A heartbroken woman is struggling to navigate the chaos that has engulfed her home after her sister and her two kids moved in following the tragic death of her young nephew. The woman, who had distanced herself from her family due to their history of drugs and scams, is now caught between her grieving sister and her frustrated husband. As tensions rise and relationships deteriorate, she's left wondering if she's the one to blame for trying to help her sister. 😔
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Tragic Loss Shocks Family 😢
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Husband's Warning ⚠️
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CPS Steps In 🚔
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Sister's Plea for Help 🙏
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A Tough Decision 🤔
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Husband's Reluctant Agreement 😕
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Feeling Guilty 😔
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Sister and Kids Move In 🏠
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Noisy Kids and a Struggling Sister 😩
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Sister's Depression 😞
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Husband's Anger 😠
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Only Decency for Their Child 🙁
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Offer to Have Them Leave 🚪
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Relationships Deteriorating 💔
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Caught in the Middle: Sister's Tragedy vs. Husband's Frustration 😢
This woman is caught in the middle of a tragic situation after her sister's young child passed away. Her sister and her two kids moved in with her and her husband, but the situation has become chaotic. Her sister is struggling with depression, and her kids are noisy and have behavioral problems. Meanwhile, her husband is frustrated and angry, retreating to the basement to play computer games all day. The woman is left feeling torn, wondering if she's the one to blame for trying to help her sister. Let's see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation... 💔
Commenter questions CPS approval and child's cause of death. Replies provide clarification.
imothro | imothro
ESH situation due to sister's mistakes, but OP taking brunt. Sister needs help, not a free ride.
WholeAd2742 | WholeAd2742
Husband and sister-in-law conflict over housing sister's family. ESH.
GundyGalois | GundyGalois
Commenter calls out OP for inviting neglectful sister, suggests solution.
maroongrad | maroongrad
Curious about sister's presence despite CPS order?
Possible_Olive_1533 | Possible_Olive_1533
No clear a-hole here, but everyone needs therapy 🤔
cuervoguy2002 | cuervoguy2002
Commenter believes everyone sucks in situation with sister's kids.
Primary-Criticism929 | Primary-Criticism929
sinmontius | sinmontius
Helping sister is commendable, seek professional help for all involved 🙏
SteveGoral | SteveGoral
Commenter raises valid concerns about lack of concrete plan. 👍
MutatisMutandisEtc | MutatisMutandisEtc
Commenter calls out OP for pushing decision on partner. YTA.
neohampster | neohampster
Commenter questions financial impact of quitting job after tragedy 🤔
ndcollector | ndcollector
Commenter thinks OP is the a**hole for letting sister stay.
Bike_Rough | Bike_Rough
Husband's hands are tied, but should he also resign? 😕
[deleted] | [deleted]
Heartfelt empathy for a family in crisis 😢
caedmonfaith | caedmonfaith
Commenter thinks OP is the a**hole for not having an end date for sister's stay 😱
Bubbly_Rutabaga_8192 | Bubbly_Rutabaga_8192
Unplanned adult houseguest adds to family's already tragic situation 😞
dueltone | dueltone
Sister's neglectful behavior requires CPS intervention. ESH 😒
holisarcasm | holisarcasm
Commenter shares personal experience with CPS and offers insight.
mdjdiso | mdjdiso
Commenter calls out sister for burdening brother, sparks debate 🤔
kykiwibear | kykiwibear
Commenter calls out OP's behavior, suggests husband leave. 😬
justthrowmeintrash | justthrowmeintrash
Navigating family dynamics after tragedy can be difficult. 💔
Tyberious_ | Tyberious_
Commenter suggests tough love for sister to save marriage and kids 😱
Potential_Ad_1397 | Potential_Ad_1397
Harsh criticism for the OP's actions and their consequences 😬
Minute_Patient_8841 | Minute_Patient_8841
Taking responsibility for a complex family situation 😱
Pretend-Panda | Pretend-Panda
Commenter calls out OP for putting husband in tough spot 🤨
Alive_Mall8637 | Alive_Mall8637
Putting sister's needs before nuclear family? YTA, prioritize yourself 🚫
Germanshepherdlady13 | Germanshepherdlady13
NTA but Department needs to provide counseling and parenting classes 👍
Cheap-Awareness-5522 | Cheap-Awareness-5522
Advice on fostering and resources needed for niece and nephew. YWBTA.
newbeginingshey | newbeginingshey
Compassionate advice on setting boundaries with grieving sister and husband.
sheba71smokey32 | sheba71smokey32
No right answer here, just a sister trying to do right 😞
montrasaur009 | montrasaur009
Commenter warns OP of sacrificing marriage to save sister's mess 😱
throw05282021 | throw05282021
Commenter suggests kindness when dealing with grieving children ❤
LevelSmoke9603 | LevelSmoke9603
Helpful or enabling? Commenters debate sister's stay and behavior 🤔
Doraylia | Doraylia
User questions decision to move in sister's family, causing tension 🤔
ImNotReallyThatSmart | ImNotReallyThatSmart
Harsh criticism for moving sister in after tragedy 😢
hesathomes | hesathomes
Sister moves in with kids, destroys home, and OP blames husband. 🤯
captnspock | captnspock
Commenter advises OP to prioritize spouse and suggests foster care.
Beneficial_Affect522 | Beneficial_Affect522
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in family conflict 😱
Kooky-Today-3172 | Kooky-Today-3172
Commenter calls out OP for inviting bad people to move in 😱
SnooDonkeys8016 | SnooDonkeys8016
Couple in over their heads with sister's family. ESH. 😕
NorthwestPassenger | NorthwestPassenger
Woman takes in sister's kids, but sister needs to leave 🤔
MithosYggdrasill1992 | MithosYggdrasill1992
Suggests a plan for sister's family tragedy 👨👦👦👦
Gen_X_Diva | Gen_X_Diva
Advice on custody and CPS supervision to avoid losing children 🚨
Single-Concern8332 | Single-Concern8332
ESH. Husband and wife both at fault for different reasons. Three options.
katamino | katamino
Commenter suspects more to story, husband's history with in-laws.
Global-Mix-1786 | Global-Mix-1786
A cautionary quote for selfless martyrs 🙏
SoupNo682 | SoupNo682
Helpful judgement on chaotic living situation with a hint of suspicion 🤔
Fun-Statistician-550 | Fun-Statistician-550
Redditors acknowledge story's gravity and limitations of AITA subreddit
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Commenter calls out OP for steamrolling husband and enabling sister 🤨
amlosthere | amlosthere
Commenter suggests tough love for sister's grieving, sparks discussion. 🙏
originalgenghismom | originalgenghismom
Marriage in danger due to ESH behavior 🤪
Evolution1313 | Evolution1313
Family tensions rise as sister with CPS history moves in 🤷♀️
Dogmother123 | Dogmother123
Curiosity and sensitivity surround child's death in comment section 🤔
ServelanDarrow | ServelanDarrow
Family drama ensues after sister's tragic loss 😱
TomServoMST3K | TomServoMST3K
User questioned for quitting job without discussing with husband 🤔
thereasonpeason | thereasonpeason
