Aibu not to mention my good luck?

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I have just recently had a stroke of good luck, a small lottery win , which I am thankful for as I was really gonna struggle this Christmas! However I am very reluctant to mention the lil win to my family, I.e sisters, etc as they have previously asked me for money constantly, even when I've only been on benefits in the past, and have my own family to look after,and then one just never pays back anyway. Both are pretty bad at managing their money, They borrows money from any family member they can, I wouldn't mind if it was for actual food, or gas and elec but nope it's goes on four cans and fags so I won't help anymore! Have my own family to support and get no help from them ever! AIBU or just plain selfish not to mention anything

Yanbu to keep it to yourself.
They may be crap with their money but you are allowed to be careful with yours!!
Enjoy it!!

Don't ever discuss finances with anyone. Ever. Its no one elses business.

Say nothing and enjoy the money! They'll only take it, waste it and ask you for more with out saying thanks.

YANBU!

No good will come of it. Keep it quiet.

I always swear I will never tell anyone if I won money. Money brings out the worst in people and my finances are no one else's business anyway.

Many congratulations on your win. I wouldn't tell anyone about it. There is already a history of your family members asking for money when you have very little, imagine the demands for money if they knew you had more! Keep it a secret, and enjoy it.

You are right not to tell anyone, especially your family!

Would your winning lottery ticket with their none winning one, if they asked you? No? Then don't say a word to them, or indeed your children, in case they let it slip. Would you take something you bought for your partner and hand it over to them if they asked for it? No? Then don't tell them, because by doing so you're going to end up doing that. Why should you support fucking drinking and smoking? That's ridiculous. If you treat yourself, tell them it was second hand or you borrowed money to get it, or your partner saved for it, that way there's no hint of a windfall.

Would your winning lottery ticket with their none winning one, if they asked you? No? Then don't say a word to them, or indeed your children, in case they let it slip. Would you take something you bought for your partner and hand it over to them if they asked for it? No? Then don't tell them, because by doing so you're going to end up doing that. Why should you support fucking drinking and smoking? That's ridiculous. If you treat yourself, tell them it was second hand or you borrowed money to get it, or your partner saved for it, that way there's no hint of a windfall.

Don't mention it!!!

Out of interest, how much did you win? I dream of this happening to me, congratulations

Congratulations :) if you ever waiver and feel guilty just think of what a great Christmas your family can have and how much less stressful it will be not having to worry about money for extra bits.

I'm so cross about their attitude to you that it posted twice! 😡😁

Dont say anything and have a lovely Christmas with your children

It’s none of their business. If they ask about you splashing a bit more cash at Christmas say you saved it up. Congratulations.

Yanbu. I recently won £400 which was amazing and will help me a lot. I made the mistake if telling my family and each one of them asked what I was buying them.

Yanbu - just use the money on your family and if you have anything spare get them an extra nice Xmas present!

Oh please keep it to yourself. Enjoy the money without the stress of your family asking for it.

Well done!!

Absolutely keep it to yourself.

Don't tell them. And congratulations!

Absolutely keep it to yourself. If I won money then I certainly would keep quiet about it (unless it was such a large sum that keeping it quiet wouldn't really possible as inevitably suddenly having the funds to buy a 5-bed house with swimming pool or similar would prompt a few questions)!

Keep schtum and don't feel quilty about it either. You get no help from them whatsoever but they have the cheek to come to you for money when they are short even though you need the money as well. If they find out you have won, they will come with the begging bowl and guilt you into sharing it with them. Enjoy your winnings.

YANBU - it's up to you who you tell but I think it would be nice to share your good fortune with your family.
I remember when my DB won. He gave each of us an envelope with some money in it. It wasn't a lot of money but it was a lovely gesture and we all really appreciated it. But we are the sort of family where if someone has an unexpected windfall eg work bonus; competition win, then we give each other a small share.

Just don't tell them. Me and my mum were having the hypothetical "lottery win" discussion once, and she actually said that the first thing she would expect me to do is to make sure all the family were financially secure, even those distant cousins I hadn't seen since my wedding. Leaving aside the fact that said cousins are doing very nicely thank you, when I challenged her she said she hadn't brought me up to be selfish!

On that note, when I have my win I will phone her from my yacht somewhere she can't find me.

But seriously OP, many congratulations on your win and hope you enjoy your winnings and have a lovely Christmas. Don't forget a treat for yourself!

Oh goodness say NOTHING at all!!!

Congratulations I would keep it to myself don't tell anyone.

P.s. Can you lend me a Tener?