I'm 21F and started an OnlyFans a few months ago. I live alone, work two part time jobs, and I'm trying to finish school. Rent, groceries, books, it all adds up. I was exhausted and constantly broke, and honestly? OnlyFans changed everything. I keep it pretty mild, lingerie, suggestive stuff, nothing explicit. I don't even show my face. But it pays well, and I finally feel like I'm not drowning.

I never planned to tell my family. They're strict, religious, and very conservative. They think showing cleavage on Instagram is trashy. So yeah, I kept it quiet.

But last month, my older brother somehow found my page. I still don't know how, I don't use my real name or promote it anywhere personal. He told my parents, and now it's a whole thing. My mom called me crying, saying she failed as a mother. My dad told me he's disgusted and said I'm setting a bad example for my younger siblings. Even my aunt got involved and told me to respect my body and stop selling myself.

They all begged me to shut it down. My mom offered to help with rent if I stopped. My dad said he'd pay for school if I deleted everything. But I said no. I don't want to depend on them. I'm not ashamed. I'm being safe. I'm in control of what I share, and for the first time in a long time, I feel financially secure.

Now I'm being called selfish, disrespectful, and a disappointment. My mom won't answer my texts, and my dad said he doesn't even recognize me anymore. They think I'm choosing money over my family.

But I feel like I'm just choosing myself.

So AITA for refusing to quit OnlyFans, even though my family is heartbroken over it?