30/04/2026
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AITAH for Not Sharing My Parents' Inheritance with My Aunt and Uncle Who Raised Me?
I was five years old when my parents passed away in a car accident. With no other close relatives willing or able to take me in, my aunt and uncle (my mom’s sister and her husband) stepped up to raise me. I was incredibly grateful at the time, and for a long while, I thought they were the saviors everyone said they were. But as I grew up, the reality of my situation became clearer.
My aunt and uncle had two kids of their own, both a few years older than me. They were given every opportunity—new clothes, extracurricular activities, and family vacations. Meanwhile, I was the one doing most of the household chores. I cooked, cleaned, and took care of the yard. I wasn't outright mistreated, but there was a distinct difference in how I was treated compared to their children.
When I got older, I started to realize that the way they treated me wasn’t normal. My cousins were encouraged to pursue their dreams, while I was told that I should just focus on being "useful" around the house. I wasn’t allowed to go out with friends often, and if I wanted anything—a new pair of shoes, school supplies, anything—I had to earn it by doing extra work around the house. They always told me that I should be grateful because without them, I'd have nothing.
I tried to make the best of it, and despite everything, I managed to do well in school. I was determined to build a life for myself, and when I finally went to college (on a scholarship, since they didn’t offer any financial support), I started to gain some independence. I didn’t cut ties with my aunt and uncle, but I kept my distance, visiting on holidays and calling occasionally out of obligation more than anything else.
Recently, I found out that my parents had left behind a significant inheritance. It had been in a trust that I wasn’t aware of, and when I turned 25, it was all released to me. The money was life-changing, and for...