[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Resilient

Well, the things is I have talked to them and they say they feel bad for doing it and that they'll help me later but they cannot help me if they cannot help themselves, you know? And they said it's hard for them to ask me for stuff, more so because I always "stick it up in their faces". I always remind them that they took money off of me because I want them to know how much I'm giving up for them, and when I do spend money on myself they get angry because they said instead of doing that I could have helped them. Excuse me for wanting to treat myself every once in a while. As long as I pay my bills and help them out a little bit, what does it matter? They're trying to guilt trip me.

I'm sorry to hear that. It certainly does sound like you are in a bit of a sticky situation and it would be frustrating for anyone. Just like you said, at the end of the day, it is your money and you are entitled to treat yourself once in a while, not to just pay bills. It's great to hear that you were able to talk to them about how you feel.