When this woman's stepsister moved back in with her mom and stepdad, her mother tried to convince her to move on from the past and be an aunt to her new stepsister's baby. But the woman refuses, citing her terrible relationship with her stepsister while growing up. She tells her mom she can't be an aunt because she has no siblings and doesn't want to pretend to be one to make her mom happy. But her mother is upset with her decision. Was the woman stubborn or not the A-hole in this situation? Read on to find out.
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Stepsister's baby gets no love from unwilling aunt
Family drama runs deep for one poster who has refused to be an aunt to her stepsister's baby. Despite years of a tumultuous relationship with her stepsister, including acts of destruction and cruelty, the poster's mother has encouraged her to move on and be a part of her stepsister's child's life. However, the poster has made it clear that she has no interest in being an aunt and no love for her stepsister or child. Is the poster in the wrong for refusing to forgive and forget, or is she justified in her stubborn stance? Read on for reactions and comments.
Stepsister's fake forgiveness without apologizing, NTA. 🙅♀️
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Step sister's cruel behavior causes family drama 😔
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Valid feelings, no forced auntship. Stepsister forgives but doesn't apologize.
everydayimcuddalin | everydayimcuddalin
Step-sister needs to acknowledge her fault and apologize, NTA 👍
DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
No obligation to include stepsister in life. Not family. 🙅♀️
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NTA for refusing to be part of abusive stepsister's family.
Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71
No obligation to a toxic stepsister's baby. NTA 👍
atomic_winter | atomic_winter
Forgiving and forgetting may not always be possible. NTA 👍
ApartLocksmith1 | ApartLocksmith1
Forgiveness is a two-way street 🤝 NTA
Borgteddy | Borgteddy
NTA. Step sister wants free babysitter. 🙄
sinking-fast | sinking-fast
Forgiveness doesn't always mean reconciliation. 🙅♀️
AceofToons | AceofToons
Resentment towards stepsister. NTA. Cut contact if necessary. 🙅
Warlundrie | Warlundrie
Stand your ground 💪, it's not repairable. You're NTA.
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Forgiveness is a two-way street. NTA ✨
8kijcj | 8kijcj
Commenter receives fake forgiveness from stepsister via video 🙄
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Forgiveness optional. Apology needed for moving forward as NTA.
jcqrze | jcqrze
OP is NTA for not wanting to be an aunt. 👍
PerryChastain | PerryChastain
NTA, but be prepared to set boundaries with demanding family 👀
Stomach_Junior | Stomach_Junior
Don't let her guilt-trip you, you're NTA! 🙅♀️
AdderWibble | AdderWibble
Standing up to entitled stepstranger seeking free childcare 🙅♀️
turtleprime | turtleprime
NTA stands up to abuser, gets blamed for the abuse. 😡
murder-she-yote | murder-she-yote
Step sister plays victim and OP is NTA, stick up!
Usual-Aware | Usual-Aware
Family drama: Pushed beyond limit, not the a**hole for snapping 🤯
ebwoods1 | ebwoods1
Setting healthy boundaries with abusive stepsister. 🚫🧑👧
Mindful-Reader1989 | Mindful-Reader1989
Don't let anyone dictate your feelings. You're NTA 👌
Responsible-Seat1082 | Responsible-Seat1082
Stay away! 🚫 NTA's stepsister is only after free childcare. 😒
wurschtradl | wurschtradl
Don't let toxic people control your life. 🚫🧑🦱
Psychotic_Froggy | Psychotic_Froggy
Step-sister feels no remorse. NTA. 👏
MattrixK | MattrixK
Cutting ties with a destructive stepsister 👍
staffsargent | staffsargent
Selfish stepsister wants free childcare, commenter is NTA 👍
drv52908 | drv52908
Stepsister expects unpaid babysitting, commenter takes a stand. NTA.
Seelvor | Seelvor
Stepsister forgives without apologizing? NTA stands firm. 😊
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Apology works both ways. NTA 🙌
Soranic | Soranic
User refuses to be an aunt to stepsister's baby. NTA!
Much_Luck2470 | Much_Luck2470
Clear NTA judgment, confusion on forgiveness. 🤔
yoneboneforjustice | yoneboneforjustice
Forgiveness doesn't always mean reconciliation. NTA for setting boundaries.
Dskyme21 | Dskyme21
Disowned sister wants free babysitters, NTA for refusing. 🙅♀️
Massive-Emergency-42 | Massive-Emergency-42
Reflecting on a tough childhood, NTA receives support ❤️
ieya404 | ieya404
Standing up to family can be tough, but sometimes necessary 💪
rebelwithmouseyhair | rebelwithmouseyhair
Stand your ground and don't let their toxic behavior win! 👊
rtmfb | rtmfb
Stepsister destroyed photos of dead relatives, NTA stands up to abuse 👏
Aggravatingpension79 | Aggravatingpension79
Commenter suggests step-sister's teen pregnancy not surprising. NTA.
GrWr44 | GrWr44
You don't owe her anything, not even being an aunt 🙅♀️
Nomanodyssey | Nomanodyssey
Commenter refuses to be an aunt, demands apology. 🤔
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Cutting out your abuser - standing up for yourself 🙌
OkSaladFace | OkSaladFace
NTA. You were honest and not sugar-coating your feelings. Keep distance.
Ginger_Tea | Ginger_Tea
Stepsister's toxic behavior leaves OP justified in saying no 👍
frankensteeeeen | frankensteeeeen
Savage response to stepsister's audacity 🤯🔥
mathhews95 | mathhews95
No obligation for relationship, family fantasies not your responsibility. 🚫
ImpossibleBop | ImpossibleBop
Is forgiveness really overrated? 🤔
WindStill1514 | WindStill1514
Forgiveness granted? NTA confirmed! 🤝
madmadamesmiley | madmadamesmiley
No obligation to forgive. NTA for not being an aunt.
Many-Prior | Many-Prior
Forgiveness and family drama. NTA wins the day 🎉
butwhoisjasmine | butwhoisjasmine
Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA 👍
Original_AiNE | Original_AiNE
Validating the importance of receiving a sincere apology before forgiveness.
SpiderGwen42 | SpiderGwen42
Forgiveness or free gifts? Doubts arise in family reconciliation. 🤔
gnixfim | gnixfim
Stand up to your mother and define your own family ❤️. NTA
WriteAnotherWoods | WriteAnotherWoods
Protecting your own needs and boundaries is not selfish 🙌
HerGirlFriday | HerGirlFriday
Don't let manipulative stepsister guilt you into being an aunt 😒
greenglossygalaxy | greenglossygalaxy
Commenter refuses to forgive and forget, January 6th reference 🙄
RawbeardX | RawbeardX
Commenter defends OP's right to not forgive abusive stepsister.
jdtrouble | jdtrouble
Surprised by the lack of diagnosis: NTA comment.
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