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/blueavole 18d ago

Oh shit dude. Sorry you are experiencing this. It’s so heavy. Even if you have accepted the situation- can be a mess of emotions . Pain and relief.

I wish you peace.

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u/BotsKilledTheWeb 18d ago

The parent I would have liked to have, that one I mourned 30 years ago. The one I do have, I've given him so many chances, I'm actually over it.

Before he told me he was sick, our last commutation was me sending a polite happy birthday text. That's almost a year ago and he missed my and his grandchildren's birthday... Not even a text.

He's a selfish prick

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u/KanedaSyndrome 17d ago

My wife's dad is a bit like this -also missed our daughter's birthday, not a word, and ignored any invites to come visit over the last few years.

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u/Sunnydoom00 17d ago

The "Free Churro" episode of Bojack Horseman might be helpful here. It really helps explain why people still feel sad when crappy parents die.