A mother chose to secretly fund her extravagant lifestyle using the inheritance that rightfully belonged to her daughter.

The money was meant for her child, but she didn’t hesitate to take it for herself. Years later, karma had a way of catching up with her.

In a tale shared by a Redditor, she recounted losing her beloved grandmother when she was just 16.

Her grandmother had been a determined and industrious woman who ran her own upholstery business for half a century.

As she neared the latter part of her life, the grandmother made significant decisions regarding the distribution of her wealth, ensuring it went to the rightful heirs.

This careful allocation of assets ignited a family legacy dispute.

In the family dynamics, the Redditor’s mother was the middle child.

She was well aware of the strained relationship between her mother and grandmother and could anticipate her mother’s reaction upon discovering her share of the inheritance.

Her mom would never settle for a minimal portion. She harbored grand ambitions and sought a much larger share than the rest of the family.

However, the grandmother was resolute and decisive. She made choices based on who would benefit most in the long term.

The grandmother remained impartial, refusing to be swayed by anyone, including the Redditor’s mother.

After her passing, the grandmother’s will was revealed, leading to some revelations.

Her mother received heirloom jewelry because of her fondness for adornments. Her brother inherited the old business delivery van since he played in a band and would soon need it for his tours.

In an act of forward-thinking, she established an education trust of $30,000 for the Redditor, prioritizing her future.

Enraged, the mother expressed her discontent, claiming it was unjust because her daughter’s college fund exceeded the value of the jewelry and van.

The grandmother ensured her assets were distributed as she desired, leaving her daughter simmering but unable to do much.

Two years into college, the Redditor was on the brink of the second semester of her freshman year.

Having secured scholarships, her tuition was taken care of, and the trust fund was supposedly safe for future use.

Upon turning 18, she approached her mom about accessing the fund, only to receive a shocking revelation.

The trust was empty, as confessed by her mother, who nonchalantly admitted to it.

Devastated, the Redditor discovered how her mom had systematically emptied the trust by withdrawing funds with the tuition credit bills in high school.

The funds had been drained by the time she needed them for college.

Dismayed, she learned her mother invested in property for her dream house, promising future benefits.

Despite the betrayal, she lacked the finances for legal action and had to resort to self-protection.

Resolving to cut ties, she moved out, preserving minimal contact for holidays only.

Years passed, and her mother built her house, but karma soon intervened.

The mother faced a downward spiral for ignoring taxes on diverted funds and property, resulting in a lengthy legal tussle.

Forced to sell her overvalued dream home for far less, she was left in substantial debt.

Ultimately, her aspirations crumbled, and bankruptcy loomed. The comfortable life she sought dissolved into modest living, marked by debt repayments.

The once-prosperous mother retired with scant savings, unable to escape the consequences of her actions.

The Redditor shared her triumph online, inspiring Redditors who related to her tale.

Messages of support flowed, as many users recounted similar experiences with manipulative relatives.

Encouraged by the outpouring of empathy, the Redditor found solace in knowing she escaped parental control.

She moved forward, occasionally taking calls from her mother for old times’ sake.

Her story encouraged others, including tales of a grandmother intending to deceive to claim an inheritance rightly due to a grandson.