Moving out is supposed to feel like freedom, but sometimes it just opens a whole new can of trouble.

One young woman was tired of being financially controlled by her parents, but when she tried to claw back some of her independence by moving out, the explosive fight that followed left them all reeling.

You’ll want to read on for this one.

AITA for getting an apt behind my parents back?

My parents and I (24F) had a fight a couple weeks ago about the money I was spending on things for myself — coffee, stickers, nice snacks, etc.

So she tried to find another way to spend money.

I got myself a debit card so they couldn’t track it, because they’d get onto me for using their cards on something that’s not directly benefiting me or the family.

But this was quickly thwarted by her controlling parents.

My mom went through my bank statements without my permission, so I blew up about it.

I went into work the next day still frustrated, and one of my coworkers noticed.

So I explained the situation to her (let’s call her K) and expressed that I wanted an apartment.

It turns out, this worked out in both of their favors.

K says she’s looking for an apartment as well and asked if we wanted to be roommates together.

So we did some research, found a place, and started sending the info to leasing.

We were approved, and I was so excited about this — but I knew it was not going to go well with my parents.

And she was right.

They were furious, and still are today.

I can’t back out because the lease has been signed and everything. I don’t know how to feel.

On one hand, I’m excited that I’m trying to be independent and have my own place.

On the other, my parents say I was incredibly stupid and inconsiderate of their feelings.

AITA?

She thought she was taking a needed step forward, but her parents just saw it as a slap in the face.

What did Reddit think?

It’s high time this system of control comes to an end.

Whether the parents believe it or not, this is actually what’s supposed to happen as a child grows up.

It’s possible this person wasn’t doing their fair share financially, but the parents still crossed a line.

Being secretive was pretty much a necessity here.

She’s starting to see that no matter what she does, they’ll find a way to keep tied down.

Her life will really begin the moment she decides to stop playing along.

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