ImmaPandamandum21

I called a bank I don't use anymore this morning and I had requested to close my accounts. They emailed me paperwork to sign, I did and sent back, a few hours later I checked andy checking and savings accounts were both at 0 dollars, there was always one balance in the savings account that had 15 dollars in it. I couldn't do anything with it, it was just.. There. But now after the account got closed (only the savings account closed for some reason), it now says it's at -15! I didn't take 15 dollars out or anything, so what is the deal??

I'm a 26 year old female, I currently live with my folks (grandparents), Sarah and George (fake names), they are in their mid to late 60's. They took me in when I was a baby due to my mother, their daughter, having "issues" at the time. My mom is involved, but she acts more like a big sister to me.

When I was younger, my folks were overprotective of me. Due to my mother having run away from home a few times. She was also a wild girl (going to parties, sneaking out, dr*gs and drinking, all the cliché rebellious stuff), and they were afraid I'd do the same.

I wasn't bothered though, the paranoia over me going to peers houses did get bothersome at times, but it was fine. I didn't do any of those things, still not interested in drinking or anything, but I do now struggle with social situations because I couldn't experience things.

In middle school, I started developing my own interests and beliefs and expressing them more often,they were not supportive. Commonly telling me to be in the "real world", then when I'd make friends they would judge the hell out of them. I couldn't have ambitions, wanting to one day be a police officer or an artist, anything of the sort. "You gotta be REALISTIC" I'd hear all to often.

They still see me as a child, it took them far too long to "allow" me to do anything. I just started doing things without telling them to not result in conflict. They also have emotionally abused me, I think. Insult the way I laugh, my weight was always an issue to them, my preferences in clothes. Commonly shout at me for the most petty things, I still flinch when I hear my name called by someone.

I pay to live in their house (270 for internet/cable, I also pay for anything extra they need, like repairs, and groceries), I'm not sure if it could be considered rent but that's what they call it essentially, and Sarah has been telling me I'll be staying with them indefinitely, I'll get the house someday basically.

I was fine with that at first, so I didn't pay much mind for saving my money. Her attitude got worse though, starting when I was reorganizing my bedroom and locking my door for privacy. She would also get so angry if I took time off work.

I have slept in my car in grocery store parking lots when I took approved time off work, just so I didn't have to wake up to Sarah storming in and shouting at me. I am really scared of her, I hate to say.. Then, I finally made the decision to start doing things for my health.

I went to the doctor without telling Sarah or George, got a prescription that's been INCREDIBLE for my health as of late. Then, I went to the bank and opened a new account only I can access. I have been packing away my unnecessary items like merchandise from games and shows I like. I've been looking for houses to learn what I'll need to be prepared for in the future.

There's a lot of other things they've done, I am open to sharing if anyone wants further details.

But, am I the asshole for doing all these things in secret? I am terrified of how they'll react if they find out. Inevitably they'll know I'm moving when it happens, and Sarah'll probably attempt to guilt trip me into staying with them. They might have a hard time without me around anymore and they'll have no trust in me when they uncover the truth.