being independent with money isn't going well

I've recently been given financial independence becuase I turned 18. I used to be on a prepaid card called go henry where my parents could track and limit my spending. Since being independent I've really struggled to save anything and have been taken advantage of a lot.

I'm bad with money.It's my fault but when people ask to borrow money I expect them to pay me back. I don't have a use for my money except for bus transport because I have a feeding tube and don't eat and I've stopped growing so wear the same clothes and shoes. I also live at home and I'm dependant on my parents. I buy them gifts but they tell me not to. They said to get something that makes me happy and them being happy makes me happy. 

I recently got 2 Jobs and need to save money for university after college which I'll start next year. I'm just bad at saving and think that if it went back to how it was when my parents looked after my money, everyone would be better off. 

Parents
  • Hi it sounds like you’re doing ok, though you shouldn’t really give people money if they’re not paying it back. Saving is a good plan if you don’t have anything that you need right now. It just takes getting used to you’ll be fine Slight smile. What are you planning on doing at university?

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  • Hi it sounds like you’re doing ok, though you shouldn’t really give people money if they’re not paying it back. Saving is a good plan if you don’t have anything that you need right now. It just takes getting used to you’ll be fine Slight smile. What are you planning on doing at university?

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