Man Chooses Care Home for Autistic Brother, Ignites Family Feud

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. ‍ ‍ ‍

A Life of Sacrifice

Parents’ Expectations

Household Responsibilities

The Angel Sibling

Breaking Free ‍♂️

Family’s Reaction

Parents’ Passing

Temporary Living Arrangements ️

The Big Decision

Care Home Solution

Making Arrangements

The Drop Off

Family’s Fury

Wife’s Support

Guilt and Doubt

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.

NTA chooses professional care for autistic brother, family disapproves.

Choosing a care home for his autistic brother, OP faces family backlash

Compassionate advice for OP on caring for his autistic brother

Choosing a care facility for a loved one is tough . This commenter is NTA and offers helpful advice

Autonomy matters. Family should step up if they disagree.

A heartwarming moment and a valid point.

Choosing a care home for a loved one: NTA or ESH?

NTA for choosing care home for autistic brother, family is manipulative

Sibling not responsible for parents’ failure to care for brother

Caring for an autistic sibling can be taxing, assisted living may help. NTA

Taking care of a loved one is easier said than done

Choosing a care home for special needs family member is NTA

Permanent care home may give brother a sense of independence

NTA – Your family is disgusting . You have wants and needs too. Don’t let them burden you.

Non-verbal brother needs care home, family won’t take him.

Commenter expresses shock at parents’ simultaneous death, receives explanation.

NTA for choosing reliable care. Family should take responsibility.

Questioning authenticity of post sparks heated debate

Caretaker defends decision to choose care home for autistic brother. NTA

Commenter points out common theme in post, receives insightful replies

Choosing a care home for a dependent sibling: NTA or WBTAH?

Encouraging advice to move on and prioritize self-care

Choosing a care home for a family member can be tough

Validating and empowering response to NTA comment about abuse.

Being on the spectrum doesn’t make you an a**hole! NTA

Compassion for brother, not responsible for caretaking

Choosing a care home for autistic brother sparks family feud. NTA.

Choosing a care home for a loved one with autism ✅

Caring for a disabled person is a tough job , not everyone can do it

Sibling struggles with parents’ lack of responsibility for autistic brother

Commenter questions family’s lack of financial planning for brother’s care

Sibling defends brother with autism against toxic parents.

NTA! You made a tough but practical decision for your brother

Family feud erupts over autistic brother’s care home choice

Being a full-time carer is demanding. NTA for choosing care home

Sibling chooses care home for autistic brother, family feud ensues

NTA comment calls out family hypocrisy in caring for brother

Passive-aggressive response to family drama

Sibling struggles with projecting resentment towards autistic brother’s care.

Defending the description of low functioning autism with empathy

Don’t let anyone guilt you into sacrificing your own happiness.

Doubts raised about authenticity of article

Choosing a care home for a loved one: NTA or ESH?

Family feud over autistic brother’s care home. NTA stands firm.

Comment suggests Medicaid should pay for care home expenses.

Sibling feud over autistic brother’s care sparks heated debate. ESH.

Suspicious circumstances? Comment raises questions about family tragedy.

Choosing a care home for a special needs family member

Dumped autistic brother, called abandoner by family. NTA.

Taking care of a sibling with autism is not easy , don’t let anyone guilt you.

Defending the use of ‘low functioning’ and supporting OP’s decision

Transitioning autistic family members to care homes – NTA

Sibling shares NTA perspective on care home for disabled brother.