Imagine being a young child, raising your little sister while your mom is absent due to addiction. Fast forward to adulthood, and your sister pokes fun at your efforts, unaware of the truth. That's the situation one woman found herself in when her sister criticized her for their childhood experiences. Torn between protecting her sister's innocence and defending herself, she chose to reveal the truth. But was it the right decision? Let's dive into their story. 📖
Sister Shamed for Childhood Struggles, But Was She Wrong to Reveal the Truth? 😲

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Sober Mom's Accusations 😡

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Defending Herself 🛡️

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Questioning Her Actions 🤔

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This woman's heart-wrenching story has us questioning if revealing the truth about their childhood was the right decision. She was just a child herself, raising her sister while their mom battled addiction. When her sister criticized her for their past, she couldn't hold back the truth any longer. They bonded over the revelation, but their mom wasn't as understanding. Was she wrong to shatter her sister's memories, or was it time for the truth to come out? Let's see what the internet thinks of this emotional situation... 💬
NTA. Commenters praise OP for stepping up as a child and mending bridges with her sister now. Some share similar experiences and offer support. Emphasis on not blaming the child for the parent's addiction.

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NTA. Sister deserves to know truth about childhood. Family needs therapy.

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Support and cut toxic ties with a phone. NTA 👏

BobsUrUncle303 | BobsUrUncle303
Sister reveals truth to help family and protect from addiction 🙌

SeleNyx | SeleNyx
Breaking the cycle of neglect in families. NTA 👏

DancinginHyrule | DancinginHyrule
Sister defends revealing the truth about their childhood, brings them closer. 👍

felinesclimblegs | felinesclimblegs
Uncomfortable truth strengthens relationships. NTA for revealing it 👍

kFisherman | kFisherman
Heartwarming story of a sister's sacrifice and honesty. ♥️

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Sibling support triumphs over childhood struggles ❤️

lindybear43 | lindybear43
Defending against a selfish mother, NTA! 👏

Barnonyx | Barnonyx
Sister discovers truth about her childhood, NTA for revealing it 👏

alpacaboba | alpacaboba
Honesty is the best policy 👍

the_empty_remains | the_empty_remains
Sibling bond and guilt over childhood struggles. 💔

SneezlesForNeezles | SneezlesForNeezles
Sibling loyalty questioned in revealing family secrets 😕

DragonCelica | DragonCelica
Sibling support and mother's accountability in revealing childhood struggles. 👍

Zee79 | Zee79
Sibling shares experience of being abandoned by mother, advises on disclosure.

AhTails | AhTails
Speaking up about a difficult childhood is important and brave 👏

unsafeideas | unsafeideas
Sister struggles with revealing past to sibling amidst family tension 😔

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Supportive comment, empathizes with OP's struggles and suggests confronting mother.

JWJulie | JWJulie
Supportive comment receives no replies in emotional thread. 😢

coconutandpotato | coconutandpotato
👍 NTA for taking care of your sister as a child. Glad you and your sister are closer now. Your stepmother and mother are in the wrong.

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Sister stands up for herself and reveals the truth 👏

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Commenter defends OP and calls out others for not taking responsibility 🔥

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Don't blame yourself for the adults' failings. NTA 👏

WillfullyUnwoke | WillfullyUnwoke
Short and sweet - commenter supports original poster. 💛✨

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Support for revealing the truth about a toxic parent 👏

gothiccrypt | gothiccrypt
No doubt about it, commenter thinks she's not the a**hole! 😎

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Addict's aversion to honesty makes it harder for sister to help 🤷♀️

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Encouraging support for a victim of childhood abuse 👍

psycoMD | psycoMD
Surprising custody history raises questions about sister's father's involvement. NTA.

dromaeovet | dromaeovet
Sister stands up for herself and reveals the truth 👏

financiallysoundcat | financiallysoundcat
NTA, simple as that 👍

becauselifeis | becauselifeis
Breaking the cycle: NTA for revealing the truth 👏

Seabastial | Seabastial
Supportive comment encourages keeping an eye on abusive mother 👍

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NTA- You're in the clear! Don't doubt yourself 👍

Flaky_Fee8314 | Flaky_Fee8314
Breaking the silence: revealing the truth to protect your sister 👏

somewhat_pragmatic | somewhat_pragmatic
Heartwarming support for OP's honesty and kindness ❤

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Empathetic response to sister's struggles and standing up to mom 👏

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Heartwarming comment applauds sister's bravery and defends truth-telling. 😊

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Commenter supports OP, calls out mom for past mistakes 👍

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👍 Standing up for yourself is always the right thing to do

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Supportive commenters agree: NTA, mother is a handful 😲

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Commenter praised for supporting sister's truth. 🤩

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Commenter praised for supporting sister's truth, using angel emoji. 👼

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Clarifying childhood memories can help heal sibling relationships 💜

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Empathetic reply to mom-shaming comment 🙏

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Supportive comment and empathy towards OP's struggles with family dynamics.

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Support for recovering addict's perspective questioned. You're not the a**hole.

JoeBlack1992 | JoeBlack1992
You go, girl! 💪 Don't doubt yourself, you're not the a**hole. 😎

isthatyouSanta | isthatyouSanta
Sister reveals childhood truth, gets shamed. NTA for honesty ❤️

LoveMyFuckingLife | LoveMyFuckingLife
Revealing childhood struggles to sister - NTA 👍

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Encouraging support for a sister's childhood struggles and healing.

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The importance of knowing the facts about childhood memories 🤔

TillyMint54 | TillyMint54
Encouraging support for sister's honesty and growth 👏

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Mother's neglect affected both sisters, revealing truth was justified. 👍

naturalalchemy | naturalalchemy
Revealing the truth can lead to healing 👍

IsaTheCat | IsaTheCat
Stand up to toxic family and own your truth 💪

Apare005 | Apare005
NTA. Your mother needs help and you did the right thing 👍

ubjeckshin | ubjeckshin
Haters gonna hate, but truth prevails. NTA! 👏

Duke_Newcombe | Duke_Newcombe
Support for recovering addicts, but don't let it cloud judgment. 🙏

JoeBlack1992 | JoeBlack1992
Support for recovering addicts, but don't take their perspective as gospel.

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Sister receives support after revealing truth about childhood struggles 👏

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