08/18/2025
At 73, my dad spent his whole retirement fund on a $35,000 Harley instead of helping me pay off my loans. He calls it his “last great adventure.” For 50 years, he worked in a grimy motorcycle shop, and I was always embarrassed by his tattoos and leather vest. Now, after selling the shop, he’s chasing a midlife crisis instead of helping me or investing wisely. When I brought it up, he just laughed, saying, “At my age, all crises are end-of-life crises.”
He doesn’t realize I need that money more — I have a long future ahead, while he plans to ride until his heart fails. My friends agree parents should support their kids financially if possible, but Dad only talks about his cross-country journey “before it’s too late.” Meanwhile, I had to cancel my Bahamas vacation because of debt. It’s unfair that I’m drowning in loans while he wastes what should be my inheritance on this foolish trip. I’m even considering taking that money by force if he won’t help. (check in the first comment👇)