My highly controlling Catholic parents just informed me (20F) that they will no longer financially support me through nursing school because I have “chosen to not attend church”, despite paying for every penny of my younger brother’s $40,000 tuition. Such great Christians :)

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What my parents don’t know is that I’ve also chosen not to believe in Catholicism. Instead, I’ve chosen to live a life full of freedom instead of living a life in fear of a god and my sins.. becoming an atheist has been the best decision I have ever made for myself. Nursing students are not allowed to hold jobs due to the heavy work load. There’s absolutely no time between classes and clinicals. My parents are aware of this, which means they’re fine with putting my career to a halt.

I had a convo earlier today with my dad, telling him how I wanted to move to Seattle before nursing school starts (going to nursing school in Seattle) because I would have the opportunity to work at children’s hospital... his response? “Well how do you think you’re gonna pay for living there? You don’t have your parents or grandparents supporting you so I don’t see how you would afford that.”

?? So apparently they told my grandparents not to help me out financially either. I feel like I have nowhere to turn..

EDIT #1: I obviously know I am not entitled to my parent's money. I know I am extremely privileged to have parents who are able to support me, but in NO WAY was I trying to say I am entitled to it. The point was that #1.they pay for my brother's $40grand private college tuition while my tuition is only $5,000 a year.. half of which I pay for myself. and #2. They're trying to force me to believe something in exchange for their money, which they know I need..

EDIT #2: I currently pay for ALL of my living costs; rent, electricity & wifi bills, car payment, car insurance, phone bill, medical co-pays... jeez people, I'm completely on my own other than a little bit of tuition assistance. Way to assume the worst of me.. It wouldn't be a problem whatsoever if I was able to hold a job while in nursing school. I'm not your average 20 year old girl thank you very much

EDIT #3: After reading all of your feedback, I've decided to bite the bullet and start attending church to make my parents happy. Although it sucks to let them win, I've come to realize that the pros greatly outweigh the cons. It became a much clearer and easier decision after hearing what all of you had to say :) THANK YOU! But to those of you who left rude comments regarding my "immaturity, stupidity, and stubbornness", you would be much more understanding if you too had been raised in the catholic faith by narcissistic, controlling, and strict parents such as mine.

To all of the pathetic reddittors leaving hateful comments while hiding behind the comfort of their computer screen:

I currently work 2 jobs as a CNA caring for the elderly, sick, and dying. My job is just as mentally demanding as it is physically. I am humbled by the work I do every single day. To hold the hand of a dying human being or to be there for someone when their family isn't is part of my everyday life. Caring for people who cannot do a single thing for themselves is an extremely eye-opening experience. In return, I am perpetually grateful for the smallest things, because I know first hand that they won't last forever. I'm constantly reminded of how lucky I am to be able to put on my own shoes, feed myself, and wipe my own butt. So if you think I'm entitled, fuck you. While you're sitting at home with nothing better to do than commenting rude things about a 20-year-old's life, I'll be making a difference in the lives of others and working on my nursing degree ;)