We all know that family relationships can be complicated, but what happens when a tragic event tests the boundaries of an already strained relationship? One woman shares her story of navigating a tumultuous relationship with her sister, who had always wanted children while she was on the fence about it. When the tables turn and her sister is faced with the devastating reality of a stillbirth, will she find the compassion to help her sister despite their past?
Sister’s Baby Fever

Pregnancy News

Sister’s Reaction

The Decision

Harsh Words ️

Pregnancy Struggles

Limited Contact

Desperate Plea for Help

Standing Her Ground

Mixed Messages

Sibling Bonds Tested: Can They Heal?
This heart-wrenching story of a woman refusing to help her sister after a stillbirth has left many feeling conflicted. The sisters’ relationship had been strained for years, with the sister lashing out and wishing miscarriage upon the protagonist during her pregnancy. Now, the sister is left to face her own tragic loss alone, reaching out for help from the very person she once hurt. Will they find a way to mend their relationship, or is the damage done? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Sister’s obsession with motherhood led to harassment. NTA.

Infertility can cause extreme hostility and false accusations, as seen here

What kind of help is she expecting? Emotional, financial, surrogacy?

Navigating family trauma and hostility after stillbirth. Stay low contact.

Offering emotional support to sister after stillbirth, NTA.

No apologies after 3 years of hostility, NTA

Infertility community can turn rude and abusive, as seen here.

Sister wished death on her child, now she’s going through it

Bluntly telling sister home truths and cutting ties. NTA.

Cutting toxic family ties for self-care

Sister’s past hostility towards stillbirth now haunts her.

Sister jealous of pregnancy, hoped for stillbirth, NTA for cutting ties

Healing takes time, but is it worth rebuilding with an abuser?

Encouraging NTA comment suggests therapy for sister’s unresolved emotions

Commenter believes sister’s grief isn’t OP’s burden to bear.
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Standing up to a toxic family member. ♀️

Commenter defends OP and questions sister’s mental health.

Cutting toxicity for a better life. Congrats on the baby!

Seeking support for sister’s stillbirth, missing family members’ involvement

Sister blames OP for stillbirth, expects support. NTA claps back

Understanding the pain, but acknowledging the hurtful actions.

Cutting toxic people out is sometimes necessary

Commenter calls out selfish behavior.

Demanding apologies for past behavior, but is it too late?

Commenter suggests karma for using universe name in vain.

Commenter reflects on cosmic symmetry but reminds sister of reality.

Overcoming the pain of losing a sister and finding closure.

Commenter calls out sister’s lack of responsibility and effort.
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No sympathy for the one who wished death on a child

Supporting a hurting sister without sacrificing your own well-being.

Infertility doesn’t justify sister’s hostility towards OP’s pregnancy. NTA

Cutting off contact after her hurtful words. NTA
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Supporting someone who is grieving can be difficult. NTA.

Infertility is no excuse for wishing someone’s baby dead. NTA

Choosing to cut toxic family ties for mental health reasons.

Setting boundaries with a troubled sister. NTA

Encourage therapy for sister’s grief and anger. NTA.

Sister’s hurtful words may have been a cry for help. NTA

Sister’s jealousy turns into hostility after painful stillbirth. NTA.

Encouraging therapy for sister’s mental health and family planning decisions.

Questioning the expectations of a sister seeking help.

Choosing to help someone who wished harm to your child?

Infertility struggles don’t excuse mistreating loved ones. Hope for healing

Toxic sister? Keep your distance, advise professional help.

Setting boundaries with family is important for mental health.

A cryptic comment with no context. Intriguing or concerning?

Commenter refuses to help after years of hostility.

Asking the right questions to offer support

Commenter refuses to help after sister’s past mistreatment. ♀️

Suggesting therapy for unhinged sister after stillbirth. NTA.

Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for mental health.

Cutting off toxic family members for your child’s safety.
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Protecting yourself and your child from hurtful family members.

Karma strikes back: commenter judges sister’s stillbirth as deserved.

User questions support for sister’s stillbirth, sparks discussion.

Supporting a sister after stillbirth: What help is needed?

No apology, no obligation. NTA stands firm amidst tragedy.

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?

No sympathy for sister who only comes back when in need
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No obligation to support sister after years of hostility. NTA

Supportive comment defends OP’s decision to distance from hostile sister.

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?

Protect yourself from family abuse. Change your number.

Blocking toxic family members for self-care

Cutting toxic people out of your life

Commenter sympathizes with sister and warns of potential danger.

Sister’s envy of her sister’s child leads to hostility. NTA.
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Sister wants your child? NTA, let the father help.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important.

Setting boundaries is key to helping her become a better mom

Sister’s cruelty exposed: NTA gets validation, but at what cost?
