Moving out is always an emotional experience, but for one 18-year-old girl, it became a source of conflict with her foster family. After sharing a room with her foster sister Jess for 3 months, she decided to pack up her belongings and move out. Little did she know, this decision would lead to tears and strained relationships.
Moving Out and Packing Up

Mum’s Approval ✅

Taking Her Belongings

The Aftermath

Jess’ Reaction

Mum’s Accusations

Apology and Offer

Leaving the Situation

Strained Relationships

Clarifications

The Butcher’s Block Mystery

A Heartbreaking Move: Was She Wrong?
After packing up her belongings and leaving her foster sister in tears, this girl is left questioning her actions. While her mother accuses her of being selfish for taking ‘all her stuff,’ she insists that everything she took was rightfully hers. She even offered to buy duplicates or similar items for her foster sister, but Jess wanted the originals. Now, with strained relationships and a heavy heart, she wonders if she should have left some things behind. Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional situation…
NTA. Foster sister has no right to OP’s belongings.
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Taking back what’s yours is not wrong.

16-year-old foster sister in tears over belongings. NTA, but mom is.

Take your things, NTA. Mental health is not your responsibility

Stand your ground! Your things are yours

OP is NTA for taking her belongings, foster mom should focus on helping foster sister cope with separation anxiety instead of demanding unreasonable things.

Foster sister demands belongings, OP stands up for herself.

Foster care choices caused a revolving door of strangers. NTA.

Foster sister in tears as girl moves out. NTA.

Foster sister in tears as girl moves out, but NTA. Items just a focus for her fear of loss.

Foster sister in tears as girl moves out with belongings. NTA.

Foster sister wanted poster for sentimental reasons, OP NTA.

Foster sister attached to OP’s belongings, but NTA for keeping. Suggestion to take her shopping for room decor.

Your belongings, your rules. NTA

Generous OP offers to replace belongings, but foster sister’s attachment issues arise
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NAH. Both parties are in pain

Take your stuff and go! NTA

Foster sister defends OP’s right to take belongings. Interesting decor choice

Foster sister in tears over belongings, commenter says NTA

Foster sister in tears as girl moves out with her belongings

Foster care room standards questioned by confused commenter

Stand your ground! Your belongings are yours to take.

Safe and sound! OP’s new apartment is the perfect solution.

Foster sister takes half of room, commenter defends girl’s belongings.

Moving out? Take your things with you!

Foster sister in tears as girl moves out – NTA
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Taking her belongings: NTA. Suggests inviting family over for dinner.

Foster sister receives heartfelt apology for mother’s neglect

Foster sister’s attachment shouldn’t supersede yours. NTA
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Foster sister not entitled to your belongings. NTA

Moving out with your belongings: NTA

Moving out means taking your possessions. NTA for leaving.

Stand up for yourself and your belongings!

Foster sister deserves empathy, but OP is NTA for moving out

Don’t let fear stop you from fostering!

Commenter finds situation ridiculous, asks why OP feels guilty

Foster sister upset over belongings, but commenter says NTA

Assertive commenter defends personal boundaries with humor

Take what’s yours , no need to feel guilty

Compassionate response to foster sister’s belongings dilemma
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Take what’s yours , don’t let anyone guilt trip you

Don’t let guilt control you. NTA for moving out

Claim your space. Foster sister can decorate her own room

Foster sister not at fault
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Foster sister’s entitlement leads to justified NTA judgement.
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Foster sister in tears over belongings, but was OP wrong?

Offered duplicates, but still NTA for moving out.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough ♀️

Confused commenter gets hilarious explanation about sister sub

Mom’s fostering without means, NTA for moving out.

Foster sister wants her stuff, but OP is NTA

Defending her right to her belongings, NTA comment wins.

Take your stuff and go! NTA, don’t cry over posters

Stand up for yourself! You’re not the a**hole here

Moving out? NTA! Keep your belongings and best of luck!
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Sharing a room was kind, taking belongings – NTA

Foster parent’s job is to raise kids, not hoard belongings.

Helping your foster sister decorate her space could mend fences

Compassionate reply to foster sister’s sadness and growth suggestion.

Foster sister upset but NTA for moving out. Mom at fault.

Foster sister accuses mom of favoritism in emotional move-out dispute
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Take your things and run! ♀️ NTA, you deserve better.

Moving out can be tough on loved ones, but NTA.
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Leaving was tough, but keeping toxic relationships is tougher.

Foster sister upset over belongings, commenter suggests alternative solution.

Moving out and taking belongings: NTA, parents need to plan better.

The emotional impact of moving out on a foster sibling

Take what’s yours and don’t look back

Moving out? Mom said okay but got mad? NTA

Mom’s a bit wack for not letting you take anything

Replace items to ease foster sister’s emotions. NTA

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary. ♀️

Sharing a room with foster kids, YTA or NAH?
