Imagine working hard on your passion, only to have someone else steal your work and get a job using it. That's exactly what happened to a 16-year-old graphic designer, whose older cousin (23) claimed her designs as her own. When the truth came out, the cousin was fired, and the family drama went off the charts! 😲🔥 Let's dive into this wild story...
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Cousin Gets Fired
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No Job Offer for the Teen
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Cousin's Furious Reaction
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Parents Turn Against Their Daughter
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A History of Unsupportive Parents
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Family Argument Erupts
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Everyone Blames the Teen
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Defending the Cousin?
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Escaping the Chaos
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Finding Support Elsewhere
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Hoping for Resolution
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Family Turns Against Teen for Exposing Cousin's Lies 😓
After proving her cousin stole her art, this 16-year-old graphic designer thought she'd get some justice. But when her cousin was fired, the family turned against her, blaming her for the fallout! 😔 With everyone from her parents to her aunt and uncle yelling at her, she found refuge at a friend's house. Now, she's hoping this drama will blow over soon and that she can find an internship to pursue her passion. Let's see what the internet has to say about this intense family feud...💬
Commenter sympathizes with OP and questions family's values. NTA.
Cangrande1314 | Cangrande1314
Calling out a cousin's art skills, family feud ensues! 🤪
millertimeandtheboss | millertimeandtheboss
Supportive comment suggests posting on social media to expose plagiarism.
Educational_Towel_41 | Educational_Towel_41
Encouraging advice and support for OP's safety and future work.
KangarooOk2190 | KangarooOk2190
Family drama explodes as OP's blood relations defend art thief.
jindiw | jindiw
Protect your art with watermarks and encryption. Good advice! 👍
DetectiveResident391 | DetectiveResident391
Family defends thief cousin as 'mature' despite stealing from teen 😱
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Fraudulent cousin fired for lying and family drama ensues! 🤯
nosecohn | nosecohn
Graphic design and coding are equally important in different fields. 💻🎨
DeerDragon3E | DeerDragon3E
Empathy for OP amidst family drama 😢
sarah9035 | sarah9035
Empower yourself and stand up against family drama! 💪
Ishoweduptoday | Ishoweduptoday
Don't blame yourself for family's selfish actions. Keep creating! 👏
CriticalReality | CriticalReality
Supportive comment amidst family drama 🙌
Texandria | Texandria
Enablers and gaslighting: the toxic family dynamics at play. 🤯
BishonenPrincess | BishonenPrincess
Commenter defends actions leading to cousin's firing. 👍
mahlookma | mahlookma
Cousin stole art job, commenter offers sympathy and advice 😢
OkNefariousness8413 | OkNefariousness8413
Encouraging words for a talented teen artist! 👏
Viewfromthe31stfloor | Viewfromthe31stfloor
Supportive commenter advises OP on dealing with family drama. 🙌
Speedy_Silvers71 | Speedy_Silvers71
Family supports OP, but enabling plagiarism is still wrong. 💪
smity31 | smity31
Toxic family? Stay strong! Consider leaving for better opportunities. 💪
DatguyMalcolm | DatguyMalcolm
OP's cousin stole their work, but family drama overshadows victory. 😱
DynkoFromTheNorth | DynkoFromTheNorth
Family feud over stolen art and talent insults. Drama alert! 😱
kittensjamesandlily | kittensjamesandlily
Commenter calls out disappointing parental reaction with strong language 😱
Top-Passion-1508 | Top-Passion-1508
Family compares 16yo OP to grown cousin, defends stolen art. 🤷♀️
redditak168 | redditak168
Protect your art and yourself from family drama and betrayal. 🙈
Desperate_Smile | Desperate_Smile
Cousin's laziness leads to family drama over stolen art 🤯
hwutTF | hwutTF
Updates coming! Hoping for parental apologies 🙏
BeefJerkyHunter | BeefJerkyHunter
Cousin stole art portfolio, got fired, drama ensues! 😱
naranghim | naranghim
Cousin fired for stealing art, commenters support OP's NTA judgement. 👏
Snoo_68114 | Snoo_68114
👏 Standing up against theft and hypocrisy, but stay safe 🙏
Big__Bang | Big__Bang
Stay tuned for updates on the family drama 🤞
Admirable-Skirt3254 | Admirable-Skirt3254
Stealing art led to cousin's downfall. NTA did the right thing.
BoyzMom13 | BoyzMom13
Advice for young graphic designer on handling print and portfolio.
inannamute | inannamute
Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation and calls out family dysfunction 😱
Hgg1127 | Hgg1127
Empathetic comment supports OP and suggests family break. 🙏
AussieTopCat | AussieTopCat
Sympathy for OP, criticism for cousin's actions and consequences. 🤷♂️
Ambitious-Twist-6234 | Ambitious-Twist-6234
Family drama explodes over stolen art accusation. Yikes! 🤯
Simple_Permit3385 | Simple_Permit3385
The consequences of stealing art in a multimillion dollar industry.
ACatGod | ACatGod
Standing up for your work and calling out delusions 💪
Current-Mission-5521 | Current-Mission-5521
Protecting intellectual property is crucial for graphic designers' future income. 👍
newleaf123456 | newleaf123456
Standing up to family can be tough, but you're right! 👏
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Protecting your work pays off. Cousin gets fired for stealing.
Johnny-Fakehnameh | Johnny-Fakehnameh
Family drama explodes over stolen art and job loss 😱
RushHot6174 | RushHot6174
Fake degrees and stolen jobs, karma is a b***h 😈
Quix66 | Quix66
Encouraging comment to a bullied teen artist, suggests mediation and alternative living.
Over-Analyzed | Over-Analyzed
Commenter calls out support for thief in stolen art drama 🤔
matthewgrima | matthewgrima
Artist's cousin fired for stealing art, commenter supports decision. 👍
PurpleWomat | PurpleWomat
Is this drama too good to be true? 🤔
Sweet-Advertising798 | Sweet-Advertising798
Family drama explodes over stolen art and wrongful harassment. 😱
Jakaal | Jakaal
Don't let others devalue your passion and hard work! 💪
InspectionFast3035 | InspectionFast3035
OP receives support for standing up against family drama 👏
paemotionlored | paemotionlored
Defending the act of emailing ex-employer about stolen art 🤔
BBkat13 | BBkat13
Seek support from friend's mom to resolve family drama 🙏
Lover817 | Lover817
Escape toxic family and never look back! 👏
Devegas49 | Devegas49
Commenter suggests legal action against cousin for stolen art.
1bubble2pop | 1bubble2pop
Commenter supports company's action against cousin for art theft. 🙌
Strong_Comedian1131 | Strong_Comedian1131
Sibling solidarity against unfair pay at the same company 💪
elianna7 | elianna7
Heartfelt support for victim of family drama and art theft 😢
Thefishthing | Thefishthing
Commenter argues against cousin's competence and justifies reporting theft.
Word-Artist | Word-Artist
Taking responsibility for actions and avoiding legal action. 👍
Kinder_76 | Kinder_76
Empowering words to OP amidst family drama 💪
lamld | lamld
Curious about the latest update? 🤔 Stay tuned!
Worried_Heart8002 | Worried_Heart8002
Commenter cuts ties with unsupportive family, cousin copies art.
karuchisama | karuchisama
Standing up for yourself and your work can be tough 🤯
DetectivePlayful002 | DetectivePlayful002
Stealing art for a job? 🤔 Not a good career move.
Grclds | Grclds
Family drama intensifies as motives behind anger are questioned 🤔
Firenight083 | Firenight083
Standing up for your art and career against family toxicity 💪
Here2Lurk8585 | Here2Lurk8585
