Imagine moving in with your significant other and finally introducing them to your family, only for things to take a disastrous turn. This is exactly what happened to a 25-year-old man and his girlfriend, Ava, who had survived a terrible car accident when she was 16. The accident left her with physical and mental scars, but she never expected her boyfriend’s brother to make a cruel joke about her condition.
Ava’s Traumatic Past

The Accident’s Aftermath

Ava’s Struggles Continue

A Forgotten Notebook

Brother’s Unexpected Arrival

Ava’s Attempt at Introduction

Jarred’s Cruel Comment

Ava’s Shocked Reaction

Jarred’s Disrespectful Nickname

Mocking Ava’s Scar

Boyfriend’s Furious Response

Parents’ Disapproval

Ava’s Gratitude

Second Thoughts

Cruel Joke Leads to Family Feud
When Ava, a car accident survivor, finally met her boyfriend’s brother Jarred, she never expected to be the target of a cruel joke. Jarred made fun of her memory issues and her scar, leading to a heated confrontation. The boyfriend kicked Jarred out, but now faces disapproval from his parents, who think he overreacted. While Ava is grateful for her boyfriend’s support, he can’t help but wonder if he went too far. Let’s see what people have to say about this intense family drama…
Defending girlfriend from ableism is always the right play

NTA. Brother’s inappropriate behavior deserves no apology.

Cutting out a bully brother. NTA

NTA for standing up against nasty comments about looks

Defending partner against toxic behavior. NTA, good on you!

NTA. The brother’s behavior is atrocious. Cut contact with him.

Sibling rivalry gets out of hand, but OP stands up!

Defending girlfriend from cruel jokes, NTA for kicking out brother

Standing up for Ava and not tolerating cruel behavior
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Standing up for Ava against brother’s cruel jokes. NTA

Standing up against ableist comments and dehumanization.

36-year-old bully brother gets put in his place. NTA

Standing up to a rude brother. Good for you!

Defending girlfriend against bully brother. NTA
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Defending sister with memory issues against cruel brother

Asking for an explanation of a cruel joke.

Body-shaming comment sparks justified outrage among commenters

NTA, but harsh words. Is cutting ties necessary?
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Standing up against a mega jerk.

Standing up to family and setting boundaries.

Sibling favoritism and lack of accountability.

Brother’s cruel joke backfires, commenters agree NTA. Good riddance

Defending against brother’s rude behavior, NTA wins!

Jarred’s behavior was abusive and belittling. NTA for protecting Ava.

Standing up to family for what’s right

NTA. Brother’s behavior is shocking at 36. Parents failed.

Sibling comparison and parental favoritism discussed. NTA verdict.

NTA. Commenter would have kicked the brother out.

Stand your ground! Don’t let insensitive family members win.

Standing up for your partner against cruelty

Defending girlfriend against brother’s joke, NTA.

NTA! Brother’s insults were cruel and unacceptable

Insensitive brother makes fun of woman’s scar and disability

Standing up against ableism and cruelty.

Protective boyfriend shuts down brother’s cruel joke

Defending GF against ableist and misogynistic bullying by brother.

NTA. A joke is not an insult. Good on you.

Don’t sacrifice your girlfriend’s safety for a cruel joke

Standing up to family can be difficult, even when necessary.

Defending a brother’s fiancé against a vicious attack
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Standing up for your partner is always the right move

Standing up for GF against family, NTA wins the day

Backing girlfriend against disrespectful brother earns NTA praise

Defending girlfriend against brother’s joke, NTA. Family’s opinion unclear

Cutting out toxic parents? NTA takes a stand

Standing up to a bully brother who mocked his disabled sister

Wife suggests hilarious revenge on brother-in-law for Nemo joke.
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Kicking out a cruel sibling – NTA wins the day
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NTA for kicking out brother, but chance for apology needed

Brother’s inappropriate behavior called out by commenter.

Standing up to a toxic family member. Good for you!
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Defending girlfriend from bullying brother: NTA, basic human decency

Sibling rivalry at its finest, but OP handled it maturely

Standing up to bullies is always the right choice!

Standing up to a bully brother and protecting family

Insensitive brother gets kicked out for mocking sister-in-law’s disability

Defending Ava against insults, NTA wins the day
