Updating on the difficult family situation and asking for advice

Leaving home and finding independence, the original poster struggles with the idea of having another sibling

Mum showed up, looking a mess, with four siblings in tow – worrying the narrator who has already had to leave her home.

A mother begs her daughter to come back, as her children cling to her in misery.

A well-paid aunt offers to take in the post’s family, but with a condition: no more babies

A mother considering divorce and the difficult decisions for her children

A family in turmoil as the father goes NC and mother seeks therapy

The poster’s family dynamic has been strained after years of neglect from their parent.

Progress is being made and healing has begun. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season

The aunt is taking legal action to gain custody of her siblings, so the original poster is transitioning from “parenting” to being a “sister”.

A heartbreaking update on a family torn apart by parenthood struggles, and a plea for guidance.

A family’s journey to finding healing and hope
This post from the original poster (OP) gives a long overdue update on their difficult situation. Moving into their aunt’s home, they found the opportunity to be a regular teenager and have a shoulder to cry on. However, their mother showed up with all four siblings in tow, and the OP was faced with a difficult decision. After much consideration, the OP’s aunt offered to take in all of the kids on the condition of no more children. The OP’s mother accepted the offer, and the kids are now living with the aunt. The OP is trying to heal from their difficult past and is receiving therapy. Despite the long road ahead, this family is on its way to finding healing and hope. In the comments section on Reddit , people have been sharing their reactions and offering support. Let’s take a look at what they had to say.
Family dynamics gone wrong?

OP and aunt are ✨amazing✨!

Family redemption

A positive outlook

Exploring options for childhood trauma

Giving to an aunt!

Support for an impossible situation

Taking responsibility

Aunt praised for her

Aunt to the rescue

Parents considering another baby?

NTA, aunt to the rescue

A Mom’s Praise

Weighing the pros and cons of having another baby

Mom and Dad need to be

You and your aunt

An awesome aunt!

A special and strong ❤️ message

“Growing up in a difficult situation”

Finding a safe and supportive place

Sending lots of ❤️

Take time to be a kid

Aunt saves the day

Choosing to be a kid

NTA: Mom’s choices, not inabilities.

Aunt is an angel

Standing up for yourself

“Is having 4 kids enough?”

Supporting strength

Aunt’s a ♀️!

A parent’s questionable decision
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♂️ Lord have mercy
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Congrats on making positive change!

Aunt’s decision leaves ✋ ♂️

Making progress

A heartbreaking request

An for a mature 17 year old woman!

“Time to write a book”

A heartbreaking story

Supporting a sibling in strife

OP deserves support!

Is mom the ?

A supportive to help you through!

❤️ Aunt is the hero ♀️

Young and Responsible!

Legal advice for family

Aunt’s angelic response

An amazing aunt

A teen’s story of responsibility

Are 5 kids not enough for ?

Wise words from mom

A loving comment

Learn from this

A supportive message

A story of hope

Celebrating a newfound freedom!

Change is but hard!

A heartwarming message for the poster ️

Wow! A relief!

Supporting a family member ❤️

Sending love and to OP

Resolving a broken family

The best outcome for ♀️ and ♂️?

Finding strength with family

Supporting parents & wishing them all the best!

A brave decision!

Family ties

Parents dropped the ball

Aunt has a plan

It’s ok to choose your family

Standing your ground

Doing the right thing

Aunt’s heroic actions

Aunt saves the day

Aunt is the one ❤️

A step in the right direction

Enjoy being a kid

NTA for wanting your stability

Bravery in a tough decision

A show of support

Take a year to recover ♂️

A big congratulations

It’s up to you ✌️

Sometimes the hits the fan

A heartwarming story of progress

Supporting a brave decision

Take the time you need

A selfless aunt and therapy ✨
