California Woman Says Ex-Boyfriend Changed Internet Password, Cut Power, and Tried to Force Her Out After Breakup
CALIFORNIA – A messy breakup between a California couple has spilled into public view after a woman turned to Reddit for advice, claiming her ex-boyfriend cut off her internet access and electricity in an effort to push her out of their shared home.
Revenge Through Utilities
According to the Reddit user, identified as Federal-Weight-5949, the pair continued living together after their breakup because both were on the lease. But tensions escalated when her ex allegedly changed the Wi-Fi password and then turned off the power to make life unbearable for her.
Instead of discussing the issue, the man reportedly left a note on the door with the new information. One Reddit commenter quipped that the worst part wasn’t the sabotage, but his penmanship: “The crime is his handwriting skills…”.
Lease Problems and Legal Barriers
Other Redditors were quick to point out the difficult legal circumstances. Since the ex-boyfriend’s name was on the lease and utilities, the woman had few options for recourse.
The situation worsened when she attempted to renegotiate a lease with the landlord alongside a new roommate. Before she could finalize it, her ex allegedly spoke with the landlord, leading to her being denied the chance to renew.
Facing Homelessness After 10-Year Relationship
In a follow-up post, the woman revealed she had been with her ex for 10 years. With the lease about to expire and no way to stay in the apartment, she said she could become homeless within days.
Been with my now ex for 10 years. Homeless on Friday.
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She added that she had no close family or friends to turn to, leaving her desperate for shelter options while figuring out her next steps.
Online Support Offers
Despite the grim circumstances, her posts drew compassion from strangers. Many Reddit users offered her job leads, housing resources, and shelter contacts, hoping to provide stability after what she described as her ex’s attempts to ruin her life.
Bigger Picture
The ordeal highlights the precarious position some people face during contentious breakups — particularly when leases, utilities, and housing arrangements tie both parties together. For this California woman, what began as a personal dispute quickly spiraled into a crisis of basic survival.
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