Imagine living alone in a small one-bedroom apartment, dealing with a chronic pain condition, and then your sister comes knocking, asking to move in with her husband and their FIVE kids. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? That’s exactly the situation our protagonist found herself in. But what happened next might surprise you…
The Living Situation
Sister’s Family Drama
The Downward Spiral
Hotel Life
Tent Living ⛺
Custody Concerns
No Progress
The Request
The Truth Comes Out
The Dilemma
Unruly Kids
The Offer
Sister’s Outburst
The Aftermath ️
Family Crisis: Who’s the Real Villain? ♀️
Our protagonist found herself in a difficult situation when her sister asked to move in with her husband and five kids. Despite her chronic pain condition and small apartment, she tried to help by offering to take in her sister and niece. But her sister lashed out, accusing her of not caring about the rest of the family. Now, with other arrangements made, the future of their relationship hangs in the balance. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this family drama…
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NTA – Sister and family dug their own grave, don’t let them in
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Commenter raises concerns about housing homeless family with history of issues.
NTA for not letting homeless sister and family move in
Commenters speculate on the source of family’s income
Sister’s request denied, with valid reasons. Parasitic behavior suspected.
Fire code violation? NTA for not taking in homeless sister.
Compassionate response to homeless sister’s request for shelter
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Commenter questions drug use, advises against letting sister move in.
Commenter praises OP for not allowing sister and 8 kids to move in.
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Commenter explains why homeless sister can’t move in with family.
Commenter sympathizes with OP and questions the custody situation.
Commenters agree: NTA for refusing to take in homeless sister.
Commenter and reply find humor in unreasonable homeless sister.
Heartbreaking situation as disabled OP struggles to accommodate family of 7.
Don’t let her irresponsibility bring you down
Don’t feel guilty for prioritizing your health and home
Commenter defends the homeowner’s decision with a clever pun.
Commenter questions post about homeless sister’s living situation.
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Commenter questions how someone can mismanage 6k/month
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NTA – Reasonable accommodations made, financial burden too much
Redditor questions if they’re the a**hole for not being evicted
NTA comment and reply use humor to criticize sister’s behavior.
NTA. Sister’s request to move in with 5 kids is impossible.
Commenter suspects drug addiction and neglect, advises calling CPS.
Heartbreaking comment urges CPS intervention for homeless family
Growing up homeless and relying on family can be humiliating. NTA.
Choosing not to house homeless sister with 5 kids
Government benefits spark shock in comment section
Commenter explains why OP is NTA for not letting homeless sister and her family move in. Replies reveal they are receiving government assistance in Canada.
Compassionate comment supports OP’s decision to prioritize their health ❤️
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Setting boundaries is important. NTA for prioritizing your health.
Don’t take them in! They’ll wreck your life. NTA
Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary. NTA
Questioning the entitlement of the homeless sister to move in.
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Setting boundaries with family
Generous offer rejected. NTA for not letting sister move in.
Standing up to family moochers: Not the a-hole
Occupancy limits and fire codes make it illegal. NTA.
Think twice before letting them move in
Hopeful for state intervention to protect kids in tough situation
Sister wants to move in with 5 kids, but only one might stay. ♀️
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Sister’s lies can be harmful
Trust your gut, NTA. Sometimes family is toxic
Supportive comment defends decision to not let homeless sister move in.
Protect yourself first. NTA for not letting homeless sister in.
Vanlife: A solution for homeless sister with 5 kids.
Supportive comment reminds OP to prioritize their own well-being ❤️
List of reasons why NTA shouldn’t let sister move in
Don’t risk eviction for a hot mess dumpster fire sister.
Dodging a bullet : Commenter suggests CPS and social housing for sister’s family.
Commenter questions homeless sister’s unrealistic expectations.
Don’t let them in! NTA. Call CPS if kids at risk
Sister with 5 kids demands to move in, but NTA has a twist
Standing up for your home and boundaries
Don’t set yourself on fire to keep your sister and her family warm
Don’t let your sister’s poor choices make you homeless
Self-care first! Commenter supports OP’s decision to prioritize themselves.
Suggest talking to landlord and offering financial assistance
Boundaries are important, even with family
Family drama? Drop the rope and prioritize your wellbeing!
Overcrowding alert! NTA for not letting 8 people in 1 bedroom
Commenter suspects sister’s drug habit and urges calling child services.
Commenter supports OP’s decision to not let sister move in.
Commenter suspects drug use in homeless sister situation.
Compassionate yet firm response to difficult family situation
NTA. Tough love may be necessary to protect your relationship
Concerned commenter suggests calling CPS on bad parents
Small space, big problem. NTA for not accommodating sister’s family.
