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A computer and a camera (unless they are extremely specialized, high-end items) are easily replaced. Not only that, but they are the kinds of items that are quickly superseded by newer versions.
They may seem like the most precious things in the world now, maybe because they are the only things of value that you own, but there are lots more like them that can simply be purchased instead of having to negotiate the minefield of drama and family conflict that surrounds the ones you want to retrieve.
Your family is probably holding them hostage as a form of control over you or a show of power. If you tell them to keep them and then buy new ones and move on with your life, they might just let you have them back because they can no longer use them to punish you.
Just get new ones and move on. Live the best life you can. Living well is the best revenge.
This above. Instead of your aunt paying freight costs, ask if she'll contribute that amount for new equipment instead.
I don't understand the religious reference by the OP. What significance does their religion play in getting your stuff back?
There is no religious reference by the OP in his post.
OP, draft a letter to your parents listing every item you own that you want and requesting that they hand all of your personal property over to your aunt. Send it certified mail.
There is no religious reference by the OP in his post.
OP, draft a letter to your parents listing every item you own that you want and requesting that they hand all of your personal property over to your aunt. Send it certified mail.
Good luck!
At the end of the letter, tell them that if they do not comply, you will sue them in small claims court. Should they fail to comply, follow through and sue them.
A computer and a camera (unless they are extremely specialized, high-end items) are easily replaced. Not only that, but they are the kinds of items that are quickly superseded by newer versions.
They may seem like the most precious things in the world now, maybe because they are the only things of value that you own, but there are lots more like them that can simply be purchased instead of having to negotiate the minefield of drama and family conflict that surrounds the ones you want to retrieve.
Your family is probably holding them hostage as a form of control over you or a show of power. If you tell them to keep them and then buy new ones and move on with your life, they might just let you have them back because they can no longer use them to punish you.
Just get new ones and move on. Live the best life you can. Living well is the best revenge.
I bet it's not simply a matter of replacing a camera and computer. The OP may have specialized (expensive) programs on the computer. He may have an archive of work saved on there, and business contacts, possibly, client lists, and so forth.
Hello,
Just wanted to seriously formulate a strategy to get my things back. It has been over 6 months and my mother would always delay to give my stuff back (i.e. computer, camera).
How did I get into this situation? I'll explain this more in a second but it's taking this long because back to back misfortunes have happened. Being jumped literally getting my phone stolen by other people then my own family sending me to jail and then being homeless.
At first I was so afraid to stay homeless that I simply out of fear just complied with every opportunity I can have for a home. Thankfully my real father took me in.
It was my mother's and step fathers fault that not only put me out in the streets but also landed myself in jail for something I didn't do. Thankfully the judge released me as there was no crime.
Previously,
Parents asked me to take photos of their products and I did so and I fear that they're just keeping my things so they can have their own studio.
Now, six month later they still have it. I have my aunt to mediate things. I live in the West and they live in the east. So transportation freight cost would be a problem that my aunt said she'd take care of.
Basically I was in the east and my aunt flew me from the east to the West coast to where my dad lived. I warned her to get my things back from my parents before leaving but she said she'll handle it and then six months later my things are still at my mother's house.
I guess this is their way of "grounding" their young adult son by taking away what they love. I'm in my late 20s.
If I missed on any details feel free to ask along. It's 1 am and I'm tired.
Thanks so much in advanced.
Just buy new stuff and move on. I'm not going in my childhood room at 28 years old asking for my tv and dresser ...
You might have a problem proving the items are your's. Unless there are items of highly sentimental value, I would guess it will be much easier to simply move on. If there are some specific items, it is not going to be easy to get them and if you make an issue out of it, its possible your parents could just destroy the item. You mention an aunt -- perhaps you could enlist her help if there are one or two items she might be able to get on her own.
But if you're thinking about filling up a moving truck with furniture -- I doubt that would be worth it.
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