Imagine having a friend who prides herself on being 'brutally honest' and never apologizes for her words, claiming that if anyone has a problem with what she says, it's their issue, not hers. Now, imagine that friend is terminally ill. Would you let her harsh words slide, or would you stand up for yourself? This is the predicament our protagonist, an online artist, found himself in. Let's dive into this emotional roller coaster. 🎢

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Meet the Cast: Robert, Apple, and the Artist

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The Brutally Honest Apple 🍎

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The Artist's Dilemma 🎨

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The Final Straw 🥵

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Confrontation Time! 👊

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Apple's Reaction 🚫

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The Aftermath 😔

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The Resolution? 🤝

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Apologies and Acceptance 💔

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Moving Forward 🕊️

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A Tale of Brutal Honesty, Art, and Terminal Illness: The Resolution
After a whirlwind of emotions, our artist protagonist finally reached a resolution with Apple, the brutally honest friend. Apple admitted her rudeness stemmed from jealousy and fear of being replaced. She apologized, and the artist accepted, also apologizing for his own harsh words. The group shared their feelings, and they all comforted each other. The artist agreed to work on being more assertive, acknowledging his 'doormat personality'. Now, they're all on good terms, proving that even in the most turbulent times, understanding and empathy can heal wounds. 💔➡️💖
Terminal illness doesn't excuse bad behavior. NTA. She got called out.

chyaraskiss | chyaraskiss
NTA. Honesty doesn't excuse treating people like crap. 🍎

anonego7 | anonego7
NTA. Hypocritical woman dishes out "brutal honesty" but can't handle honesty in return. 😏

RemarkableResult6217 | RemarkableResult6217
Is Apple really terminally ill or just seeking attention? 🤔

Fi72 | Fi72
Block button? Guilty conscience? Unspoken language? NTA wins this round! 🏀

horsetroughgalvani | horsetroughgalvani
Being terminally ill doesn't excuse being mean. Be remembered positively! 😊

EfficientPen1397 | EfficientPen1397
NTA. Blame, disrespect, and being rude af - not brutal honesty.

nmc_azrael | nmc_azrael
"Nope, you're not." 💥 The battle of brutal honesty and terminal illness.

LunaRays_6 | LunaRays_6
Apple's shocking defense: Terminal illness as a get-out-of-jail card 🍎⚖️

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Bullying is never okay, and her rude response was uncalled for.

ECSShaw84 | ECSShaw84
Throwing shade with brutal honesty, NTA. 🌪️

Crafty-Particular998 | Crafty-Particular998
NTA, but could have handled it better. Shutting down hurtful comments.

gwtvulpixtattoo | gwtvulpixtattoo
Blunt honesty: Dying doesn't excuse being an asshat 😈

happycoffeebean13 | happycoffeebean13
💥 Brutal honesty saves the day! NTA for setting boundaries.

xch3rrix | xch3rrix
"Ex's mother milks her illness, but can magically go bowling? 🎳"

throwawayyyayahah112 | throwawayyyayahah112
🚫 NTA: No excuses for being a jerk, even if you're dying.

Ian-T-Sage | Ian-T-Sage
NTA. Illness isn't an excuse for being cruel. Brutal honesty or just being mean?

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NTA. Brutal honesty doesn't excuse rudeness, even when terminally ill 🍎

Khay72 | Khay72
Doubting her terminal illness, fake online personas, and the truth...

iHeal4Coffee | iHeal4Coffee
"Brutally honest" people only speak up when it's mean or hurtful 😒

pokethejellyfish | pokethejellyfish
Brutal honesty doesn't excuse being a dick, even if terminally ill 😡

GeekyStitcher | GeekyStitcher
Heartfelt update brings tears and love for genuine apologies 💖

z0rg332 | z0rg332
Is brutal honesty a sign of mental illness? 🤔

roosickle | roosickle
💔 Brutally honest or compassionate? NTA explains their stance

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Standing up to an a**hole with a terminal illness. 💯

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When brutally honest people can't handle the truth 😏 NTA

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Brutal honesty sparks controversy, but who's really the a**hole?

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Her actions caused panic attacks, made OP's life worse. NTA.

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Brutal honesty: fair game or crossing the line? 🤔

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NTA. Standing up to a bully without crossing the line 👏

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