Imagine spending your entire childhood caring for a sibling with special needs, only to be told that it's your responsibility to continue that care for the rest of your life. This is the story of a man who, after years of sacrificing his own dreams and desires, finally took a stand against his family's expectations. When his parents passed away, he was faced with the decision of whether to take in his autistic brother or arrange for professional care. What he chose has sparked a heated family feud, and now he's questioning if he made the right choice. 😰👨👩👧👦
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A Lifetime of Caretaking, but Was it Enough? 🤔
After spending his entire childhood caring for his autistic brother, this man finally took a stand against his family's expectations. With his parents gone, he chose to place his brother in a reputable care home rather than continue the care himself. Now, his family is furious, calling him heartless and insensitive. Even his wife offered to have his brother live with them, but he refused, not wanting to return to a life of constant caretaking. As the family feud rages on, the guilt and doubt are weighing heavily on him. Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🧐💭
NTA - Family tries to force caretaking on OP, refuses to help.
TickingTimebomb1 | TickingTimebomb1
NTA chooses professional care for autistic brother, family disapproves. 😱
Searia | Searia
Choosing a care home for his autistic brother, OP faces family backlash 😔
CataleyaJackson | CataleyaJackson
Compassionate advice for OP on caring for his autistic brother 💖
Beerdar242 | Beerdar242
Choosing a care facility for a loved one is tough 😢. This commenter is NTA and offers helpful advice 👍
thepatriarchsmurf | thepatriarchsmurf
Autonomy matters. Family should step up if they disagree. 👍
falalalalaw | falalalalaw
A heartwarming moment and a valid point. 😍
aphrodora | aphrodora
Choosing a care home for a loved one: NTA or ESH? 💼
holyylemons | holyylemons
NTA for choosing care home for autistic brother, family is manipulative 😒
[deleted] | [deleted]
Sibling not responsible for parents' failure to care for brother 👍
ExternalSpeaker9 | ExternalSpeaker9
Caring for an autistic sibling can be taxing, assisted living may help. NTA
Froken_Boring | Froken_Boring
Taking care of a loved one is easier said than done 😕
Elfich47 | Elfich47
Choosing a care home for special needs family member is NTA 👍
Final_Commission4160 | Final_Commission4160
Permanent care home may give brother a sense of independence 🙏
syldae | syldae
NTA - Your family is disgusting 😒. You have wants and needs too. Don't let them burden you.
Alert-Potato | Alert-Potato
Non-verbal brother needs care home, family won't take him. 😞
Justasock01 | Justasock01
Commenter expresses shock at parents' simultaneous death, receives explanation.
Subaudiblehum | Subaudiblehum
NTA for choosing reliable care. Family should take responsibility. 🙏
MoonWarriorAutumn | MoonWarriorAutumn
Questioning authenticity of post sparks heated debate 🤔
bloodthorn1990 | bloodthorn1990
Caretaker defends decision to choose care home for autistic brother. NTA 👏
classactdynamo | classactdynamo
Commenter points out common theme in post, receives insightful replies 🤔
cactuskirby | cactuskirby
Choosing a care home for a dependent sibling: NTA or WBTAH?
mysteresc | mysteresc
Encouraging advice to move on and prioritize self-care 🙏
ladyk1487 | ladyk1487
Choosing a care home for a family member can be tough 😔
merchantsc | merchantsc
Validating and empowering response to NTA comment about abuse. 👏
rocketduck413 | rocketduck413
Being on the spectrum doesn't make you an a**hole! NTA 👏
fidgetsmom18 | fidgetsmom18
Compassion for brother, not responsible for caretaking 🙏
evanpeanutbuttercups | evanpeanutbuttercups
Choosing a care home for autistic brother sparks family feud. NTA.
love2crochet | love2crochet
Choosing a care home for a loved one with autism ✅
ThatMater | ThatMater
Caring for a disabled person is a tough job 🙏, not everyone can do it 😞
JadedSlayer | JadedSlayer
Sibling struggles with parents' lack of responsibility for autistic brother 😠
The-Moocat | The-Moocat
Commenter questions family's lack of financial planning for brother's care 😕
alien_in_the_lab | alien_in_the_lab
Sibling defends brother with autism against toxic parents. 👏
King_Darkside | King_Darkside
NTA! You made a tough but practical decision for your brother 🙌
Tiamat_fire_and_ice | Tiamat_fire_and_ice
Family feud erupts over autistic brother's care home choice 😱
BDLane | BDLane
Being a full-time carer is demanding. NTA for choosing care home 🙏
wcmj | wcmj
Sibling chooses care home for autistic brother, family feud ensues 😱
KD8RKE | KD8RKE
NTA comment calls out family hypocrisy in caring for brother 😠
SnickeringFootman | SnickeringFootman
Passive-aggressive response to family drama 🤣
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Sibling struggles with projecting resentment towards autistic brother's care.
millennialfungus | millennialfungus
Defending the description of low functioning autism with empathy 💜
mchu111 | mchu111
Don't let anyone guilt you into sacrificing your own happiness. 🙌
thatonepersoniam | thatonepersoniam
Doubts raised about authenticity of article 🤔
EvilCowEater | EvilCowEater
Choosing a care home for a loved one: NTA or ESH?
rubadubdubinatub | rubadubdubinatub
Family feud over autistic brother's care home. NTA stands firm.
Diamond-TTB | Diamond-TTB
Comment suggests Medicaid should pay for care home expenses. 👍
Scynful | Scynful
Sibling feud over autistic brother's care sparks heated debate. ESH.
ProtestantLarry | ProtestantLarry
🤔 Suspicious circumstances? Comment raises questions about family tragedy.
oberynmqrtell | oberynmqrtell
Choosing a care home for a special needs family member 🙏🏻
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Dumped autistic brother, called abandoner by family. NTA. 🙏
Nickthedick3 | Nickthedick3
Taking care of a sibling with autism is not easy 😞, don't let anyone guilt you.
nighttimehamster | nighttimehamster
Defending the use of 'low functioning' and supporting OP's decision 🙌
CreamingSleeve | CreamingSleeve
Transitioning autistic family members to care homes - NTA
Tigaget | Tigaget
Sibling shares NTA perspective on care home for disabled brother. 🙌
stainedglassmoon | stainedglassmoon
