I have a problem but nobody will stop me

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I have a problem with money. I spend it too much and I'm getting help with it. I've said to my mum not to allow me to go to the shop in the evening because I don't need to ever and she said ok but every time I do go to the shop and she doesn't take my card off me or anything. She doesn't understand how much of a problem it is. I need to move out soon and I wanted to move out years ago but if I don't save money I cannot do that. Why does she let me ruin my life all the time...

Hi, Does your mom also have a spending problem? I know of some people who have just cut up their credit cards because they knew if they kept them, they would just end up spending money they didn't have and getting into more debt. What do you think of the idea of cutting up your credit cards?

She does know but she doesn't think it's so bad because she does the same. She doesn't work though because of disability but I work and cannot rely on money coming in no matter what.
Even if I cut up my cards I can still get money out tho because I'll walk to the bank or use the phone app. I might do that though because the bank is far from my house.
I'm getting support for the money by a support worker and I'm supposednto write down how much I spend each day. Last month I did pretty well but this first week since I got paid it's nearly all gone and I'm going to be in trouble

I think getting help is a good idea. I would have a serious hat with your mum about how severe this problem is. At the same time I've realised lately it's not up to other people to control your habits