Hey, Facebook fam! You know how family drama can be, right? Well, I’ve got a story for you that’s filled with conflict, emotional turmoil, and moral ambiguity. It’s about a woman who’s struggling with the decision of whether or not to help her parents pay for her sister’s rehab. Her sister has been battling opioid addiction for 12 years, and despite multiple rehab stints and prison stays, she hasn’t been able to kick the habit. Our protagonist has already spent a whopping $20,000 on her sister’s rehab in the past, but now she’s drawing the line. Is she being too harsh, or is it time for some tough love? ♀️ Let’s dive into her story…
Sister’s Opioid Addiction
Party Scene Gone Wrong
Cocaine Stopped, Opioids Continued
Prison and Rehab Visits
Parents’ Rehab Request
Not Contributing This Time ♀️
Cutting Ties ✂️
Family Pressure
The $10,000 Request
Bad Sister and Daughter?
Am I Too Harsh?
Seeking Honesty
To Pay or Not to Pay?
Our protagonist’s sister has been addicted to opioids for 12 years, starting during her first year of university. Despite multiple rehab stints and prison stays, she hasn’t been able to kick the habit. Now, her parents are asking our protagonist to help pay for yet another rehab trip, but she’s had enough. She’s already spent $20,000 on her sister’s rehab, and her sister even tried to steal her identity! This time, she’s refusing to contribute, and her family is pressuring her, calling her a bad sister and daughter. Is she being too harsh, or is it time for some tough love? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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