When a Prank Crosses the Line: A Veteran’s Struggle with a Mischievous Roommate

Imagine this: You’re a veteran with a traumatic brain injury, causing complete deafness on your right side. You’ve adapted, learning to read lips and asking people to speak slowly and clearly. But what if someone you trusted, a roommate, took advantage of your condition for their own amusement? This is the story of a 38-year-old man who found himself in this exact situation. Let’s dive into this tale of trust, betrayal, and the quest for respect.

The Unseen Battle

The Rules of Engagement ️

The Roommate: Friend or Foe?

The Mysterious Miscommunication ️ ‍♂️

The Unsettling Realization

The Cruel Prank Revealed

The Unrepentant Roommate

The Unfair Exploitation

The Unresolved Conflict

A Prankster’s Paradise or a Veteran’s Nightmare?

In a shocking turn of events, our veteran found himself the victim of a cruel prank. His roommate, F, had been exploiting his hearing loss for his own amusement, pretending to converse while only mouthing words. This wasn’t just a harmless prank, but a betrayal of trust that left our veteran feeling exploited and disrespected. The roommate’s lack of remorse only added fuel to the fire, leading to an explosive confrontation. The question remains: Was our veteran overreacting or was he justified in his anger? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…

Using a disability to manipulate and profit? Absolutely disgusting!

“NTA, it wasn’t a joke, it was straight-up bullying. F owes you an apology.”

NTA. Roommate is a gaslighting, manipulative, abusive a-hole. Find a new roommate asap

NTA. Manipulative roommate’s ‘joke’ crosses the line. Be warned

NTA. Gaslighting roommate takes advantage of your hearing loss and TBI

NTA. Roommate took advantage of disability. Find a new roommate

“Disgusting prank! Thank goodness GF caught him. NTA! “

“NTA. Sobering stories, record-breaking insensitivity. Long-running joke exploiting disabilities. “

Gaslighting roommate? Not the a**hole, but he sure is!

Support for kicking out the roommate. No tolerance for pranks!

Roommate’s absence raises suspicion. Time to find a new place?

Roommate drama: NTA’s girlfriend is a keeper, roommate is toxic

NTA. Roommate taking advantage. Potential for dangerous escalation.

NTA- Ignoring roommate’s pranks with passive aggression and sass

Heartbreaking prank on deaf MIL sparks strong reaction

Roommate’s pranks are messed up. Time to find new roommate!

Calling out a roommate’s bad behavior: NTA, but HUGE a**hole

“NTA – Roommate’s abusive behavior crosses the line. GF to the rescue! “

NTA. Roommate’s actions are infuriating. Get a new roommate after quarantine.

Cruel roommate prank causes distress. NTA, he’s a sociopath

Stand up for yourself and find a better roommate!

Roommate’s sociopathic behavior sparks concern. Pets beware!

NTA. Roommate needs to go after lockdown, in my opinion.

Deaf veteran’s roommate takes advantage of disabilities

Roommate exploiting disability: NTA, kick him the hell out

Protecting loved ones from pranks gone wrong

Roommate’s prank goes too far, causing distress and manipulation. NTA

Ignoring an insensitive jerk with a fake hearing loss prank

Roommate’s prank is not a joke, it’s bullying.

Exploiting disabilities for jokes? Not cool. Stand your ground, NTA!

Roommate’s offensive behavior sparks call for eviction. Take action!

NTA. Roommate’s prank triggers childhood trauma, lacks empathy and maturity.

Standing up to a mischievous roommate, no a**hole here

Deaf veteran stands up against roommate’s cruel prank

“NTA. Cutting this sadistic person out of your life is necessary.”

Fellow veteran offers support and suggests confronting roommate in Arizona

Humor should punch up, not down. NTA for calling him out!

Roommate’s abusive behavior: Stand up for yourself and prioritize safety.

Navigating emotional reactions with a mischievous roommate

Roommate prank gone wrong: NTA standing up against toxic behavior

Roommate’s prank goes too far, OP seeks new living arrangement.

Roommate is evil! Can you kick him out? NTA.

Defending against disability mockery: NTA, you’re in the right!

Taking advantage of a veteran’s memory issues? Not cool

Unraveling the mystery of the F-word acronym

Roommate’s prank on disabled person could lead to legal consequences. NTA

When a prank becomes bullying, you’re definitely NTA

Deaf girl stands up against ableist roommate. NTA!

Calling out the roommate: Is he really an a**hole?

OP stands up against gaslighting roommate. NTA!

Manipulation disguised as a prank? Not cool!

Exploiting a friend’s TBI for pranks? That’s just messed up

Setting boundaries with a mischievous roommate. NTA

NTA: Roommate’s prank crosses line, becomes abusive and hateful

Gaslighting isn’t a joke. It’s not funny. NTA stands strong.

Escape the toxic prankster roommate!

Roommate’s torment and manipulation – time to find a new one!

NTA: Roommate’s prank pushes boundaries, sparks Reddit controversy