A 26-year-old man finds himself at the center of a family conflict after cutting off his brother for sleeping with his long-term girlfriend, Amy. The betrayal led to a pregnancy, further complicating the situation. Despite the family’s attempts to reconcile, the man remains firm in his decision to keep his brother out of his life. As he and his new girlfriend Ellie expect their own child, the family’s division becomes even more apparent.
The Unforgivable Betrayal

The Painful Discovery

Family Fallout

Parents and Sister Confront Brother

A Pregnancy and a New Normal

Standing Firm in His Decision

Family’s Struggle to Accept the Situation

Avoiding Family Gatherings ♂️

A New Baby on the Way

Parents’ Hopes for Cousins to Know Each Other

The Painful Reality

Setting Boundaries for His Child

Extended Family’s Criticism ️

A Family Forever Changed
After his brother’s betrayal, a 26-year-old man cuts him off, causing a deep rift in the family. Despite their attempts to reconcile, he remains firm in his decision, even as he and his new girlfriend Ellie expect a child. As the family struggles to accept the situation, extended family members criticize him for breaking his parents’ hearts. Can this family ever find peace and heal from the pain caused by betrayal? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
Choosing to cut off family members who betray you is valid

NTA for cutting off brother, with supportive replies.

NTA stands firm against family betrayal, but others urge forgiveness.

Setting boundaries with family: NTA or ESH?

Betrayed by brother and girlfriend, NTA for cutting them off

Standing up for yourself doesn’t make you the bad guy
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Don’t let guilt-tripping family members make you doubt yourself.

NTA, but consider the impact on your children’s future relationships

Sibling betrayal: NTA poster shares similar experience and offers empathy.

Families often prioritize cheaters over betrayed siblings.

Family feud: NTA receives backlash from relatives. ♂️

Setting boundaries is healthy, but beware of deceitful measures.

Betrayal by brother leads to family break-up. NTA.

Cutting off family is tough, but sometimes necessary.

Betrayed by his brother and girlfriend, he’s NTA for cutting ties

Don’t let manipulative family make you feel guilty. Stand strong!

Cutting off family is tough, but sometimes necessary

Sibling betrayal leads to family rift. NTA stands firm.

Family torn apart by betrayal, but NTA for cutting off brother

Betrayed by brother and ex, commenter chooses to cut ties.

Maintaining family ties while setting boundaries.

Cutting off family for betrayal: NTA but can relationships heal?

Divorce divides families, why not siblings? NTA has a point.

Zero remorse from brother, NTA for cutting him off

Putting yourself first isn’t always selfish

Commenter strongly condemns brother’s betrayal and marriage. NTA.

Family betrayal and disgust. NTA for cutting off brother.

Betrayed brother chooses self-respect over cheater-enabling family.
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Brother’s betrayal causes rift, NTA for refusing to accommodate him

Cutting off family can be tough, but sometimes necessary ♂️

Man defends cutting off brother for betrayal in epic clapback

Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for self-care

Betrayal by brother and partner, NTA for cutting them off
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Tough love or unforgivable? One comment’s harsh stance on family.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Family betrayal and a new baby – NTA sets boundaries

Protect your family from toxic relatives

Practice forgiveness for your own peace of mind. NTA
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Family drama and boundaries. NTA stands their ground.

Betrayed by brother and girlfriend, blamed for not forgiving. ♂️

Family chose to love those who hurt you. NTA.

Setting boundaries is important for self-care and mental health.
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Betrayal by brother and girlfriend, NTA for cutting them off

When family betrays, sometimes cutting ties is the best option.

Commenter predicts brother’s cheating girlfriend will leave him with baby and no money. NTA.
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Questioning paternity after infidelity. NTA takes no prisoners.

Betrayal can break even the strongest bonds. NTA for cutting off.

Be careful who you trust with your child, even family.

Betrayal by brother and girlfriend, NTA for cutting them off.

Family betrayal: NTA, prioritize your own family and move on.

Setting boundaries after betrayal is important. NTA

Cutting off family is tough, but sometimes necessary. NTA.

Cutting off family for betrayal: justified or too extreme?

Stand firm and remove toxic people from your life

Betrayed by brother and ex, NTA struggles to keep family.

Putting yourself first is not selfish.

Choosing to cut off a family member is valid and personal.

Justified in cutting off family? NTA says commenters

Stand your ground and protect your child from toxic family members

Betrayed brother takes a stand. Is forgiveness possible?

Support for victim blaming in families? Not the a**hole here

Sibling rivalry leads to family division. NTA’s sister in denial.

Cutting off family members: justified or too extreme?

Sibling betrayal and garbage people. NTA takes a stand.

Betrayed by his brother’s affair, OP is NTA for cutting ties

Family betrayal leads to cut-off: NTA takes a stand

Cutting off toxic family members for good: NTA’s tough decision

Cutting off siblings is hard, but sometimes necessary. NTA.

Family betrayal and seeking peace. NTA and moving on.

Cutting off family members is tough, but sometimes necessary
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Cutting off family is tough, but sometimes necessary.

Family pressure to forgive brother and ex after betrayal. NTA.

Standing up for yourself is never easy, but you’re NTA

Moving on from betrayal is hard, denying kids their cousin’s sad
