Imagine growing up feeling like the black sheep of your family, the unwanted child. For one individual, this was a harsh reality. Their father believed they were the result of an affair, and their mother blamed them for the ensuing marital strife. The emotional abuse escalated when they came out as gay at 16, leading to a painful disownment. Fast forward to today, both parents have passed away, and the siblings are planning a memorial. But our protagonist, still nursing the wounds of the past, refuses to attend. What happens next? Let's delve into this emotionally charged story. 😔
The Unloved Child's Unforgiving Stance: 'I Don't Care That Our Parents Are Dead'

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A Family Fractured Beyond Repair: The Emotional Fallout
Our protagonist's story is a stark reminder of how deep family wounds can run. The painful childhood, the emotional abuse, the disownment, and the continued torment into adulthood have left scars that refuse to heal. Now, with the parents gone and a memorial looming, the siblings insist on honouring the very people who caused so much pain. But for our protagonist, the past is not something to be forgotten or forgiven so easily. They've made their stance clear, sparking a new wave of conflict with their siblings. But who's in the right here? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 😔💔
Sibling support and understanding is crucial in this difficult situation. 💜

Quey84 | Quey84
NTA. You had a different relationship with your parents than your siblings and you are rightfully staying away from a celebration that you do not feel the same about. 🙏

Thrwforksandknives | Thrwforksandknives
NTA. Sibling understands the damage caused by abusive parents. 🙌

throwaway10281074 | throwaway10281074
NTA. No obligation to attend. Healing and peace await you!

usernameawesome1 | usernameawesome1
No love lost: Unforgiving child stands their ground against entitled parents 💔

Verity_Fox | Verity_Fox
"NTA: He may have been your father, but not your daddy." 😮

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NTA: Express your emotions without repercussions. Pursue positive relationship tactfully.

ThroMeAwaa | ThroMeAwaa
The unloved child stands up against their deceased abusive parents. NTA

AuntiKrist | AuntiKrist
NTA, you don't owe your parents anything. 🙅♂️ Your siblings should've known better.

WreckItBaymax | WreckItBaymax
Seeking therapy for self-awareness and healing. 🧘♂️

Gazerni | Gazerni
Siblings expect 'Happy Family' after witnessing abusive parents. NTA. 😌

Laquila | Laquila
"Parents need to earn respect and praise like anyone else." 👏

Theothercword | Theothercword
Memorials: Letting go of the past or holding on? 🤔

gpele13 | gpele13
Unloved child seeks validation, questions absent parents. They were around.

unboltednorm | unboltednorm
NTA- Siblings prodded, parents were a**holes. You're not at fault.

AppellofmyEye | AppellofmyEye
OP explains why they don't want to celebrate their parents' death 💔

JCWa50 | JCWa50
💔 NTA. Family isn't always worth forgiving, even in death. 💔

RedoubtableSouth | RedoubtableSouth
Childhood trauma: 'NTA' - surviving a literal hell 🌪️

Wild-Blackberry | Wild-Blackberry
NTA. Unloved child refuses to honor disrespectful deceased parents. 🙅

proassassin00 | proassassin00
NTA. Parents must earn respect. Siblings are clueless 😒

deepus | deepus
NTA. Dying doesn't make them good people. 💔

mperks930 | mperks930
Unloved child takes a stand: 'They weren't parents' 🙌

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Seeking therapy for a difficult past, NTA comment receives support ✨

GarlicButterGarnet | GarlicButterGarnet
Setting boundaries and thriving: Your relationship, your rules. 💪

Odd_Grape | Odd_Grape
NTA: No reason to pretend they were great parents in death 😤

iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
Escaping toxicity: A brave move. 🙌

nan1ta | nan1ta
Unforgiving stance: Trauma caused by parents doesn't vanish with death. 💔

thicklover | thicklover
Standing up to abusive parents and clueless siblings. 🙅♀️🔥

Otan781012 | Otan781012
NTA. No obligation to respect disrespectful parents. Siblings are AHs.

autumn_chicken | autumn_chicken
Disowned by dad, but siblings insist they're still your parents 😔

BigCheese498 | BigCheese498
Curious about the parents' lack of paternity test? NTA

Tired-of-this-world | Tired-of-this-world
Sibling betrayal and toxic parents: cutting ties for self-preservation. 💔

MysteryGirlWhite | MysteryGirlWhite
Unloved child stands firm: 'I don't care our parents are dead'

bizianka | bizianka
NTA: Siblings should understand OP's experience and respect his choice.

JezebelBlue | JezebelBlue