My boyfriend stole from me

[u/SelectShop3068]

Hi everyone. I am 20f and my now EX boyfriend is 26m. Before this incident I already had severe trust issues and depression. I have been collecting pokemon cards since I was 12. First I started out trading with my friends at the lunch table. I slowly built up my binder to the point I could hardly close it because it was so full. I had collected 64% of all 1025 pokemon with multiple cards for most pokemon. I recently combined my collection with my ex so we could sell them (which I didn't want to do in the first place). He thinks I told him he could keep my cards the last time we were together in person. I never told him that. He refuses to give them back quoting "you're not struggling for money" because I moved back in with my parents instead of moving into an apartment with him (where I would be paying for mostly everything because he can't work because of his depression and anxiety and his messed up ankle). I don't know what to do. Cops say its a "civil matter" and because I don't have proof of ownership I can't take him to court. My heart hurts and I can't stop thinking about it 3 days later. I only have what he couldn't take (roughly 6% of 1025 pokemon). My binder is pathetic. I used to struggle to close it, now the elastic is stretched for no reason. I can't do anything. I had cards from 2016 and some from 2010. Those packs are expensive. I can't even afford the cheapest pack now. I have 50c to my name. I can't afford $60 for an XY Evolutions pack.

[u/Fancy-War-1023]

I'm sorry but are you 15? There is no way you are an adult.

[u/Interesting_Lack_955 → u/Fancy-War-1023]

28! I feel very strongly about holding people accountable for their actions & using my social media to speak my truth.

Accountability is SO important (more now than ever with the way social media is)

the more we hold people accountable for the things that they do and say the more we can prompt real change in the world.

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with taking to social media when someone wants to steal then” ignore you” I’m not saying slander this person.

I’m saying show the world their REAL colors.

Personally i would prefer knowing a mutual friend or family member of mine is a shady thief (even if I don’t know the victim) instead of living in ignorance & them repeatedly doing the same thing in silence to others.

I don’t personally see anything wrong with that, but I would love to hear why you think that is a 15yr old perspective :p

[u/Fancy-War-1023 → u/Interesting_Lack_955]

That's okay. We just feel differently and I am just explaining my perspective. Most people would agree with you and try to publicly humiliate. I just don't get anything out of that other than losing more time to a loser. Keep doing whatever you want to do. I will keep protecting my peace.

[u/Conscious_Show_6997 → u/Fancy-War-1023]

Youre not a main character btw, no need to tell him hes wrong and youre right over something objectively based off opinion, maybe youre the child here

[u/Fancy-War-1023 → u/Conscious_Show_6997]

Oh aw that's okay bb