A family is torn apart after the death of their mother, as one sibling refuses to help with funeral plans or be named in the obituary. The man claims his mother was a bully who tormented him throughout his life, while his siblings remember her as a loving parent. The family feud has escalated, delaying the funeral and causing even more heartache. 😢💔👩👧👦

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The family is in turmoil as they struggle to come to terms with their mother's death and the conflicting emotions it has stirred. While the siblings remember their mother as a loving parent, one brother recalls a childhood filled with torment and cruelty. The ongoing argument has delayed the funeral, causing even more heartbreak for the family. As they try to convince him to participate, he remains adamant about staying away from the funeral and having his name removed from the obituary. Will the family find a way to heal? 💔👨👩👧👦
NTA for refusing involvement in abusive mother's funeral. Stand firm.

TrayMc666 | TrayMc666
NTA, family pressuring OP to split funeral costs, not caring about OP's wishes or well-being. Financially motivated. 💰

DrunkOnRedCordial | DrunkOnRedCordial
NTA stands up to family, enjoys holidays with loving family 👍

KJoD83 | KJoD83
NTA. Family feud erupts over mother's funeral arrangements 💥

Aquarius052 | Aquarius052
NTA. Family invalidates OP's experience and expects perfection. 👍

mxster_queen | mxster_queen
NTA stands their ground and suggests a unique obituary 💀

knittingneedles321 | knittingneedles321
Support for NTA comment, disagreement in replies with strong language 💬👍👎

Asaneth | Asaneth
Suggesting a savage obituary for abusive mother sparks agreement and warning

Bjnboy | Bjnboy
Celebrating a monster's demise: NTA sparks agreement and advice.

FakinFunk | FakinFunk
NTA takes the high road, suggests singing 'Ding Dong' 🎶

PuttingTheRonInWrong | PuttingTheRonInWrong
Stand your ground! 🙌 Respect your wishes and boundaries. NTA.

klurtin | klurtin
The commenter and a reply discuss the difficulty of siblings understanding the impact of a abusive mother, concluding with NTA.

Proud_Fisherman_5233 | Proud_Fisherman_5233
Take a stand and set boundaries. Protect yourself and money. 💪

outstanding_move_ko | outstanding_move_ko
Cutting off toxic family? 👋🏻 NTA and keep your money.

BeaArt78 | BeaArt78
NTA. Don't let them guilt you into paying for anything. 👍

dirtywetdreams | dirtywetdreams
Navigating grief and family dynamics: advice for the misunderstood NTA 🙏

SpaceCommuter | SpaceCommuter
Celebrate freedom from abuse, block toxic family and move on 📷🎉

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Sarcastic NTA comment sparks no-reply discussion on funeral etiquette 😂

Era_or_smth | Era_or_smth
Setting boundaries is important for mental health. NTA.

EmYeaItsMe | EmYeaItsMe
Unapologetic NTA gets support for being true to themselves 👏

JamieLainey123 | JamieLainey123
Defending against family pressure. NTA. 👏

findingmyself37 | findingmyself37
Not the a**hole. Grieving siblings want homage from victim.

FarNorthern | FarNorthern
Unapologetic NTA declines mother's funeral, suggests champagne and fireworks 🍾🎆

SPolowiski | SPolowiski
NTA for refusing to pretend to mourn your abuser 👍

YouFlatterMeBrian | YouFlatterMeBrian
Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out siblings for abuse. NTA 👍

pinnnsfittts | pinnnsfittts
Sibling betrayal and manipulation: Don't fall for it. NTA 👍

Tacos_and-tequila | Tacos_and-tequila
Get revenge by writing a bad obituary and give ultimatum 💥

OneJobToRuleThemAll | OneJobToRuleThemAll
Sibling conflict over funeral expenses, with a hint of inheritance.

AffectionateHand2206 | AffectionateHand2206
Sibling shares experience of caregiving for abusive father, NTA.

MBuhnie | MBuhnie
Breaking the cycle of abuse can mean cutting off family 💔

Cevanne46 | Cevanne46
Setting boundaries with family is tough, but NTA for prioritizing self-care 👍

Indy_Anna | Indy_Anna
Defending not attending mother's funeral. NTA 👌

PathA2020MLS2007 | PathA2020MLS2007
NTA. Closure and boundaries are important for healing. 👏

embopbopbopdoowop | embopbopbopdoowop
Sibling drama: Stand your ground with NTA comment 💪

Due-Compote-4723 | Due-Compote-4723
Respectful NTA comment on funeral planning for estranged mother 👆

Aitasuperfan | Aitasuperfan
Commenter supports OP's decision to not help with mother's funeral.

Time-Tie-231 | Time-Tie-231
Sibling pressure to forgive mother is selfish, NTA stands firm 👊

Idontlikesoup1 | Idontlikesoup1
No obligation to help with funeral. Send condolences instead. 🙏

TheNapQueenIsHere | TheNapQueenIsHere
Dark humor sparks no sympathy in comment section 😑

ThatOneDudeFromIowa | ThatOneDudeFromIowa
Sibling squabbles over funeral expenses, commenter supports OP's stance. 💰

AhoraNoMeCachan | AhoraNoMeCachan
NTA stands up to family drama at mother's funeral 👏

101037633 | 101037633
Standing up to abuse: One person's NTA verdict 👏

jl9802 | jl9802
Sibling drama: NTA for refusing to help with mother's funeral 👏

i_like_cats_okay | i_like_cats_okay
Self-care and self-love advice for the NTA

Tricky_Assignment604 | Tricky_Assignment604
Commenter suggests revenge in obituary, sparks controversy 💥

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Commenter advises setting boundaries and showing compassion during family feud. 👍

mayfeelthis | mayfeelthis
Suggest a celebratory funeral to stop family feud 💃

LePingre | LePingre
Sibling drama over funeral expenses. NTA stands firm. 👍

twinklingblueeyes | twinklingblueeyes
Not the a**hole and a petty suggestion for revenge 😜

Eryzell | Eryzell
Cutting toxic family ties: NTA's decision to move on 👍

Floppybuttcheeks | Floppybuttcheeks
NTA for not helping with mother's funeral. Consider going NC 👋

user_ERK | user_ERK
NTA. A coworker's kids buried their abusive mom face down 👍

GodsGiftToNothing | GodsGiftToNothing
Setting boundaries with toxic family members. NTA stands firm 💪

ProfessionalGold2819 | ProfessionalGold2819
Standing up to toxic family dynamics. NTA wins this round 💯

Find_me_at_the_beach | Find_me_at_the_beach
Don't stress about the obituary, focus on your well-being 😂

Rilenaveen | Rilenaveen
Sibling conflict over mother's funeral: commenter defends OP's stance.

mireagy | mireagy
Commenter defends man's decision not to help with mother's funeral

Cookies_2 | Cookies_2
Sibling conflict over mother's funeral and mistreatment. NTA wins.

Mintyfresh2022 | Mintyfresh2022
Dealing with the death of an abusive parent 😢

Findingbalance5454 | Findingbalance5454
Redditor stands up for themselves in a difficult family situation 🙌

NowWithMoreChocolate | NowWithMoreChocolate
NTA: Commenter sympathizes with OP's decision not to help with funeral

gwhiz007 | gwhiz007
Sibling guilt-trips over mother's funeral. NTA. Cut contact. 👍

forkocharles | forkocharles
Savage suggestion shuts down family's funeral drama. NTA wins.

froggiestfriend | froggiestfriend