Had I Stolen Money From My Daughter?
By bing28
@bing28 (3795)
Philippines
August 17, 2010 12:50am CST
My eldest daughter was not able to pay her obligation as her son got confined in the hospital. His husband salary just went directly to pay the bills. I was caught unprepared for this. The money I was expecting from my eldest is due for payment to a debt at a neighbor just in front of our house. I consulted my second daughter if she could lend me 2 thousand pesos and just return it that night after I collected my commission. My second daughter declined as she'll be using it too to settle an account. My son can't lend me as well as his money left budgeted for his transportation. I don't know what to do, my eldest daughter promised to give me the money am expecting as soon as she finds way. Since our neighbor was expecting payment from us, I got 2 thousand pesos from the wallet of my daughter without her knowledge, thinking I could replace it when she comes home that night. A heavy rain fell while am on the way to the office to get my commission, there's a heavy traffic as well that I decided to go and think of going the next day instead. When my daughter arrived, I embraced her and ask forgiveness for what I've done. She was crying. I was crying too. She never say a word until she left for work this morning. She just came back when I called her and kiss her as we used to do. I was so sorry for what happened. Still I'll be going out today in order to replace her the money. I felt so bad of the my wrong deed. I hope I could pay her when she comes home tonight. Had anyone experience the same? Please share but hope others won't experience this.
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7 responses
@Warogue678 (165)
• Belarus
17 Aug 10
I haven't experienced that with money, but I know how does it feel like. Once my friend went to another country and bought some chocolate for me and my brother. He bought 2 packages of 3 chocolates each. I love chocolate, so I ate mine in no time. It was so sweet I wanted some more. So I took a little from my brother... Then a little more... A little more... And there was no more chocolate... My brother was really sad... And I feel really guilty. Well it is not the same that you experienced, but I know how does it feel like.
@ice_meltedinwater (20)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
yes but try to let go the guilt and just do something to make up your guilt
@fannitia (2167)
• Bulgaria
18 Aug 10
It appears that you sre a responsible person because you didn't left your neighbour wait for his money. Maybe you should call your daughter and ask her permission, but after all you had a good reason to do what you did. She should understand all this. Try to speak to her and I hope everything will be OK.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
17 Aug 10
First of all, I really don’t understand why you needed to feel so bad about it…I agree its your daughter’s purse and you shouldn’t have touched it without her permission but I guess as a mother, you too have your own expectations which your children somehow failed to fulfill. If you had other ways to get that money, you’d never have touched your daughter’s purse and I’m sure she understands that. Please don’t torture yourself by feeling guilty…you’ll be returning the money to her and as it is, in such close relations, things like this happens quite often…don’t our kids too take out money from our purses when they need it!
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
17 Aug 10
Hi bing, I can understand how you must feel but remember it is in the past, don't blame yourself. You have already taken responsibility for your action, now you must pay back the money as soon as you can. These things happen sometimes and it's good to see that you take your responsibilities seriously. Blessings.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
17 Aug 10
You were stressed, and worried about the debt that you reacted without thinking it through clearly. I think you've no reason to feel guilty though as it seems your daughter has forgiven you. You intend to pay it back as soon as you get your pay from your job. Don't worry about it.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
17 Aug 10
Hello bing,
well, it seemed you were in dire situation that you had no choice but to steal it. but i think a trust is torn there a bit knowing you did something she didn't expect, might be careful putting her money some where else, were no one can get it. i hope she can forgive you, at least you were honest with her
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
17 Aug 10
Hi Sweetie
When we are desperate we will go to desperate measures do not feel to bad about it please, your Daughter must have understood why you did it as she is not to mad at you
I have never been in that situation to do something like that but I think I would have done the same as you in the end
It is not something we would do in a normal moment but the situation you where in was a Situation where you had to do something it is not as though you never told her and you will be giving her it back so do not be to harsh on yourself
Much love and warm Hugs to you always
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Thanks gabs. Right she understood everything, we're okey now. She talked to me after two days as I kept on talking to her every time she comes home. I'm glad she's taking me out again at the nearby fastfood on her paydays, as she used to do before. Am happy for your response gabs. Take care. Blessings...
