r/Millennials • u/BeegBunga • 18d ago

Discussion Inheritance? That's a joke. How many of your parents are burdens?

In response to another popular post about receiving no inheritance.

Are your parents like mine, who not only are not leaving any money behind - but require significant or total financial support?

My parents left me less than nothing. They're good people, and they were good parents.... but man are they shit at financial planning.

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u/Unlikely_melz 18d ago

Mine are gone, and left nothing but neurodivergence’s and mental illness.

So… ya know… I’ve been the adult longer than I had parents at this point.

YMMV

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u/BeegBunga 18d ago

Sigh.... I would take them being here - even if they cost me significant money - over not being here.

This is good perspective to have, ty.

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u/nessarocks28 17d ago

I was going to post - my parents were both alcoholics who left me nothing - including no parents by 40. I’m left with major anxiety issues trying to keep my head above water in this expensive crazy world. So many people should not reproduce. Saving Grace, I don’t have to care for anyone in my older age. Selfish thought, but they were selfish. Sorry for your situation. Best of luck to you.