I am a grown divorced mom of 2 grown sons that are on their own. I am single by choice and rent, not own. My father, single and retired, whom i’ve always had a strained relationship with, is a well-off home owner, mortgage has been paid off for years. i’m his only child. 6 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer and that depleted my savings. Fast Fwd 6 years and i’ve now had Epilepsy for 3 yrs and am on disability and am moving back in with him to my old bedroom which was a modest sized finished off room in the basement, no closet or bathroom downstairs. He initially said he wanted $300/mo. then later upped it to $400/mo.
Am i the asshole to feel like he’s taking advantage of his sick daughter? He initially wanted my lump sum back pay as well but i used that to pay back a loan. And it’s not like i’m a drain on society, i’m not a bum, i have a degree and work in the medical field. if that was my child, and it’s not like they’re asking to move a whole family back and it’s no financial strain on me, i can’t see i’d charge them more than half the electric and water bill, and that would only be if i was struggling financially. I by no means expect to live for free. i messaged him today and told him i don’t think i should have to pay more than $200 for a room in the basement and i know the utilities are not going up $400 with me being there. what’s everyone’s thoughts?