Let's say inflation is at 0%. Then McDonalds decides to double all of their prices for no reason other than that they want more money. Measured inflation will now be greater than 0%. Was that the government stealing money from you?
Money creation is part of the story of inflation, but it isn't the end of the story.
For the individual, yes, inflation feels bad knowing that the dollar you make today will be worth less next year. But at the macro level, it encourages people to spend money, fueling the economy. An economy doesn't work on investments alone, people need to buy products and services.
Money creation is part of the story of inflation, but it isn't the end of the story.