Meet Lucy and Nick, a couple with a 4-year-old son who once lived a life of luxury. Lucy, a stay-at-home mom, and Nick, a surgeon, enjoyed the finer things in life, including Range Rovers, Audi's, and extravagant vacations. But in January 2019, their financial situation took a nosedive, and they turned to family for help. Lucy's siblings and parents stepped in, providing them with thousands of dollars every month to keep them afloat. But now, with another baby on the way, the family's patience is wearing thin, and they're questioning if they should continue supporting Lucy and Nick's lifestyle. 🤔💔
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Money Troubles Begin 😟
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Family to the Rescue! 💪
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Grocery Rotation 🛒
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Sacrifices Made 😓
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Baby Plans 🍼
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Surprise Pregnancy! 😲
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Frustration Mounts 😠
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Baby Shower Debate 🎁
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Enough is Enough? 🤷
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Family Disagreement 😔
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Brother's Support 🤝
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Setting Boundaries 🚧
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Financial Questions 🧐
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Money Escalation 💰
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Family's Financial Frustration Reaches Boiling Point 🌡️
Lucy and Nick's financial troubles have pushed their family to the limit, as they've been providing thousands of dollars every month to keep them afloat. But with another baby on the way and a potential baby shower in the works, the family's patience is wearing thin. Lucy's siblings are questioning if they should continue sacrificing their own dreams and finances to support her lifestyle, especially when they're already giving so much. As the family debates whether to continue their financial support, one thing is clear: emotions are running high, and something's got to give. 💔😢
NTA. Family's financial instability caused by poor planning and overspending 💸
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Family's entitlement is ridiculous! NTA for refusing more money. 😱
Alliegibs | Alliegibs
NTA suggests selling cars to pay off debt, but a reply points out the potential harm.
risasmiles18 | risasmiles18
Commenter mocks family's financial decisions, others joke about adoption.
MartialImmortal | MartialImmortal
NTA comment suggests legal liability for family's financial support. 😳
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Commenters call out sister and parents for ridiculous financial arrangement 😱
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NTA commenter suggests downsizing and being more frugal 💰
overpregnant | overpregnant
Curiosity about family's debt and possible addictions sparks discussion 🤔
CassieBear1 | CassieBear1
Commenter calls out OP for being selfish with family finances 😠
FireSafety101 | FireSafety101
Sister demands more money despite receiving $61,000 in a year 😱
lovemuppet | lovemuppet
Don't set yourself on fire to keep her warm 🔥
IkeaYayas | IkeaYayas
Family enabling sister's demands for more money. NTA.
gobsmacked247 | gobsmacked247
Curious commenter questions family's financial situation. 🤔
Godhelptupelo | Godhelptupelo
Sibling supports OP's decision to stop funding sister's lifestyle 👏
marginaliamonkeys | marginaliamonkeys
Is this comment calling out the authenticity of the story? 🤔
fluffybutt86 | fluffybutt86
Stop enabling sister's financial irresponsibility. Set boundaries. 🙏
CyborgsRHere | CyborgsRHere
Commenter questions sister's need for more money despite surgeon husband.
IGiveBagAdvice | IGiveBagAdvice
Don't sacrifice your future for ungrateful family members 🙄
flora_pompeii | flora_pompeii
Enablers are AHs too! Sister needs to work dammit 😠
LeMot-Juste | LeMot-Juste
Surgeon's financial struggles prompt NTA response. 🤔
stunning-stasis | stunning-stasis
Commenter suggests downsizing and working more to solve financial mess.
honey-badger-hunbot | honey-badger-hunbot
NTA stands up to entitled sister's money demands 😏
OthmanT | OthmanT
Cutting off sister's financial support may be the best solution 🤷♂️
Bopittwistitreddit | Bopittwistitreddit
Don't let them take advantage of your kindness 🙏
Mystik-Spiral | Mystik-Spiral
Don't let toxic family members suck you dry 😱
MarbleBalloons | MarbleBalloons
Partner's family sacrifice causing relationship strain. YTA verdict.
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Set boundaries and don't feel guilty for their poor decisions 👍
hawkcarhawk | hawkcarhawk
Commenter advises to cut off sister after demanding more money 😱
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NTA. Recommending financial planning and downsizing to avoid enabling behavior. 💸
Smiley-Canadian | Smiley-Canadian
NTA stands firm against entitled family's financial demands 💯
ChemicalParfait | ChemicalParfait
Enabling a ridiculous situation? Cut the cord 😱
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NTA, family is enabling toxic behavior. Time to remove yourselves. 😱
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NTA. 'Golden Child' causing financial strain. Get out now! 😱
ACCER1 | ACCER1
Commenter questions sister's lack of effort in getting back on feet 💰
PrncessConsuela | PrncessConsuela
Financially irresponsible sister demands more money for another child. NTA.
AOneWingedAngel | AOneWingedAngel
NTA, giving 60k a year is already more than enough 💯
space-pandas | space-pandas
Commenter supports OP's decision to not give more money. 👍
BKP1996 | BKP1996
Commenter questions OP's lack of agency and sympathy towards situation 😬
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Rewarding bad behavior? NTA stands their ground 💪
CPLeet | CPLeet
Enabling family? NTA advises them to act like adults 🙌
MasterOfKittens3K | MasterOfKittens3K
Family financially supports sister's baby, but demands more money. NTA.
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Is the sister entitled or in need? INFO requested 🤔
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Commenter supports OP and suggests Lucy sell luxury items. 👍
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NTA commenter suggests cutting off sister's family for a while 🙌
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NTA calls out entitlement and unfairness in family's financial situation 👏
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Family sacrifices for entitled sister, NTA advises cutting off funds 😱
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pondisfull | pondisfull
Commenter is confident in their NTA judgement 👍
throwaway73876 | throwaway73876
NTA calls out sister for being greedy 👋
Elfich47 | Elfich47
Family being scammed by sister and husband, need to stop enabling. 💸
BustAMove_13 | BustAMove_13
Commenter suggests cutting off selfish family demanding more money 😠
Jackniferuby | Jackniferuby
Don't sacrifice your dreams for entitled family members 🙏
hereforthedrama | hereforthedrama
Commenter suspects sister's pregnancy may have been funded by family.
sunalee_ | sunalee_
Enabling family is ESH. Sister & BIL are massive leeches. 💯
wallflower_13 | wallflower_13
Surgeon's wife demands more money, but is she justified? 🤔
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Suggests downsizing to cut expenses, advises cutting them off. 👍
cassandracurse | cassandracurse
Sibling enabling must stop! Lucy can find a job. NTA 👍
BelliAmie | BelliAmie
Commenter advises not to feel responsible for sister's expenses 🙏
MerryGifmas | MerryGifmas
Taking a stand against family leeches 💪
UncertainWeasel | UncertainWeasel
