My parents (in their 80s) have got themselves into a massive mess financially. They have always been selfish & have been doing this all their lives. One loan after another, bailiffs at the door etc. No money for food, electricity etc as I was growing up. I’ve told them they need to sell the family home, downsize and live comfortably. They could afford to do this if they would sell. They would have a good life without all this stress. They refuse to do this and keep asking to borrow money from me and DH and taking out loans, one after another.
A few weeks ago my mom calls me saying their home is being repossessed and they needed money urgently for a solicitor. She asked to borrow money and I agreed but told her it had to be repaid 1 week later as it was a hard month for us, taxes to be paid, balance of holiday etc. she agreed and said they were selling one of their cars and would repay it a couple of days later but needed it that day.
A week came and went. Heard nothing. So I called asked how things were & could we have our money back. She was furious! Said I had a cheek asking and that she wants the money they gave me for my university fees back and that I owe them. I went to university 25 years ago! They paid 1 year of my tuition fees only, I worked and got a loan as well to pay the rest.
They are now not speaking to me. I am upset about the whole situation. They sold the car. What would you do?