Imagine this: You’re a successful woman, happily married, and living a comfortable life. But your childhood was anything but easy. You were continuously ostracized by your stepsisters and even had your college fund given away. Now, one of those stepsisters, a single mom, needs your help. Would you lend a hand, or would past hurts still sting too much? This is the dilemma one woman found herself in, and the internet is divided on her decision.
A Childhood of Ostracization ♀️
The Bully Stepsister
The Unfair College Fund Drama
A Lifeline from Grandparents
A Successful Life Despite the Odds
The Unexpected Demand
The Accusations Fly ️
The Moral Dilemma
The Husband’s Verdict ⚖️
A Family Feud with No Easy Answers ♀️
Caught in a whirlwind of family drama, this woman is grappling with a tough decision. After a childhood of exclusion and hurt, she’s now being asked to provide a home for the very stepsister who caused her so much pain. Despite the harsh words and accusations, she’s torn between the desire to help her innocent niece and the sting of past betrayals. Her husband is ready to support her decision, whatever it may be. But what’s the right thing to do in such a situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tangled family drama…
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“No.” is a complete sentence. You owe nobody anything “
NTA: Comment and replies discuss supporting entitled stepsister and niece.
Offer housing after she returns your college fund and apologizes. NTA
NTA. Family can’t just decide to be family when they need something.
NTA. Cut ties and enjoy a trash-free happy life
Stepfamily treats husband better, but OP stands up for herself. NTA
NTA: Husband not responsible for entitled stepsister and niece.
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NTA, but why maintain contact with dad’s family?
NTA: Family drama! Dad disappointed, grandparents support, cut contact! ♀️
NTA. No apologies, no support. You owe her nothing.
Commenter questions stepsister’s use of college funds
NTA! You owe her nothing. Cut them off completely.
NTA: Dad is the biggest a**hole for not protecting his daughter. Karma’s at work here. SIL is appreciative, Erica isn’t.
“NTA. No direct request for help. Limited relationship with niece.”
Entitled relatives expect free housing. NTA for setting boundaries.
NTA: Family learns the consequences of mistreating others.
Husband’s assessment: Erica burned bridges, let her take medicine. NTA
NTA: Erika burnt the bridge. She should support her child.
NTA. Supportive parents, niece is 7. Time for Erica’s independence!
Commenter refuses to house stepsister and niece due to past issues. NTA.
NTA – Refusing to house entitled stepsister seeking free housing.
