Sister Demands to Live with Her, but They’ve Never Been Close

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘blood is thicker than water,’ but what happens when your family has never been there for you? One woman (26f) is struggling with this question as her estranged sister (32f) suddenly asks to live with her. Their relationship has been rocky since day one, with the older sister going as far as excluding her from family events and even her own wedding. Now, facing financial troubles and a housing crisis, she’s turning to the sister she’s always shunned for help. But is it too late to mend their broken bond?

Sisterly Struggles from the Start

Cutting Ties Early

Family Events? Not for Her

The Last Straw

Accepting the Reality

Wedding Woes

Now They Want Her Help?

A Desperate Request

Standing Her Ground

The Blame Game

Frustration and Guilt

No Apology, No Help

The Innocent Child

A Mother’s Dilemma

The Unknown Past

A Sister’s Plea for Help: Too Little, Too Late? ‍♀️

After years of being shunned and ignored by her older sister, this woman is now faced with a difficult decision. Her sister, a struggling single mom, has asked to live with her after losing her job and facing housing issues. Despite the pressure from her family, she’s standing her ground and refusing to help the sister who’s never shown her any love or support. But as a mom herself, she can’t help but feel guilty for the innocent child caught in the middle of this family drama. Is she in the right for denying her sister’s request, or is she just as cold-hearted as the sister who’s always pushed her away?

NTA. Sister treated OP poorly, no obligation to take her in.

Sister rejected all contact, now needs help? NTA for refusing.

Biological relation doesn’t make someone family. NTA

NTA. Sister hasn’t changed, offering monetary help or support is enough

Curious about the root of sister’s disdain, but sometimes no reason.

NTA for refusing to live with estranged sister and niece

Don’t let her take advantage of you . Stay strong

Sister mistreated OP, now demands housing. NTA, parents should pay.

Respectful NTA response to entitled sister’s unreasonable demand

Family isn’t a magic word for entitlement, NTA sets boundaries

Curious commenter gets thanked for asking a logical question

Sister’s extreme reaction to having a sibling explained

Commenters question the credibility of the sister’s job loss story

NTA suggests parents take in sister, don’t let her abuse you

NTA. Suggest buying a bus ticket for sister.

Sister’s entitlement exposed, parents should take responsibility

Don’t let entitled family guilt trip you into their problems

NTA. Sister reaps what she sows

Sister wants to move in, but hasn’t apologized? NTA

Curious about the sister’s side of the story

Uncovering a possible reason for the sister’s mistreatment

Sibling rivalry from the start NTA for setting boundaries

Short and to the point.

Supernatural quote adds humor to NTA comment and replies

Sister demands financial assistance, gets denied. Surprised Pikachu face. NTA

Sister wants to live with OP, but they’ve never been close

Help the niece, not the sister. NTA

Actions have consequences. NTA for not wanting a stranger roommate.

Sister gets what she deserves

Family only when convenient? NTA for setting boundaries

Commenter asks for more information about sister’s custody situation.

Commenter shares personal experience and advises NTA to consider being a positive influence on the child.

Don’t let her move in, even if NTA. ‍♀️

Curious Red Flag: Missing background info and family secrets

Be a big sister or foster parent instead! NTA.

Helping family or not? NTA comment sparks debate

Sibling asks for help after bullying, commenter advises against it. NTA

NTA. Family drama resurfaces as sister demands to live together ‍♀️

Sometimes family isn’t just blood

Family isn’t just about DNA. NTA for setting boundaries

Don’t let guilt-tripping relatives manipulate you. Stay strong

Commenter shares personal experience and advises sister’s options

Sister demands to live with her, but commenter’s NTA due to sister’s past behavior

Family doesn’t give you a free pass to treat others poorly

Stand up for yourself and don’t let your parents enable her. NTA

Family didn’t support you then, don’t let them bully you now.

Commenter supports OP and criticizes sister’s behavior and entitlement

Misreading leads to humorous reaction, sympathy for niece’s situation.

Noble to help family, but she treated you like dirt. NTA

Sibling rivalry and parental favoritism. NTA for not allowing it.

Commenter questions why OP should accommodate estranged sister.

Karma strikes: NTA reaps what they sow.

Playing by the rules and not the a**hole. NTA

Clear NTA judgement, but harsh.

No heartfelt apology, just using you