When this woman’s stepsister moved back in with her mom and stepdad, her mother tried to convince her to move on from the past and be an aunt to her new stepsister’s baby. But the woman refuses, citing her terrible relationship with her stepsister while growing up. She tells her mom she can’t be an aunt because she has no siblings and doesn’t want to pretend to be one to make her mom happy. But her mother is upset with her decision. Was the woman stubborn or not the A-hole in this situation? Read on to find out.
Step-sister nightmare: refusing to be an aunt ♀️

Step-sister’s destructive behavior creates family tension and heartbreak.

Dealing with a toxic stepsister’s entitlement and bad behavior

Stepsisters’ bitter past resurfaces: Refusal to be aunt to stepsister’s baby

Dealing with family drama and hurtful words.

Strained family ties over new stepsister’s baby

Strained sibling relationship despite therapy and effort to reconcile.

Strained family ties over stepsister’s new baby, urged to reconcile.

Stepsister forgives and wants to move forward after previous conflict.

No love lost: woman refuses to be aunt to stepsister’s baby

Stuck in the middle: navigating family drama.

Stepsister’s baby gets no love from unwilling aunt
Family drama runs deep for one poster who has refused to be an aunt to her stepsister’s baby. Despite years of a tumultuous relationship with her stepsister, including acts of destruction and cruelty, the poster’s mother has encouraged her to move on and be a part of her stepsister’s child’s life. However, the poster has made it clear that she has no interest in being an aunt and no love for her stepsister or child. Is the poster in the wrong for refusing to forgive and forget, or is she justified in her stubborn stance? Read on for reactions and comments.
Stepsister’s fake forgiveness without apologizing, NTA. ♀️
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Step sister’s cruel behavior causes family drama
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Valid feelings, no forced auntship. Stepsister forgives but doesn’t apologize.

Step-sister needs to acknowledge her fault and apologize, NTA

No obligation to include stepsister in life. Not family. ♀️
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NTA for refusing to be part of abusive stepsister’s family.

No obligation to a toxic stepsister’s baby. NTA

Forgiving and forgetting may not always be possible. NTA

Forgiveness is a two-way street NTA

NTA. Step sister wants free babysitter.

Forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. ♀️

Resentment towards stepsister. NTA. Cut contact if necessary.

Stand your ground , it’s not repairable. You’re NTA.
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Forgiveness is a two-way street. NTA ✨

Commenter receives fake forgiveness from stepsister via video
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Forgiveness optional. Apology needed for moving forward as NTA.

OP is NTA for not wanting to be an aunt.

NTA, but be prepared to set boundaries with demanding family

Don’t let her guilt-trip you, you’re NTA! ♀️

Standing up to entitled stepstranger seeking free childcare ♀️

NTA stands up to abuser, gets blamed for the abuse.

Step sister plays victim and OP is NTA, stick up!

Family drama: Pushed beyond limit, not the a**hole for snapping

Setting healthy boundaries with abusive stepsister.

Don’t let anyone dictate your feelings. You’re NTA

Stay away! NTA’s stepsister is only after free childcare.

Don’t let toxic people control your life.

Step-sister feels no remorse. NTA.

Cutting ties with a destructive stepsister

Selfish stepsister wants free childcare, commenter is NTA

Stepsister expects unpaid babysitting, commenter takes a stand. NTA.

Stepsister forgives without apologizing? NTA stands firm.
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Apology works both ways. NTA

User refuses to be an aunt to stepsister’s baby. NTA!

Clear NTA judgment, confusion on forgiveness.

Forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. NTA for setting boundaries.

Disowned sister wants free babysitters, NTA for refusing. ♀️

Reflecting on a tough childhood, NTA receives support ❤️

Standing up to family can be tough, but sometimes necessary

Stand your ground and don’t let their toxic behavior win!

Stepsister destroyed photos of dead relatives, NTA stands up to abuse

Commenter suggests step-sister’s teen pregnancy not surprising. NTA.

You don’t owe her anything, not even being an aunt ♀️

Commenter refuses to be an aunt, demands apology.
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Cutting out your abuser – standing up for yourself

NTA. You were honest and not sugar-coating your feelings. Keep distance.

Stepsister’s toxic behavior leaves OP justified in saying no

Savage response to stepsister’s audacity

No obligation for relationship, family fantasies not your responsibility.

Is forgiveness really overrated?

Forgiveness granted? NTA confirmed!

No obligation to forgive. NTA for not being an aunt.

Forgiveness and family drama. NTA wins the day

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA

Validating the importance of receiving a sincere apology before forgiveness.

Forgiveness or free gifts? Doubts arise in family reconciliation.

Stand up to your mother and define your own family ❤️. NTA

Protecting your own needs and boundaries is not selfish

Don’t let manipulative stepsister guilt you into being an aunt

Commenter refuses to forgive and forget, January 6th reference

Commenter defends OP’s right to not forgive abusive stepsister.

Surprised by the lack of diagnosis: NTA comment.
