A family feud takes a dark turn when a man tells his sister with cancer that bad things happen to bad people. The two siblings have had a tumultuous relationship for years, with the man citing multiple instances of bullying and mistreatment from his sister. When his sister revealed her cancer diagnosis, he responded by telling her that karma had finally caught up to her. Now, the man is wondering if he was in the wrong and if he should apologize. Read on to find out more about this family's drama.

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Sibling rivalry goes too far?
Sibling rivalry is a tale as old as time, but what happens when it crosses the line? One man shares his story of a lifetime of mistreatment at the hands of his sister, culminating in a heated argument over her cancer diagnosis. Was he justified in his words, or did he take it too far? Read on to find out and join in the discussion in the comments below.
Comment section debates whether cancer is karma, ESH.

SoValkyrieMama | SoValkyrieMama
Man gets called out for implying cancer only affects bad people 😒

JudgeJed100 | JudgeJed100
Commenter defends NTA judgment, clarifies karma comment was not about cancer. 👏

CEmofficially | CEmofficially
Sibling's cancer doesn't excuse years of mistreating adoptive siblings. ESH.

poiklers | poiklers
Sometimes being an a**hole can be euphoric 💁♂️

FiestyCarrot | FiestyCarrot
Avoid toxic people in your life for your own sake. 👏

blahdefreakinblah | blahdefreakinblah
Defending against bullying: a justified response or crossing the line? 🤔

thicklover | thicklover
Inappropriate comment by OP, but sister's behavior also questionable. 😕

antique_cornet | antique_cornet
Both comment and replies agree OP's sister is a jerk.

i-wanted-that-iced | i-wanted-that-iced
No sympathy for a jerk sister with cancer. #NTA 💁

revmat | revmat
Sibling feud over cancer diagnosis leads to ESH verdict.

PurpleMarsAlien | PurpleMarsAlien
Commenter stands by the person's actions. 👍

hotof404 | hotof404
Cancer survivor supports NTA comment with fiery emoji 🔥

TheCatalyst84 | TheCatalyst84
Commenter suggests giving as much support as received from sister

salemonadetea | salemonadetea
Defending OP against sister with cancer accusations 💪

DraftSignal9434 | DraftSignal9434
Sick a**hole still an a**hole? NTA but tough situation.

EthanEpiale | EthanEpiale
Leaving siblings is AH move, but overall NTA! 👍

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Commenters debate if telling someone they deserve cancer goes too far 💬

Verity_Fox | Verity_Fox
Sibling jealousy resurfaces during sister's cancer battle. NTA 🙅🏼

Abc123dorayme321 | Abc123dorayme321
Sister with cancer called karma, ESH but hurtful comment.

Darcy-Pennell | Darcy-Pennell
Sibling's cancer diagnosis sparks family drama and reflection. 🤔

darcyaeb | darcyaeb
Sister deserves it but wrong timing, manners and presence. ESH 🤷🏻♀️

EarthEmpress | EarthEmpress
Cutting toxic family members out of your life is self-care 💆♀️

ZonateSosa | ZonateSosa
Family isn't always blood. NTA for setting boundaries.

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Sibling rivalry and karma! 👀

Choice-Second-5587 | Choice-Second-5587
Stand your ground and cut toxic relationships. NTA.

mathhews95 | mathhews95
OP is NTA for not wanting to have a relationship with Ava 💔

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Commenter points out cruel intent behind cancer remark. ESH.

cuccurucucu-paloma | cuccurucucu-paloma
Stand up for yourself, but don't sabotage her treatment 💪🏼🙅🏻♀️

clararalee | clararalee
NTA for standing up to a bully even if she has cancer 😨

Yourlocalmafia123 | Yourlocalmafia123
Victim blaming is never okay. 👎

Mavakor | Mavakor
Standing up to a bully sister with cancer. NTA.

Holiday_Raisin_7 | Holiday_Raisin_7
Commenter calls out YTA for lack of empathy 🤨

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Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation and lack of support system 😔

JennaFarce | JennaFarce
Sibling rivalry turns sour - ESH in a family feud 🤨

Sea_Weather_1427 | Sea_Weather_1427
Going against the wave - commenter thinks NTA for cancer comment ⚡

MestreT | MestreT
Sibling rivalry gets heated over sister's cancer diagnosis. ESH.

bandkid963 | bandkid963
Calling out toxic behavior towards sister with cancer. NTA.

AirenAshura | AirenAshura
Victim of sister's abuse defends harsh but fair judgement 🔥

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Commenter justifies sister's misfortune, but criticizes OP's actions.

SHPD396 | SHPD396
NTA. Sister's stunt backfired in her face. No sympathy deserved. 🙅♂️

eugenesnewdream | eugenesnewdream
Responding to entitled sister with cancer, NTA implies karma's justice.

karriesully | karriesully
Family drama and cancer - ESH and therapy needed.

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Clear cut case of not the a**hole 👍

TheDoNothings | TheDoNothings
Defending OP's controversial stance on karma and cancer. 👀

Alalindria | Alalindria
NTA for standing up to a lifetime of family torment 👏

IndividualIce3613 | IndividualIce3613
Victim stands up to toxic sister, refuses to support her cancer battle.

brainwarts | brainwarts
Cancer is not karma, but OP's sister is not blameless 🤔

aitajudger | aitajudger
Standing up to a sister with cancer, but crosses a line.

StillEmotional | StillEmotional
Cutting off toxic family members can be liberating 👏

PowerBottomsForJesus | PowerBottomsForJesus
Commenter defends stance on karma and cancer with NTA sentiment.

othersatan | othersatan
Family's adoption led to suffering and karma for all involved.

radleynope | radleynope
Sister abusive for years, gets upset when karma bites her 🤷♀️

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Commenter defends man's controversial 'karma' comment about sister's cancer

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Defending against family pressure: NTA and AHs called out 🙌

Rifter0876 | Rifter0876
Commenter is not the a-hole in this situation.

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