Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a family drama on our hands! Meet our protagonist, a 32-year-old man caught between a rock and a hard place. On one side, his severely disabled brother who needs lifelong care. On the other, his own dreams of starting a family and living freely. His parents have been hinting that he should take over caregiving duties, but he’s not having it. ♂️ Things came to a head during a recent Zoom call, and let’s just say… it didn’t end well. Get ready for a wild ride of emotions, tough decisions, and family conflict!
A Heartbreaking Family Dilemma

Drew’s Lifelong Struggle

The Cognitive Abilities of a Child

A Life Wasted Away

Parents Devoted to Drew’s Care

Trying to Reconnect

The Subtle Expectation

♂️ Completely Opposed to the Idea

️ Parents Keep Pushing

Parents Are Getting Older

️ Considering a Move

Fed Up with Their Antics

The Guilt Trip

️ The Harsh Truth

Parents Were FURIOUS

♂️ Is It Fair?

Just Want to Live Freely

Hung Up Mid-Explanation

Wife Agrees with the Message

Shocking Ultimatum: “I’m Sending My Brother to a Nursing Home!”
Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist reached his breaking point! After years of his parents subtly pushing him to take over caregiving duties for his disabled brother, he finally snapped during a Zoom call. In a moment of frustration, he dropped a bombshell: “The day after you die, I’m sending Drew to a nursing home and I’ll never visit him again.” Yikes, talk about harsh! His parents were absolutely FURIOUS, calling his comments “extremely insensitive” and “cruel.” But our guy stood his ground, arguing that it wouldn’t be fair to force this lifelong responsibility on him. ♂️ He just wants to live his life freely, you know? The call ended abruptly, with his parents hanging up mid-explanation. Now, he’s turning to the internet for judgment. ⚖️ Let’s see what the online world has to say about this explosive family drama!
A commenter calls out OP for cruel comments about disabled sibling. ESH

ESH but you have a point. Facility care is responsible.

Phrase your concerns delicately to avoid hurting your parents’ feelings

User calls out commenter for being cruel towards disabled sibling

NTA for not wanting to care for disabled sibling, but YTA for the way it was said. ESH.

YTA for vowing to never check up on your disabled sibling

Don’t be guilt-tripped into being a caretaker. #NTA
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Family conflict: Commenter suggests an open dialogue for better solutions

Not your responsibility to care for disabled sibling. #NTA

Cruelty to your disabled brother is not acceptable

OP establishes boundaries and stands up for family’s well-being.

Dumping your disabled sibling in a nursing home and never visiting? YTA

Toxic grooming, neglect, and unfair expectations. NTA.

Leaving disabled sibling in qualified care not a**hole move

Controversial stance on disabled sibling’s care sparks debate

Parents didn’t plan for disabled sibling’s care, ESH for wording.

Caring for severely mentally disabled family members is not easy

Being honest was the only way to give them a wake-up call. NTA

NTA. Taking care of disabled sibling not your responsibility.

Parent of disabled child shares their fear of leaving them vulnerable. ESH.

NTA. Commenter agrees that the brother is not obligated to take care of his disabled sibling and commends him for standing up for himself.
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Family struggles to care for disabled sibling.
NAH/ESH.

Compassionate response to a difficult family situation ❤

Big brother not caregiver for disabled sibling. NTA, but frustrated.

NTA. Family prioritizing one son over the other is abusive.

NTA for not wanting to care for your disabled sibling, but YTA for saying you’d never visit him.

Harsh but fair judgement on family dynamics and responsibility

Cruel comment earns YTA judgment, but valid refusal to care.

NTA for refusing to uproot your life to parent sibling.

Choosing a nursing home for a disabled sibling. NTA.

Criticizing parents for taking you for granted is understandable, but abandoning your brother in a nursing home without any visits is a harsh move. ESH.

User empathizes with siblings of severely handicapped children.

NTA: Commenter sympathizes with OP’s decision to not take in disabled sibling.

NTA. Prioritized sibling, but OP won’t be parents’ backup plan

Mixed opinions on family responsibilities and delivery of message. ESH.

Honesty is the best policy

Family pressure to care for disabled sibling is unfair. #NTA

Consider better alternatives than nursing homes for disabled siblings.

NTA- You’re not responsible for your disabled sibling.

Caring for a disabled sibling is noble, but not a moral obligation

Compassionate comment about disabled sibling; criticizing the son’s harsh vow.

Sibling shouldn’t be expected to take care of disabled sibling. NTA

NTA. Commenter shares personal experience and opinion on disability.

NTA for setting boundaries with parents about disabled sibling.

NTA, but could have handled the situation more tactfully.

Parent of two sons shares perspective on sending disabled child to nursing home

NTA, but watch the language. You’re right, don’t let others sway you.
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Caring for a disabled sibling can be difficult, but communicate kindly.

Sibling with disability: NTA for considering nursing home. Shitty situation

The commenter sympathizes with the difficult situation but calls out the resentment towards the disabled sibling and lack of concern for their future. ESH

Compassion lacking: OP and parents are all assholes.
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YTA comment receives advice on caring for disabled sibling.

Caring for disabled siblings: Personal responsibility vs. nursing homes. ESH.

Compassionate reply defends placing disabled sibling in nursing home. NTA ❤️

Sibling conflict escalates with cruel vow to abandon disabled brother.
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Caregiving is tough, but YTA for cruelly inflicting maximum pain

Mixed feelings on OP and parents, but consider being involved.
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Caring for elderly relatives can be challenging. NTA for wanting boundaries

Being polite won’t work- it’s time to be brutally honest.

ESH. Brother’s care, language unnecessary. Parents have expectations.

Caring for a disabled family member isn’t easy, but NTA for seeking help
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Parental pressure on siblings with disabled siblings can be overwhelming
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It’s not your responsibility to care for your disabled sibling

Honesty is key! ️ NTA for having a difficult conversation.

Sibling sent to nursing home, commenter relates and gives NAH judgment.

Parents force sibling care, but son’s comment was cruel
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Navigating disabilities and sibling relationships with empathy

Take a deep breath and explain your feelings calmly

NTA. It’s not your responsibility to care for him. ♂️

Choosing to send disabled sibling to nursing home. NTA.

Caring for a disabled adult is a huge burden, NTA

Caring for disabled sibling is tough, but abandoning them is heartless. ☹️

Prioritizing family doesn’t make you heartless ❤️. Reassure your parents.

OP is justified but ESH for expecting them to drop everything

NTA. It’s understandable to not want to care for Drew

Cruelty is never okay. Set boundaries and have a plan.

Cruel comment but no obligation to be hands-on caregiver. ESH ♀️

Sibling refuses to take care of disabled brother, but parents need a plan

Support for NTA making tough but necessary decision

You’re not obligated to care for your disabled sibling
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NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP and doubts his intentions.

NTA but use kinder words. Parents shouldn’t hinder your potential.
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A caregiver suggests finding a nice home for Drew.

Caring for a disabled sibling is not always black and white.

NTA with a special needs perspective and a reasonable approach

Balancing empathy and resentment while questioning quality of life.

Setting up a revocable trust can ease the burden financially

Redditor calls out lack of empathy in sibling’s vow

Sibling of disabled person shares their experience and gives advice.

Threatening to abandon family is never okay, even in frustration.
