Woman Laughs in Stepsister’s Face & Shuts the Door : Was She Too Harsh?

We all have our family drama, but what happens when a stepsister shows up at your door asking to stay for a while? One woman (21f) found herself in this situation when her stepsister (19f) appeared at her apartment, hoping for a temporary home. Instead of welcoming her in, the woman laughed in her stepsister’s face and shut the door . Was she too harsh, or did she have good reason to be skeptical? Let’s dive into the story…

Surprise Visit

Laughing in Her Face

Parents Disappointed

Trust Issues ‍♀️

Broken Phone

Not My Sister ‍♀️

Stepsister’s Defense ️

No Apology, No Change

Has She Really Changed?

Muting the Drama

A History of Trouble

When Does Childhood End?

A Pattern of Behavior

No Apologies, No Trust ‍♀️

To Trust or Not to Trust: The Stepsister Dilemma ‍♀️

So, our protagonist is faced with a dilemma: should she trust her stepsister and let her stay in her apartment, or is she right to be skeptical? With a history of stealing and breaking things, it’s no wonder she’s hesitant to open her door. And when her stepsister refuses to apologize or make amends, it’s hard to believe she’s truly changed . But is laughing in her face and shutting the door too harsh? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Trust is hard to earn yet easy to break. NTA.

NTA, set a hard boundary with your dad and move on

Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for self-care

Standing up for oneself is always the right choice

Setting boundaries with unremorseful step-sister, family enabling bad behavior.

Stepsister shows up unannounced and gets shut out

Op is NTA for not letting a thief in.

Step-sister was entitled, manipulative and never apologized. NTA.

No second chances for thieves, even if they’re family

Stealing stepsister kicked out, NTA, but laughing in face too harsh

No sympathy for stepsister who burned bridges. NTA.

NTA: Family isn’t an excuse for toxic behavior

Commenter expresses concern for safety, OP didn’t think of it

Commenter agrees with OP, no a-hole here

Setting boundaries is NTA, but maybe show more empathy

No obligation, no problem

Declining stepsister’s request: NTA, better safe than sorry

Commenter believes stepsister should have replaced phone, criticizes family.

Defending a phone-breaker? NTA stands up to family’s AH behavior

Questioning the stepsister’s motives. NTA for not taking her in.

No need to forgive someone who hasn’t made amends.

NTA: Sometimes actions speak louder than words

Sneaky revenge plan against stepsister with a spycam

Responsibility debate: 17 and 19-year-old siblings, who’s responsible?

Protecting roommates’ belongings, NTA shuts stepsister out. Truth hurts.

Sibling’s lifelong stealing habit justifies not letting him live with us. ‍♂️

Laughing in her face was harsh, but NTA for refusing.

Let the dad and stepmom take care of her ‍♀️ #NTA

Breaking someone’s phone and expecting them to house you? NTA

Take control of your life, keep that door closed

Satisfying NTA response to stepsister’s rude behavior

Sibling solidarity: NTA shuts door on untrustworthy stepsister

Stepsister seeks help from NTA, who responds with empathy.

Stepsister not really sorry, NTA for shutting the door

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries

Setting boundaries with family: NTA for shutting the door

Sibling dynamics and trust issues. NTA.

Roommate’s thieving tendencies justified stepsister’s exclusion. NTA

Clear boundaries set, parents to blame if sister causes trouble. NTA

Step sibling drama: NTA comment threatens police intervention

Self-care over family guilt. NTA for shutting the door

NTA, immature but relatable. Laughter is sometimes the best medicine.

Not the a**hole, but why did she shut the door?

Commenter defends OP’s decision to turn away stepsister.

NTA suggests taking in changed stepsister, but will they?

Short and sweet: Not the a**hole.

Commenter sympathizes with OP but suggests a more diplomatic approach.

Investigate ex-roommates to show father she’s a spoiled brat

Breaking a phone on purpose? Definitely not the a**hole

NTA: Keeping them on mute

Uninvited stepsister shows up unannounced, NTA for shutting door

Charge parents for damages and take deposit before sister’s stay

No apologies, no problem. NTA shuts down step-family drama

“NTA. Best predictor of future behavior is past behavior”

Commenter defends OP’s decision to not take in stepsister.

Protecting mental health and possessions from disrespectful sister. NTA.

Standing up for yourself is always the right thing

Setting boundaries with family, even harshly, is justified. NTA

Stepsister refuses to pay back, NTA laughs and shuts door

Supportive comment, suggests father as alternative. NTA

NTA. Keeping toxic people out of your life.

No a-hole here, but what led to the laughter?

Woman justified in shutting out entitled stepsister. NTA

NTA stands firm on decision to not let stepsister stay

Comment section calls out poorly written fake story

Setting boundaries and letting someone face consequences is important. NTA

NTA. Showing up uninvited and complaining is reckless and cruel

Compassionate response to OP’s situation with step sister

Curious about stepsister’s behavior? Commenter seeks more information.

Silence is golden: a refreshing take on dealing with a**holes.

Commenter believes both parties are at fault for lack of communication.

NTA. Don’t forgive until she proves she’s changed

Setting boundaries or being mean? YTA or NAH?

Mature response to immature behavior with positive outcome

Demanding payment for a broken phone is reasonable. NTA

Stepmom’s concern, dad’s responsibility. Not the a**hole.

Commenter sympathizes with the situation, but agrees with the verdict

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s family situation

No sympathy for stepsister’s bad behavior. Curious about her visit?

An apology costs nothing, and she won’t give one back

Stepsister uninvited, NTA for shutting door.

Setting boundaries with a difficult stepsister. NTA

Sarcastic reply questions stepsister’s living situation, NTA judgement.