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AITA for sticking my freshly single mom with $20,000 of debt.
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The mom, freshly single and struggling to find a job, is furious that he wants out. She insists he owes her for the “gift” and refuses to sell the car, even though she could get $14,000 to $15,000 for it. She’s demanding he drain his savings to cover a debt he never agreed to, blaming him for her own bad decisions. The son feels guilty, but he also knows he shouldn’t be punished for someone else’s financial mistakes.
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The real issue isn’t just the money, it’s the responsibility. The son never agreed to pay off a loan that was the result of poor choices made by adults. The mom’s refusal to sell the car and her demands for repayment highlight a pattern of shifting blame. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the debt, it’s watching someone refuse to take responsibility for their own decisions. The son’s guilt is understandable, but he shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistakes.
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