Living with family can be a blessing, but sometimes it can lead to some serious drama. Our storyteller (33f) is living with her brother (32m) and his new wife (34f) after they took her in during a time of need. She’s grateful for their help, but now her sister-in-law has baby fever and wants to get pregnant. The problem? The SIL can barely take care of herself and her existing children, and our storyteller is already picking up the slack. What happens when she finally snaps and threatens to disown her SIL if she gets pregnant?
Living with Brother and SIL
SIL’s Baby Fever
Financial Struggles
SIL’s Lack of Responsibility
Becoming a Live-in Maid and Nanny
Brother’s Plan for Reversal
Explosive Argument
SIL’s Nerve
Ultimatum Issued
Threatening to Disown SIL
SIL’s Reaction
Brother’s Threat to Kick Out
Family’s Opinions ️
Additional Info
Staying for Step-Niece
Is She the A**hole for Threatening Disownment?
Our storyteller is stuck in a tough situation: living with her brother and sister-in-law, who wants to get pregnant despite not being able to take care of her existing children. She’s already acting as a live-in maid and nanny, and when her SIL suggests she’ll be expected to help raise the new baby, she snaps and threatens to disown her. Now, the family is divided, with some supporting her and others saying it’s not her place to interfere. What do you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this explosive family drama!
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“NTA, but she wants a baby instead of her lost children.”
NTA, get out now and watch the inevitable disasters from a safe distance
NTA: Move out, stop subsidizing them, and set boundaries.
NTA witnessing child neglect, call CPS to protect the child!
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“NTA: SIL needs to step up before adding another kid “
NTA. Unfit parents. GTFO ASAP
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OP plans to move out, concerned about brother’s rough situation.
“INFO: Why are you doing this? Move out and let them be.”
NTA. Scary situation with an irresponsible mother and her kids.
NTA
Your dad is wrong. You have every right to be part of this discussion since apparently you will be doing the majority of the work. I would start looking for somewhere else to live because your brother seems like he’s willing to give in to SIL as soon as she starts crying.
Right! Dad says she doesn’t get a say but when the SIL has already decided that OP will be taking care of an infant, I would argue she absolutely gets a say.
Take charge! Downsize, move out, and let them handle it!
NTA, SIL is entitled AF. Scale back and move out!
NTA for giving them perspective. Move out and avoid drama.
Escape the toxic situation and find your own happiness!
NTA but brother needs to step up and address the situation
NTA. Move out and let them do whatever they want
NTA. Is the world ready for another child? Let’s discuss.
SIL wants a baby, but NTA says run for the hills!
NTA, move out and let your brother handle his responsibilities
NTA: Paying 2/3 of the bills, but getting kicked out?
NTA. Stand up for yourself and find your own place!
NTA, Focus on the kids you have
