Reply #43: The solution to your problems is so obvious

[JVS]

Your brother was an asshole to your in your own jointly owned house. I can understand and sympathize. My brother moved back to my city for law school and guess who was chosen to be the rent splitting room mate, me. Of course he chose the larger room and has used the extra room as an office of his own, conditions much better than he would have with some stranger as a room-mate. I can kind of understand how you feel. Of course, we get along much better than it appears you and your brother do. Still, there is no denying that siblings will take advantage if given the opportunity.

Here is what you need to do. You need a way to succeed and shove it in your brother's face. It sounds like he likes to lord things over you. It's time to take him down a peg. If he was a big enough fool to let you into his house after treating you badly in a house that was half your own before, he practically deserves to be robbed.

Wait until they leave for Xmas, claim you are going to DC, get someone who will vouch for your whereabouts and rob your brother blind. This should help give you the funds you need to start your new life. After this avoid contact with your brother forever. Work hard get money and enjoy your life.