Imagine growing up in a family where you were constantly forced to be less than your best, just to appease your sister’s ego. That’s the reality for one woman who’s now facing backlash for refusing to fulfill her father’s dying wish. Her story is filled with emotional turmoil, manipulation, and a lifetime of being held back. But is she justified in her decision to cut ties with her family? Let’s dive into her side of the story.
Sister’s Ego Takes Center Stage

Breaking Free for College

Forced to Attend Sister’s College

Father’s Unfair Demand

Family Tries to Bring Her Back

Marriage and More Harassment

False Kidnapping Accusation

Father’s Heart Attack and Last Wish

Standing Her Ground

No More Contact ✋

Family Torn Apart: Whose Side Are You On?
After a lifetime of being held back by her narcissistic sister and enabling parents, this woman has had enough. She’s built a new life with her husband, but now her father’s dying wish is to see her one last time. Despite the emotional turmoil, she’s standing her ground and refusing to give in to her family’s pleas. Is she justified in her decision, or is she being heartless? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complicated situation…
Daughter stands her ground and refuses to see dying father.

Daughter receives support for defying dying dad’s last wish ❤️
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Daughter considers talking to dying dad, but fears it’s a trap

Family weaponized police against her, she’s NTA for going nuclear
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Standing up to abusive parents – NTA wins the day

Standing up to an abuser: NTA for not forgiving.
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User defends daughter’s decision with strong language.
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Forgiveness is personal. NTA comment encourages self-care

Commenter justifies defying dying dad’s last wish, finds new family

Choosing to see a dying parent is a personal decision

ICU nurse offers support to OP, NTA for defying manipulative family.

Dying dad wants to make amends, but chooses to insult daughter. NTA

Daughter justified in defying dying dad’s last wish for apology

Family drama takes a dark turn. NTA for prioritizing well-being.

Red flags raised in comment about defying dying dad’s wish

NTA. Refusing to go to dying dad’s wish. Valid or heartless?

NTA. It’s okay to distance yourself from toxic family members.

Breaking free from toxic family is tough, but NTA
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Is this post fake? One skeptic speaks out

Escaping toxic family: NTA for ghosting abusive parents

Standing up to toxic family – NTA

Don’t feel bad for defying your dying dad’s last wish
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Daughter stands up to dying father’s last minute guilt trip. NTA

Daughter refuses dying father’s last wish, but not heartless. Replies disagree.

Family guilt-tripping daughter for not fulfilling dying dad’s wish. NTA

Cutting toxic family ties: NTA, no contact is best

No forgiveness for a dying dad

Closure can be overrated anyway. Move on.

Avoiding toxic family members? NTA, keep your boundaries

Daughter stands up to dying dad’s unreasonable demands

Heartfelt plea for daughter to visit dying dad one last time ❤️

Live your life , extreme NTA. Family enabling abuse
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Short and sweet – NTA

Daughter stands up for herself and sets boundaries.

Respecting the dying’s wishes: phone or paper?

Leaving an abusive family behind: NTA or ESH?
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Sibling rivalry at its worst

Commenter suspects family’s motives, advises against hospital visit

Commenter warns of potential trap in NTA response.

Redditor jokingly defies death, but is it too soon?

Skeptical comment calls out far-fetched story

Defying a dying father’s last wish: Heartless or justified?

Cutting off toxic family: NTA stands her ground

Unapologetic daughter celebrates dad’s death wish defiance

Toxic family? Stay away. NTA for defying dying dad’s wish.

A relatable experience of twin competition and reconciliation.
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Breaking family ties: NTA for moving on from toxic family

OP is justified but could consider forgiving dying dad over phone

Defying dying dad’s wish? NTA! Family’s crazy expectations, explained

Choosing to honor personal boundaries is never heartless.

Defying a dying man’s last wish: justified or heartless? NTA
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Protecting yourself from abusers is always justified

Supportive comment encourages daughter to make peace with dying father

Commenter questions authenticity of NTA verdict

Daughter stands up to evil dying father, NTA
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Put your own happiness first #NTA

Forgiveness isn’t owed just because of impending death

Daughter stands up to abusive family, defies dying father’s wish

Daughter stands up for herself in face of dying father’s request

Don’t wait until it’s too late to make amends ✌️

Defying a dying dad’s wish: NTA, but is it a trap?

Not the a**hole, but why? Share your thoughts

Forgiveness is earned, not owed. NTA for standing up.

Choose what’s best for you. Don’t expose yourself to toxicity.

Woman writes a letter to dying dad, forgives and moves on

Cutting off abusive family: NTA. Enjoy your loving in-laws

Toxic family? Stay away! NTA has no regrets

Daughter stands up to dying dad’s hurtful request. NTA.

Heartbreaking comment about losing a parent without closure

User believes father’s dying wish is a selfish attempt to avoid hell
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Closure is personal. NTA for not fulfilling dying wish

Setting healthy boundaries with toxic family is justified

Don’t leave things unsaid . Powerful lesson from a similar situation.
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