When a 15-year-old boy lost his father, he never imagined that it would lead to a strained relationship with his mother. After his father’s death, his mother quickly moved on with a new partner, making him feel like an outsider in his own home. Eventually, his mother asked him to leave, igniting a fire that would burn for years.

The boy’s father had left him his entire estate, which became his ammunition for revenge. His mother tried to claim one of the properties as proof of his acceptance of her new partner, but the will prevented him from doing so until he turned 21. With the power of his inheritance, he knew he had the upper hand.

Life became tumultuous in the household after his father’s passing. His mother overcompensated for her partner’s children and neglected her own son. Trips were planned without him, and he was constantly told to visit his grandparents. The tension reached a breaking point, and at 17, he was kicked out of his mother’s home after reminding her partner that he was not the head of the family.

Living with his grandparents, he received visits from his mother who expressed her love but emphasized the need for peace at home. Despite justifying her decision, the young man knew he had the means to seek revenge.

After completing college, he decided to take back what was rightfully his. He started by checking on his properties, including the house where his mother resided. He planned to renovate it and use the income for his Master’s degree. When he went to inform his mother of his decision, he found the house empty. Taking matters into his own hands, he changed the locks.

When his mother returned, she was furious. Her partner also protested but to no avail. The young man gave them two weeks to move out. However, his maternal side of the family shamed him for his actions, causing him to seek validation from the Reddit community.

Commenters overwhelmingly supported him, as they believed he had the right to reclaim his house. They empathized with his father’s intentions of securing a comfortable life for him and criticized his mother for prioritizing her new partner and his children. They expressed anger towards a mother who would neglect her own son so soon after his father’s passing.

The 23-year-old man didn’t provide much of an update after posting his story, except that his mother had requested a conversation.