Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a family drama on our hands. Our protagonist, the self-proclaimed ‘black sheep’ , has had a rocky relationship with their parents from day one. Dad thought they were the product of an affair , Mom resented them for the family strife , and neither held back their disdain . As the years went by, things only got worse…
♂️ The Black Sheep of the Family
Resented by Mom, Excluded by Both
Dad’s Drinking Problem Takes a Toll
Bearing the Brunt of Emotional Abuse
♀️ Mom’s Cold Shoulder
️ Disowned for Coming Out
Dad’s Vengeful Antics
Mom Stands By Dad Through It All
Parents Pass Away, No Tears Shed
Ruby Anniversary Celebration Invite
♂️ Refusing to Attend, Siblings Chastise
Siblings Call Out ‘Horrible’ Attitude
AITA for Not Caring?
Disowned Gay Son Refuses to Mourn Abusive Parents’ Deaths!
Our protagonist endured years of emotional abuse , disownment for coming out ️ , and vengeful antics from their father . Mom always stood by Dad , leaving them feeling alone and unsupported . Now, with both parents passed away , the siblings are arranging a ruby anniversary celebration and want the ‘black sheep’ to attend. But they’ve put their foot down ♂️, saying they don’t care that their parents are dead after the hell they put them through. The siblings are calling it a ‘horrible’ attitude , but is it really? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy family drama!
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No need to pretend, NTA. Talk to siblings for support.
Choosing to skip a celebration after a difficult upbringing
Sibling abuse is often overlooked. NTA for cutting them off.
No obligation to attend. Healing and peace are important
No love or respect owed to abusive parents. Forgiveness not required.
NTA but pursue a positive relationship with siblings tactfully
Cutting ties with abusive parents is justified.
Protecting mental health and avoiding hypocrisy. Siblings unaware of abuse. NTA.
Respect is earned, not automatic. NTA
Letting go of the past at memorials? NTA wins.
Surviving abusive parents is tough, but no remorse? ♂️
Survivor of parental abuse refuses to celebrate their death.
Sometimes blood isn’t thicker than water
Respect is earned, not entitled. NTA for not honoring them.
Deserved better parents, NTA. Respect must be earned
Death doesn’t absolve bad behavior. NTA
Siblings’ words hurt, but finding peace after abusive parents’ death. NTA
Setting boundaries to thrive after toxic parents is key.
Cutting ties with toxic family. NTA for feeling nothing.
No automatic forgiveness for past trauma, even after death
NTA disowned by abusive parents, siblings ridiculous. Tell them off.
Respect runs both ways. NTA for not honouring abusive parents.
Disowned for being true to himself, he feels nothing now
Paternity test: a solution or a problem?
Siblings watched me burn, now I feel nothing.
Family trauma and healing: NTA for not celebrating parents’ death
Dead or alive, an a**hole is still an a**hole
Toxic parents and siblings; celebrate and say “F**k you” later.
New family with partner & friends matters. Blood means nothing. NTA.
Skipping their memorial: justified or petty? NTA explains.
Toxic parents disowned him, messed with his life, and he’s NTA ✌️
A survivor of parental abuse finds relief after their death
Explaining the unseen pain of growing up with abusive parents
Unconditional love goes both ways. NTA for feeling nothing.
Respect must be earned, even from family. NTA
NTA threatens to ruin parents’ memory with wedding move
No need to honor their memory. Stay home and enjoy!
Toxic parents, no remorse. NTA for cutting them off
Finding happiness despite terrible parents. Positive wishes for OP.
NTA, blood ties don’t excuse abuse, siblings may understand. Be cautious. ❤️
Valid feelings, no justifications needed. Siblings had different relationship.
Family trauma and sibling ignorance. NTA for feeling nothing.
Justified harsh words for awful parents. Hope OP’s happier now
NTA, but consider concessions to maintain sibling relationships
Empathetic response to someone’s difficult past, encouraging resilience
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No love lost: Commenter feels vindicated after abusive parents’ death
Setting boundaries after abusive parents’ death
NTA, skip the family plans and enjoy couple time ❤️
Not the a-hole for not feeling sorry for abusive parents.
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Family isn’t always blood. NTA for cutting off toxic parents.
NTA. Siblings being tone-deaf, dad was an egomaniac and evil.
The struggle of having abusive parents and being misunderstood
Dealing with abusive parents’ death: when pain outweighs memories
Survivor of parental abuse refuses to forgive or forget. NTA
Validating the pain of abuse survivors, seek therapy
Death doesn’t make them saints, NTA for not feeling anything
Finding hope after toxic parenting with positive role models
Disowned by parents, NTA for not attending their memorial.
“Don’t speak ill of the dead”? Nah, NTA.
Not obligated to go to event for abusive parents, siblings understand
No remorse for abusive parents. NTA wins the day.
NTA wants to speak at parents’ memorial, no regrets.
Decline with condolences, be sensitive to siblings’ pain
