Imagine having to choose between preserving the memory of a beloved, late sister and helping a brother in need. That’s the dilemma our protagonist, a 43-year-old man, found himself in after his estranged brother showed up at his doorstep. The brother, whose life had taken a downturn, asked for shelter for himself and his kids. But there was a catch: he wanted all reminders of their late sister, who had been disabled and disfigured due to an accident, removed from the house. What happened next will leave you questioning where your own loyalties would lie. ♂️
A Sister’s Legacy

The Family’s Black Sheep

Unforgivable Insensitivity

A Brother’s Plea

A Shocking Request

An Unacceptable Condition

A Firm Stand

A Surprise Intrusion

The Unwelcome Houseguests

A Final Warning

Calling the Law

The Aftermath

A Painful Discovery

Family Backlash

Friends’ Perspective

A Ray of Hope

A Final Note

A Family Torn Apart: Who’s the Real Villain Here?
In a tale that’s as heart-wrenching as it is infuriating, our protagonist found himself at odds with his own family. His brother’s insensitivity towards their late sister, coupled with his audacious demand to erase her memory, led to a standoff that ended with the police involved. Now, with his brother behind bars and his family divided, he’s left to grapple with the fallout. Meanwhile, his friends question if he made the right choice. Did he hold onto the past too tightly, or did he rightfully honor his sister’s memory? Let’s delve into the internet’s top responses on this contentious issue. ️♀️
NTA. Brother breaks in, throws away sister’s pics. Friends side with him.

NTA. Friends support OP against abusive brother. Let justice prevail! ✊

Defending against ableist a**holes, brother’s trespassing and stealing.

NTA- Justifiable revenge against a bully brother, karma is a b***h.

Protecting your cat from toxic family: NTA, cut them off!

NTA vs N A H: A**hole or No A****e Here?

NTA, press charges and protect the kids from abusive AH

INFO: NTA. Estranged family disrespect boundaries. Love sister’s memory ❤️

NTA! Sue him for damages and trespassing? How did he get in?

NTA. OP’s actions questioned, SIL’s disappearance and aunt’s involvement discussed.

Heartbreaking: Brother loses sister’s keepsakes, only one photo remains.

NTA! Cut ties, change locks, press charges. No room for destruction.

Choosing family over home: Hero or heartless?

NTA – Property destruction justifies choosing sister’s memory over homeless brother.

Brother breaks in, OP NTA for not letting him freeload.

Sibling loyalty triumphs over heartless brother.

NTA – Defending your home and honoring your late sister.

NTA. Intruder in your house? Aunt feeds your cat

NTA: Brother’s entitlement and disrespect crossed all boundaries. Family’s hypocrisy.

Cut him off! NTA, your aunt s***s. He’s a bad person

NTA. Sibling invaded your home, trashed your belongings. Family’s double standard.

Supportive comment, no replies. NTA, nothing wrong.

NTA! Brother demands place to stay, disrespects sister’s memory

NTA. Cruel and illegal. You owe him nothing.

Defending late sister’s memory against ableist comments: NTA

Sibling loyalty triumphs over heartless brother. You’re definitely NTA!
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NTA for protecting sister’s memory and standing up for yourself!

Robbed sibling chooses justice over entitled brother: NTA

Cat tax: Pay up or face the consequences

NTA for choosing sister’s memory over homeless brother. Aunt’s key.
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NTA: Stole from you, let him rot in jail!

NTA: Take back control of your home and set boundaries

Curious about security footage capturing cops removing homeless brother?

NTA: Sue him for damages and emotional distress!
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Passionate support for choosing late sister’s memory over homeless brother

Aunt’s involvement? NTA – Hero or Heartless?

NTA! Keep honoring sister. How did he get in?

NTA: Hero or heartless? Share your thoughts!

Defending his home: NTA stands up against invasive brother

NTA. Giving him a two hour head start? You’re ruthless!

Heartbreaking loss turned into a beautiful tribute.

Confusion over aunt’s awareness and N**W label sparks discussion

NTA, hope he goes to jail

NTA: Good for you! The nerve of some people.

Defending a friend’s home and standing up against despicable behavior.

Heartless brother squats in home, destroys sister’s memory. NTA.

Concerned about the cat’s well-being, NTA seeks answers
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Choosing memories over a distant brother: NTA, no regrets!

NTA, protect yourself and cut off toxic family members.

Defending personal choice and unconventional approach to helping others.

NTA refuses brother’s request, sparks debate over family loyalty.

NTA. Loyalty to the living over the dead. Find new friends. ♂️

NTA, but calling them friends? Kinda a**hole move
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NTA. He broke in, tarnished your sister’s memory. You did right by calling the cops on a home intruder.

NTA, kids learn decency from someone else, not their father

Fiery comment defends against entitled brother, declares NTA.

Sibling rivalry: Heroic choice or heartless betrayal?

Brother stole from OP’s apartment: NTA, sibling betrayal

NTA. Defending yourself against a home invader is justified.

NTA: Brother chooses sister’s memory over homeless brother. Heartless or justified?

NTA. Be the role model your nephews deserve.

Discovering true colors: NTA, family and friends disappoint

NTA: Choosing family over homeless brother. Hero or heartless?

Defending the dead: NTA stands up for late sister’s memory

Last Updated on January 3, 2024 by Diply Social Team