My Dad Canceled My College Fund Over a Few B’s – Then Lied About Paying, So I Told Everyone the Truth

At 17, Lacey faced her father Greg’s ultimatum: perfect grades or no college fund. His controlling nature—checking her backpack, emailing teachers, and punishing a B in Chemistry—defined her childhood. After her mother’s death, Greg promised to fund Lacey’s education but withdrew support over the B, claiming she failed his standards. Lacey, relieved to escape his control, funded college herself through jobs and loans, finding freedom in her tiny apartment. Greg lied to family, boasting he paid her tuition. At a Fourth of July barbecue,

Lacey exposed his deceit, revealing he cut her off. Shocked relatives, including Aunt Lisa, confronted Greg, who deflected. Later, he accused Lacey of humiliating him, but she stood firm, refusing to let him rewrite her story. Now, in her small apartment, Lacey cooks her mom’s pasta sauce, embracing her independence. She’s changed her major to psychology to help others heal, distancing herself from Greg’s bullying. Supported by her aunt and cousin, Lacey finds peace, letting go of his control while honoring her mother’s memory.