There’s a saying that goes: “Don’t live your life to make someone else happy”. It’s one of those things that you hear when you’re young, and you don’t really get it until you’re a bit older. But the truth is that you shouldn’t have to live your life to make someone else happy, because you’re the one that should be happy first.
It’s easy to say, but sometimes it’s harder to implement. Especially if you’re born into a family with a younger sibling who needs more attention. This online user took it to one of Reddit’s most popular subreddits to find out whether he was wrong for calling his parents bad parents over how they treat him in favor of their autistic brother.
Keep reading for the full story .
Family drama erupts after a brother accuses his parents of spoiling his autistic sibling and making his life revolve around him.

Guy struggles with his parent’s decision to prioritize his autistic brother, leaving him unable to do what he wants.

This guy’s resentment towards his parents’ decisions to prioritize his autistic brother has caused family drama.

Family drama ensues when one son decides to leave his family in pursuit of his own dreams, despite his parents’ guilt-tripping attempts.

Family drama erupts as one brother questions his parents’ parenting of their autistic child.

Family drama ensues when one sibling calls out their parents for spoiling their autistic brother and making his brother’s life the center of attention.

Tension arises when one sibling accuses their parents of spoiling their autistic brother while neglecting them.

Family tensions rose after this guy refuses to apologize for calling out his parents’ treatment of his autistic brother

Family drama! How would you handle this?
This 19-year-old was fed up with his parents babying his autistic brother and making him the center of everything. He felt like his life revolved around his brother and he had no chance to do anything he wanted.
After his parents tried to guilt him into not moving away to pursue his studies, he called them out for being bad parents. His parents are now demanding an apology, but he doesn’t think he needs to give one.
Read on to see what people had to say about this story , and decide if he’s the a**hole!
Virtual applause for standing up to parents

NTA. This family drama

NTA, should he move now?

NTA: ✊ Don’t back down!

Family drama ensues!

NTA, enjoy college!
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Family drama over Parents spoiling Autistic Brother

Dealing with family drama

NTA You said what needed to be said.

NTA It’s ok to escape

NTA: “Move on ➡ build a good life for yourself!”

NTA: ️ Telling your parents the truth!

Family drama: NTA
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NTA: Take important docs when you move out

Family drama abounds!

Telling the truth

NTA: You’re in the right!

This family’s struggle & triumph

Parents shouldn’t force on their kids.

NTA: siblings of disabled kids can be supported too

Autistic person on family drama

Family drama:

NTA ♂️: Parents spoiling autistic brother could cause long-term harm

NTA. A heartbreaking story of sacrificing one’s life for a brother.

NTA , *life your life*!
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Standing up for himself

NTA: Calling out bad parenting

YTA or NAH?

Standing up to family

Standing up to mom

Leaving an environment ️“I literally cannot”

You’re not the a**hole!

Parenting two sons with different needs!

An autistic person’s shocking story of neglect and abuse

NTA!

NTA: Family neglects ‘normal’ kid ♀️
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Grandad’s wisdom: ✅

NTA: Gaslighting & Unfulfilled Childhood

NTA: You have nothing to apologize for ♀️

NTA: ♂️ Change behavior or cry?

NTA: Manipulating parents is .
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NTA: Not The A**hole!

A brother’s tale of escaping family drama & NTA

Grandpa’s had enough ♂️

NTA: Family drama after ♂️ parents spoil autistic brother

Family drama

Proud of this person

Family drama update

NTA: Leave with &

Family drama sparks

Defending the truth

Family drama ♂️

NTA – Time to move away!

A comment about ♂️ parentification

NTA: Support for siblings of special needs children

Understanding the implications of family dynamics

NTA. Parents need to reevaluate their parenting style!

Inspiring others to do the same

Grandparents step in to help out!

Family dynamics

NTA: Standing up for yourself ♂️!

Standing in silent awe of this courageous post

Standing up for yourself!

NTA: Not The A-hole
