Parents took my disability allowance without my knowledge

Hi everyone,

I’m a 19-year-old who recently discovered that my parents have been taking my disability allowance for the past two years without my knowledge or consent. I turned 18 nearly two years ago, and I was under the impression that the allowance was mine to manage. I’ve only just found out that they were receiving the funds and not informing me about it.

I’m feeling really confused and betrayed. I’m not sure what my rights are in this situation or if I even have a case against them. Has anyone else experienced something similar? What steps should I take to address this? Any advice on how to navigate this situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!