Family drama at Christmas: AITA for not wanting to spend the holidays with my brother and his wife?

The holidays are a time for family, but what happens when family is torn apart? One woman found herself in the middle of a custody battle and faced cruel bullies. Despite her efforts to make things right, her brother refused to see the problem. Now, she’s faced with a difficult decision: should she spend Christmas with her brother and his wife, or stand her ground? Read on to find out more about this family drama and decide for yourself: is she the asshole for not wanting to spend the holidays with her brother and his wife?

Taking care of my niece and nephew this Christmas

New sister-in-law causing Christmas chaos for OP ❌

Holiday tensions rise as step-siblings clash ‍ ‍ ‍

Brother’s wife bullies kids, AITA for not spending Christmas with them?

Niece and nephew plead with dad to leave stepmom: heart-wrenching.

Struggling to bond with family, perceived as a parental figure

Family feud over kids ruining the holidays

CPS intervention: A turning point in family drama

Kids still bullying despite therapy- a heartbreaking update

Sibling conflict escalates: Brother refuses to separate from family despite request.

Navigating family dynamics during holidays and fostering kinship placements.

Why this family member is skipping Christmas with their brother

‍ ‍ CPS involved due to family issues impacting niece and nephew.

Family drama continues over Christmas custody battle ‍ ‍ ‍

Family feud at Christmas: Brother’s wife out of guilt?

No contact rule during holidays causes family tension.

Navigating family drama during the holidays

Avoiding holiday drama with family ‍ ‍ ‍ ❌

Family drama alert! Brother and his wife taking over Christmas?

Avoiding toxic family during holidays: a relatable dilemma

Feeling guilty for not spending holidays with brother’s family

Family drama at Christmas: AITA for not wanting to spend the holidays with my brother and his wife?

Christmas is supposed to be a time for family, but what happens when family drama makes it unbearable? OP (30f) explains her situation with her brother and his wife who have caused so much pain to her niece and nephew. Despite trying to reason with them, the older children continue to bully and mistreat the younger ones. OP had to call CPS, and they were placed under her custody. Now, her parents want to reunite the family for Christmas, but OP is not willing to subject her niece and nephew to the same trauma again. In this post, OP asks if she is the a**hole for not wanting to spend the holidays with her brother and his wife. Read on to find out more and share your thoughts.

NTA. OP is the only one looking out for the kids.

NTA for prioritizing the safety and comfort of your niece and nephew . Your brother chose to abandon them for his new wife .

NTA, standing up for your children against bullying step-siblings.

Protecting the kids is top priority. NTA

Heartbreaking story of a family torn apart by a brother’s actions

Respect your niece and nephew’s wishes. NTA for reacting.

Aunty OP rightfully refuses to expose abused children to abusers. NTA!

Setting healthy boundaries during the holidays. OP is NTA. ❤

Protecting children from bullies, OP’s brother chooses wife over family

Protecting the kids NTA wins this family feud

Protecting kids from toxic family: NTA, keep strong

Protecting family: Niece and nephew come first.

Protecting the kids from bullying: NTA ❤️

NTA steps in to protect children from neglectful parents

Be the hero your niece and nephew need ‍♂️ ‍♀️

Family conflict resolved: NTA for following social worker’s plan

Heartwarming NTA comment gets love

Protecting kids’ wellbeing during holidays: NTA for not going.

Standing up to family drama: NTA for prioritizing kids

Protecting kids from unfit father, NTA wins family feud

This comment is a heartwarming reminder of the kindness in humanity.

Navigating custody battles during the holidays: a grandparent’s dilemma

Protecting vulnerable children from abusers during holiday season.

Supportive comment empathizes with family conflict.

Supporting family against toxic behavior:

Stand up for your family, NTA

NTA, parents not helping. ‍♂️

You’re definitely NTA! It’s shocking that your brother made no attempt to see his kids. And your family’s response is asinine

Reunification takes time and proper support, keep those kids safe ❤️

Parenting is tough, even when it comes to adult children

Standing up for abused nephews, NTA chooses not to celebrate with bullies ‍♀️

Brother abandons kids for new wife: NTA for not wanting him around ‍ ‍

Protecting the little ones ❤️ NTA

Protecting children from abusive family members. NTA.

Protecting my child comes first, even if it means upsetting family ❤️

A heartbreaking story of abuse and neglect.

Protecting family ties. NTA defends niece and nephew from hatred.

Trust your instincts

Being a loving and protective aunt outweighs family discomfort. ❤

Protecting vulnerable children makes you NTA. You ARE their family.

Protecting the kids NTA wins this family drama.

Putting the well-being of your niblings first

Commenter receives support for not wanting toxic family around.

Stand your ground! NTA for not wanting to spend Christmas with brother’s difficult wife and kids.

Spread the love! Niece and nephew are lucky to have you.

Start a new tradition! Champion the kids this Christmas

Put the kids first, NTA.

Protecting the children from toxic family:

Protecting kids from abuse: NTA for avoiding toxic family

Protecting children – NTA gets support from commenters

Grandparents’ actions affect children. NTA for protecting them.

A heartwarming comment about fighting for what matters ❤️

Family drama at Christmas. NTA stands up to parents.

Standing up for what’s right

Supporting NTA’s decision to prioritize the child’s well-being

Heartwarming comment about kids in family drama ❤️

Being a responsible guardian for kids.

Sibling drama over family custody: NTA for standing ground

Protecting the kids: NTA for not wanting toxic family around ‍♀️

Grandchildren need family most: NTA for avoiding toxic siblings.

Protecting innocent kids from bullying, NTA for avoiding toxic family ‍♂️

Protecting children’s mental health during holidays should be a priority ❤️

Compassionate comment defending OP’s decision with positive vibes ✨

Protecting the kids from abusers. NTA

Protecting the children: NTA for skipping toxic Christmas

Standing up for yourself and your values, NTA

Brother’s poor choices, NTA for not wanting family reunion

Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls parents useless. NTA.

Protective uncle (NTA) stands up against toxic brother and wife

Choosing mental health over toxic family gatherings. ‍ ‍ ‍

Stand your ground! NTA for wanting boundaries

NTA for prioritizing the emotional health of your nephew

Cutting off toxic family members: NTA

Setting boundaries to protect your family ️