planned for my future before I even knew what a future was.
Ok so heres the mess.
My mom remarried when I was about 14. Her husband has always been whatever toward me. Not mean just not interested. They had my half sister a couple years later shes 6 now. Shes a cute kid I dont have any issues with her but were not close. I left for school pretty much right after she was born so I only really see her a few times a year.
After my graduation my mom pulled me aside and started with the whole Im so proud of you speech. Then she directed real quick to the actual point.
She asked if Id be willing to put some of the leftover money from my fund toward my half sister. Theres about eight thousand left and I was planning to use it for my move because I got a job in a different state. Maybe put some toward a car or save it in case I want to go back to school later.
She said my sister doesnt have anyone setting up funds for her and that it would mean a lot. Said I was lucky and my sister deserves a chance too.
I told her that money came from grandpa. He saved it for me. He put my name on it. He didnt even know my half sister would exist someday and honestly he wasnt exactly a fan of my stepdad either.
That money has nothing to do with them.
She got real quiet and then hit me with the guilt trip. Said she thought I cared more about family than money and I guess she was wrong.
And that set something off in me because where was all this family energy when my stepdad made me feel like a guest in my own house. Or when I had to figure out applications and housing completely on my own because she was always busy with the baby. Now suddenly family matters when theres money on the table.
AITJ?
