Imagine this: you’re living comfortably with your mother, who you’ve generously taken in due to her health issues. Suddenly, your estranged sister, who’s made questionable life decisions, is on the brink of homelessness and asks to move in. But there’s a catch – your mother and sister have a turbulent past, and your mother is not on board with this plan. What would you do?
Living with Mom: A Son’s Duty
A Sister’s Love Story Gone Wrong
The Fallout: A Family Divided
A Cry for Help: Sister’s Unexpected Call
Mother’s Verdict: A Firm No
The Offer: A Compromise Rejected
The Fallout: Accusations and Anger
The Aftermath: Silence and Doubts
A Family Torn Apart: Who’s the Real Villain Here?
In a classic tale of family drama and strained relationships, a man finds himself caught between his mother and sister. With a spare room and a sister facing homelessness, he’s forced to make a tough decision. His mother, who he’s been living harmoniously with, is adamant about not letting the sister move in due to past disagreements. Despite offering financial help to his sister, he’s accused of favoritism and enabling his mother’s ‘narcissistic’ behavior. Now, he’s left wondering if he made the right choice. What do you think? Let’s dive into some of the most heated responses from the internet…
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“Your mom is a narcissist and has figured out a way to get you to take care of her- she quit her job, wasn’t fired and you didn’t mention her applying for Social Security Disability, so who really knows if her back problems are legit or a manipulation tool. She cut off her own daughter for not living her life the way SHE ordered her to live (as a mother I cannot imagine doing this!!!) and is completely willing to make her daughter homeless by forbidding you to give her shelter. Your mother could have planned for the future by saving for retirement or gotten private disability insurance, or applied for SSD if she’s truly disabled. Instead she wants a handout from you while controlling you and ranting about your sister needing to face consequences while she faces none. Typical narcissist. YTA if you continue to allow your mother to run your life and take advantage of you. Do the right thing and be there for your poor sister who is suffering right now.”
Mom’s toxic relationship with sister causes family divide. NTA for setting boundaries, YTA for echoing mom’s shaming.
Mom manipulates OP, causing tension between sibling and family loyalty
Who’s really in charge of the house?
Sibling rivalry and parental manipulation: a heartbreaking family dynamic
Sister follows dreams, mom cuts her out. Who’s at fault?
OP refuses sister’s request due to mother’s disapproval. YTA.
Sibling loyalty questioned: Who’s really the bad one?
OP’s mom is a narcissist and they’re the a**hole.
YTA for choosing your mom over your sister’s dreams
Commenter criticizes OP’s mom, sparks debate on family dynamics.
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Sibling loyalty questioned: YTA for enabling controlling mother
Is the mother a narcissist? The daughter doesn’t deserve this!
Sibling loyalty questioned: YTA for supporting controlling, narcissistic mother
ESH. Sister is collateral damage in mom’s narcissistic behavior.
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Commenter criticizes OP’s loyalty to their mother, highlighting personal struggles.
YTA for prioritizing ego over sister’s well-being.
Family feud: When loyalty is tested, who’s in the right?
Mother’s unfair treatment of sister, you and mom are A**holes
Sibling loyalty questioned: YTA for choosing mom over sister
YTA. Your mother is using you. Get your mom out!
Age is relative, but family dynamics can be complicated.
Sibling loyalty tested: Is OP enabling a narcissistic mother?
YTA for enabling toxic behavior. Your mom’s control is suffocating.
Choose sister over mooching mom? YTA, says comment.
YTA. Prioritize your sister over your mother. It’s your home!
YTA for enabling your narcissistic mom and losing everyone.
Dude, YTA. Your mom’s the AH. Don’t be like her.
YTA here, easily. Your house, your rules. ♂️
Impressed by mom’s manipulation? She’s retired, living rent-free!
Understanding family dynamics: Golden child vs scapegoat.
Enabling cruel mother, sister loses everything. Help her escape!
Daughter criticized for her choices, mom’s hypocrisy highlighted.
“Lazy, entitled leech” mom chooses herself over homeless sister.
Supporting sister’s independence vs. mother’s control: YTA with backbone?
Sibling rivalry and a manipulative mother: Who’s really at fault?
Man chooses mother over sister in family battle. Who’s right?
NTA for choosing mom over sister, offered alternative help.
Choosing mom over sister? YTA! Your mom’s manipulating you
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Choosing between family loyalty and personal well-being: a tough decision
Mom’s move causes family conflict. Commenter calls out OP’s behavior.
Mom’s hypocrisy and sister’s need for a home. YTA.
Commenter thinks OP is the a**hole. Let the drama unfold!
YTA: Stand up to your controlling mom and support your sister!
“Your mom is a huge AH. And YTA for enabling her narcissism. I’m so angry even reading this. A grown up person doesn’t need their moms approval of a partner or any choices. People learn and grow from their own mistakes. And for cutting your sister off because she didn’t like something… What kind of mother does that? A Narcissist mom, thats the kind. Help your sister. Her parents already failed her, you are probably the only person she thought she can trust and rely on. This is so horrible. I hate it.”
“Your mom is manipulative and controlling. Stand up for yourself!”
Mom’s unfair treatment of sister causes family loyalty dilemma
Family loyalty tested: YTA for letting your mother control you
Sister rejects financial support, wants to live on your dime ♂️
Struggling 24-year-old provides for mom and sister, but mom is bitter. #FamilyDrama ♂️
YTA for letting your mom decide who moves in.
YTA for siding with your mom over your sister
Mom’s weak reason to cut off sister, demands while living free. YTA
Family loyalty tested: YTA for enabling mom’s toxic behavior.
Choosing between a narcissistic mom and a sister in need
Enabling mom’s behavior? Open your eyes and help your sister!
Commenter warns about manipulative mother and future relationship conflicts.
