A 20-year-old shared their struggle with connecting to their younger brother, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The age gap, the brother's deteriorating condition, and the parents' constant worry have created a rift in the family. The situation escalated when the older sibling admitted to not liking their brother, causing further tension.
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Unexpected Brother and Diagnosis 🚼
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Resentment and Lack of Connection 😞
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Brother's Rapid Deterioration 😢
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Tension Escalates 🌩️
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Ignoring and Admitting Dislike 😔
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Realization and Apologies 🌟
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A Family's Journey to Reconciliation 💕
After admitting to not liking their disabled brother, the 20-year-old faced backlash from their mother. However, upon reflecting on their actions and reading comments from others, they realized that fear of watching their brother deteriorate was the root of their resentment. The family has since apologized to one another and started working on rebuilding their relationships. Share your thoughts and reactions below! 👇
OP is called out for lack of empathy towards disabled brother. 😔
NewYorkDancer | NewYorkDancer
OP's mistreatment of dying brother causes family rift. YTA.
writesgud | writesgud
Sibling's ableist behavior towards disabled brother sparks outrage. YTA.
aspartameheart | aspartameheart
A heartfelt personal story urging OP to treat their disabled brother kindly.
senortipton | senortipton
Sibling jealousy and ableism. YTA for taking it out on him.
jesskunkel | jesskunkel
Sibling resentment towards disabled brother, resulting in ESH judgement.
M4Strings | M4Strings
A callous 20-year-old is embarrassed by his dying brother's medical equipment. Commenters suggest therapy and growing up. 🙄
badb-crow | badb-crow
Sibling resentment and ableism - commenter calls out YTA behavior 😔
elliegalloooo | elliegalloooo
OP's behavior towards disabled brother is unacceptable 😠
HolyScheizze | HolyScheizze
OP's misplaced anger towards disabled brother while still living at home. YTA 😒
ArtPresence | ArtPresence
Blame game ensues between siblings over disabled brother. 🤦♂️
RoseTyler38 | RoseTyler38
A call for empathy towards a struggling family member 🙏
Significant_Risk | Significant_Risk
Don't let past scars affect your relationships with family 👍
Koleilei | Koleilei
Commenter calls for topic closure due to extreme behavior. Reply questions authenticity.
Asmodeus_82 | Asmodeus_82
Sibling resentment towards disabled brother, but NTA for seeking family counseling.
milee30 | milee30
Don't be selfish, put yourself in his shoes 🤔
Lousing_My_Mind | Lousing_My_Mind
Insensitive behavior towards disabled brother. YTA. 😔
tofuvendor | tofuvendor
Sibling struggles with disabled brother, told YTA for expressing dislike.
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Sibling resentment towards disabled brother, but parents also at fault. 😔
babamum | babamum
Heartbreaking story of a disabled brother and his unsympathetic sibling 😢
JudgmentEagle | JudgmentEagle
Commenter calls out OP for being mean to disabled brother 😔
lincra | lincra
Sibling resentment towards disabled brother, but should communicate calmly. 👍
stp2395 | stp2395
Commenter calls out YTA for hurting disabled brother's feelings 😢
ILikePiandPie | ILikePiandPie
Harsh judgment from commenter on family dynamics. 😕
SonorousBlack | SonorousBlack
Sibling of disabled brother shares experience of neglect and abuse.
bigorangetabbykat | bigorangetabbykat
Parents at fault? ESH agrees, but who's the real victim?
dogs4life444 | dogs4life444
Sibling struggles with disabled brother, called out for ableism. 😔
dabekah_dababy | dabekah_dababy
NTA but sibling deserves love and respect 😔
avoidingroyster | avoidingroyster
Sibling defends disabled brother, educates on DMD, calls out YTA 👏
I_can_fuck_with_that | I_can_fuck_with_that
Dealing with resentment towards disabled brother, ESH. Therapy advised 👍
OsaBear92 | OsaBear92
Commenter calls out the OP as a big jerk 😠
RedWomanZ | RedWomanZ
Sibling blames brother for parents' actions. YTA. 🤪
supermouse35 | supermouse35
A heartfelt plea to open up and love your disabled brother ❤️
Taciturntup | Taciturntup
Harsh judgment! How will OP react? 🤔
mextrawork | mextrawork
Sibling's neglect leads to disturbing cruelty towards disabled brother 😔
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Commenter called out for playing the victim. 🤨
ohdearitsrichardiii | ohdearitsrichardiii
Sibling age gap doesn't matter, YTA for not connecting.
kippersbigsis | kippersbigsis
A fiery response to a controversial comment 🔥
FullmetalPinetree | FullmetalPinetree
Sibling struggles with disabled brother, commenter calls out selfish behavior 😒
Nikki3to | Nikki3to
A harsh ESH comment with no sympathy for a disabled brother.
Midknight226 | Midknight226
A scathing comment calls out immaturity and suggests therapy.
Throwaway1262020 | Throwaway1262020
Sibling's anger towards disabled brother, YTA comment urges reconciliation ❤️
LeftHand_of_Kindness | LeftHand_of_Kindness
Ouch! Someone's not happy with this person's behavior 😕
ru12345678900000 | ru12345678900000
Commenter calls out selfish behavior with a frowning face 😞
ginger2020 | ginger2020
Lack of empathy from both sides caused this family struggle 😔
GaninContact | GaninContact
Commenter calls out entitlement and lack of empathy in sibling.
synesthesiah | synesthesiah
Growing up with a disabled sibling is tough, but ESH now. Help out a little and be friendlier 🙏
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