Brother’s Betrayal? Writing a Book About Sister’s Struggle with Addiction

Hey there, Facebook fam! Have you ever had someone try to tell your story without your permission? Well, buckle up, because today’s tale is all about a recovering addict and their brother’s attempt to write a book about their life. Our protagonist has been through a lot, from drug addiction to homelessness, and their brother has been there every step of the way. But now, the brother wants to share their story with the world, and our protagonist isn’t too happy about it. So, let’s dive into this rollercoaster of emotions and see what happens next!

A Troubled Past ️

Brotherly Love ❤️

A Helping Hand

Temporary Shelter

Tough Love

Rebuilding Bridges

A Shocking Revelation

An Unwelcome Request

His Side of the Story

Refusing Permission ❌

My Life, My Story

A Painful Perspective

A Story Worth Telling? ✍️

Our protagonist discovered that their brother has been writing a book about their life, detailing their struggles with addiction and homelessness. The brother claims it’s therapeutic for him and wants to help other families dealing with similar situations. However, our protagonist is furious and refuses to give permission for their story to be shared. They believe their life should remain private and don’t want to profit off their past. The conversation ended with the brother hoping they’ll reconsider. So, what does the internet think of this situation? Let’s dive into the top responses and see if our protagonist is in the right or if they should let their brother share their story with the world.

Brother calls OP YTA for writing book about their shared struggle

Sobriety means accepting and confronting the damage done to loved ones

Compromise suggested for brother’s memoir about sister’s addiction struggle

A comment calling OP the a-hole sparks a book recommendation.

Respect your privacy even if he wants to help others

Debate on whether YTA or not for not wanting brother to write about sister’s addiction struggles. Brother’s perspective is important too.

NTA for wanting privacy in brother’s book on addiction struggles

Brother’s book could help others, but puts sister at risk

Red flags raised on brother’s book intentions, NTA stands ground

Brother has no right to share private experiences with the world

Supportive comment with mild YTA, warns about book profits.

Brother’s betrayal? NTA, profitting off dark period is assholish

Respectful NTA comment on writing book about addiction struggles

Respect your loved ones’ privacy and struggles

Sibling struggles with addiction, brother writes book. Soft YTA.

NTA, but is using your story for money really okay?

Respectful NTA comment warns of author’s potential consequences

Sibling betrayal: NTA’s brother wants to co-opt her addiction story

Is it really okay to write a book without her consent?

Brother wants to write about sister’s addiction but didn’t discuss boundaries

Brother’s plan to write about sister’s addiction: ESH with YTA tendency ‍♀️

Sibling conflict over addiction book NTA

Former addict shares the heartbreaking wreckage of addiction.

Sibling writes book about sister’s addiction despite not understanding it

OP shouldn’t have to sacrifice privacy for brother’s ‘therapy’

The internet never forgets, is writing the book worth it?

Respectful approach to writing about family struggles

Respectful disagreement over sibling’s book on addiction struggle

Writing a book about sister’s addiction- ESH, but consider pseudonym/fiction.

NTA sister is empathized with, but brother has right to write.

Sibling conflict over book writing rights. YTA called out.

Respecting personal privacy while taking responsibility for past actions.

YTA’s story isn’t just hers – brother has right to share too

Interesting idea! A joint book would provide unique perspectives.

Sibling spat over book profits. NTA, but work together!

Sibling resentment and therapy might help with book-writing struggle

Former drug addict wishes to leave past behind, suggests author use pseudonym.

NAH commenter advises family counseling and pseudonyms for addiction book.

Navigating family boundaries when writing about addiction

Is it okay to write a book about your sibling’s addiction?

OP feels emotionally exposed by brother writing book about addiction struggle

Support for NTA who opposes unauthorized book about their life

Sibling of overdose victim calls out author’s selfishness.

Former heroin addict shares advice on writing sibling’s addiction story

Will the book use real names or a pseudonym?

Empathy lacking in comments, give OP time to heal

Navigating family dynamics in telling a shared story ‍

Brother wants to write about sister’s addiction but can compromise.

Compromise on book publishing: ESH, use pseudonyms, change names.

NTA! Two traumas, two perspectives. Congrats on sobriety

Sibling rivalry? YTA for wanting control over brother’s book.

Writing about sister’s addiction without permission? NTA, brother’s ego trip.

Sibling drama: commenter thinks both parties are in the wrong

Brother wants to write book about sister’s addiction, but insults her sobriety. ESH

Fair question! Is brother helping or just profiting? NAH.

Debate about writing a book on sister’s addiction. NAH.

INFO: Concerns about book profits and anonymity. Suggestion for collaboration.

Respectful approach to writing personal story, but brother’s response unjustified

Brother profits off sister’s addiction struggle but has right to publish

Collaborating on a book about addiction could be cathartic

Sibling rivalry? Commenter slammed for lack of empathy.

Brother writes book about sister’s addiction without permission

Brother’s book on sister’s addiction: ESH, but need empathy. Brother needs to consider sister’s feelings.

Questioning privacy and addiction stigma in writing about struggles.

NTA comment calls out writer’s betrayal of sister’s struggle.

Privacy matters. NTA for not wanting your story published.

Embrace the power of storytelling with Anne Lamott’s quote.

Respect OP’s privacy, brother is an inconsiderate a**hole

Don’t judge his book before reading it

Brother’s book is his therapy, but your story isn’t his.

Respectful disagreement on writing a book about family struggles.

Encouraging response to brother’s book about sister’s addiction journey.

NTA for telling him not to write, but he has the right to. You can’t force him, but you can copyright your story

Brother wants to write about sister’s addiction, is he TA?

Brother wrote a book about sister’s addiction, NTA for objecting

Sharing addiction struggles, but is it okay to profit?