Has anyone else experienced what might be financial abuse?
I have, OCD, ADHD, maybe autism,. At the moment, working would probably be difficult. Eventually, working from home might be an option.
More than one of my relatives has used money as a form of control over me and others. People are making me think that they don't trust me financially. but I haven't (in my opinion) given them a good reason for that. I currently don't have access to my disability checks or complete control over my grocery money. I was paying rent before. And I was contributing towards the household groceries before I can't give too much info away. I'm paranoid. I have to ask relatives to get my replacement crutches, incontinence products, skin care, hair care, etc. I constantly stress over grocery lists and other lists, often taking certain things that I wanted out. There have been times when items were taken out of my list without my permission (an electric heating tool for my period, shoes ( I have four pairs and one pair doubles as shower shoes. None of them are winter ones)). Getting the things that I need or want has become an anxiety filled problem. This started after the pandemic.
I'm less obsessed with saving money than certain other relatives, but I can't even save too much of the money that is coming in because of the financial assistance rules. I definitely think that saving money is important, just not more important than avoiding unnecessary suffering in the present. As long as I'm able to pay bills and save a bit, my relatives shouldn't worry about me financially.