Imagine having to share your home with two drug addicts who are also your family. Now, imagine waking up one day to find your hard-earned money and lottery tickets missing. You suspect the culprits are none other than your own brother and his girlfriend. What do you do? Call the police or let it slide? This is the emotional rollercoaster one family found themselves on. Let’s dive into their heart-wrenching story.
Unwanted House Guests

The Dark Side of Addiction

A Mother’s Generosity

The Disappearance Act ️♀️

The Accusation

The Chase Begins

Caught Red-Handed

The Blame Game Begins

A Ray of Hope

A Family Torn Apart: Who’s the Real Villain in this Tale?
In a heart-wrenching tale of family, addiction, and betrayal, a brother and his girlfriend are accused of stealing money and lottery tickets from their own family. After a futile plea for the return of the stolen items, the family decides to involve the police, leading to the arrest of the accused. However, the aftermath leaves the family questioning their actions, grappling with guilt, and wondering if they were too harsh. Amidst the chaos, an unexpected ray of hope emerges as the brother agrees to seek help for his addiction. A rollercoaster of emotions, this story leaves us questioning: who’s the real villain here? ️♀️
NTA. Calling the police was necessary for their recovery.

NTA. Protect yourself and your mom from unpredictable strangers.

NTA – Stealing from those who provide? They got what’s coming! ️♀️

NTA teaches a valuable lesson to living with drug addicts.

NTA, but brother and girlfriend need help.

NTA: Money should have been returned, guilt lingers.

NTA. Addiction doesn’t excuse criminal activity. Hope he realizes.

“NTA. Never trust a junkie. They’ll steal even from family.”

Brother and girlfriend accused of theft, desperate for drugs. NTA.

NTA. A turning point for them. Don’t light yourselves on fire.

NTA: Mom’s mistake, addicts took advantage.

Taking action against brother’s criminal girlfriend. Meth addiction complicates situation.
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“NTA – Drug users stealing from family. They blame others. ️♀️ “

NTA. They committed a crime, but it’s tough when family’s involved.

Supportive but firm: NTA calls out theft while encouraging recovery.

NTA… Worried about safety? Don’t let them back in!

NTA, dealing with sibling drama too. We’re in this together

Trust shattered: Addiction leads to betrayal. Heartbreaking loss of faith

NTA- You did the right thing!

NTA. Addiction sucks. Let them hit rock bottom.

“NTA. Former Paramedic shares the harsh reality of addiction and prison.”

NTA! No sympathy for thieves and liars. They brought it on themselves.

NTA: Tough consequences for their behavior.

Standing up against family theft and protecting yourself

NTA, don’t apologize for protecting family. Tough love is necessary.

NTA, supporting family can be tough. Sometimes tough love helps.

NTA for tough love on brother’s addiction. Seek NarAnon support

Loving vs. enabling: Breaking the meth cycle

NTA, they’re TA(s)

NTA. Seek help, change locks, support Mom, find support groups. Hug Mom

Calling the police: saving lives or denying rock bottom?

“NTA. Addicts in the family, tough love is necessary. “

NTA: Mom’s tough love may lead to their much-needed help!

NTA and you’re being an excellent support to your mother

Enabling addiction: the toxic family dynamic that needs breaking.

NTA: Standing up to family can be tough, but necessary.

NTA and probably echoing advice given elsewhere but: al anon for mom and al a teen for you. Look up meetings online, there are ones to jump into at any time. Unfortunately you aren’t the only family who have gone through this sort of thing and hearing from others can help you feel less guilty and less alone.

NTA. Brother and girlfriend stole from mom due to addiction. Seek help and set boundaries.

NTA. Your mom deserves better. Seek support at Al-Anon meetings.

Support groups can help you and your mom through tough times

Seek support in Alateen to cope with family addiction struggles

Protect your valuables and trust no one!

NTA: Don’t fund their drug habit by letting them steal!

Setting boundaries with a brother addicted to drugs

NTA. Protect yourselves and your home. Change locks, get cameras.

Addiction is a terrible disease, but don’t let it consume you

Dealing with addicted siblings is tough, but self-care comes first.
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Standing up to addiction: family loyalty and self-preservation

Cut ties with thieves and protect yourselves. Stay strong.

Addict’s insight: Don’t trust, don’t bail. Check out INTERVENTION!

Addiction’s manipulation can’t control your boundaries. You’re not the a**hole.

Support vs Enabling: When to Draw the Line

NTA: Theft! Call the police and get justice for yourself!

Cutting off addicts: tough love or necessary protection?

NTA: Addicts blaming others for theft, consequences, and legal troubles.

NTA: Addicts need consequences to overcome addiction.

NTA: Tough love might be the wake-up call they need!

NTA. They need severe help. Family needs to be prepared.

NTA for calling out theft from a supportive sibling!

NTA: Sometimes you can’t help someone who doesn’t want help.
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NTA: Wake-up call needed
