Life changes when you lose a family member. For adults, it can be tough enough to accept the loss and adjust to the new reality. But when it happens to kids, it’s even more complicated, because they don’t fully comprehend what has happened. Their mental health can suffer and they may struggle with their new roles in the family.
This man’s 12 Y.O. little brother was clearly struggling after their dad passed away, and his girlfriend of a few months decided to show him who is in charge and scare him into behaving properly. However, the guy didn’t take this very well and kicked her out.
He posted the story on Reddit to find out what people think.
After facing tragedy in 2020, a brother and his 12 y.o. sibling struggle to adjust to their new life

His brother’s behavior improved after the incident, but he’s still withdrawn at times.

In a difficult moment, the man’s girlfriend tries to help his brother but it backfires.

Boy finds his brother out of his room after his girlfriend’s visit and his suspicions are confirmed.

Guy time turns sour when brother reveals a shocking threat

Man hears his brother’s story and gets his girlfriend kicked out on New Year’s Eve

Girlfriend’s threat to 12 Y.O. brother backfires and results in her eviction on New Year’s Eve.

Man finds out his GF threatened his 12 y.o. brother and kicks her out on New Year’s Eve

Girlfriend gets the boot after threatening man’s 12 y.o. brother with giving him up

Man takes a stand against a threat to his brother’s safety on New Year’s

Man faces backlash after kicking his girlfriend out on New Year’s Eve for scaring his young brother

Man seeks help from strangers to see if he was in the wrong for kicking his girlfriend out on New Year’s Eve.

A heartwarming update for a ‘New Year’ story of brotherly love

After learning his girlfriend threatened his brother, this man had a serious chat to assure his brother he was safe and loved.

Showing gratitude to his brother for being a source of strength and support during tough times

Man ends relationship due to girlfriend’s threatening behavior towards his 12 y.o. brother

Man learns his girlfriend threatened his 12 y.o. brother and makes a tough decision on New Year’s Eve.

Man ends relationship after girlfriend’s alarming reaction to learning she scared his brother.

After a New Year’s Eve full of drama, one man is emotionally and mentally drained

Let’s start 2021 with a new outlook and some positive vibes

Man makes the tough decision to separate from his girlfriend after she threatened his brother on New Year’s Eve.

A new year, a new beginning – let’s hope it’s a better one!

29yo brother’s guardian protects him from his girlfriend’s threat on New Year’s Eve
After the death of his father and being appointed the legal guardian of his 12-year-old brother, it has been a difficult year for the 29-year-old protagonist of this story . His brother was taking it especially hard, and his girlfriend decided to intervene with a threat that scared the boy.
On New Year’s Eve, the protagonist had to protect his brother and kicked his girlfriend out of the house, leading to friends calling him cruel. After a day of contemplation, the protagonist decided to break up with his girlfriend, who could not understand why her actions were wrong.
Read on to learn what the commenters had to say about this situation.
Protecting his brother, NTA

NTA You’re not the a**hole!

NTA: ♂️ Why side with her?

NTA: GF **horribly** threatened 12 Y.O.!

12 y.o. brother threatened NTA ️
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NTA: GF abused bro without interference. Need better friends & therapy.

NTA!

Girlfriend’s cruel behavior towards brother

NTA: ♂️ Dumped her ✌️

NTA: Good riddance!

NTA: Don’t listen to anyone else!

Family first ❤️

Dump her and move on!

NTA: Talk to children with respect
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Brotherly love!

NTA: Supporting brother & family ❤️

NTA: ♂️ Major character reveal ♀️

NTA: Girlfriend shouldn’t be rewarded

NTA – girlfriend crossed the line

❓Need more info❓

Doing what’s right

Man defends his brother

NTA: Protect your brother!

Protecting his little brother, NTA!

NTA: Relationships should be considerate

NTA! She emotionally abused a 12 y.o.
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Uplifting NTA comment

NTA. Your brother’s home shouldn’t be threatened!

NTA – protecting your brother ❤️

Family first
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NTA: Girlfriend threatens 12 Y.O. brother!

NTA: ❌

Did the GF overstep her bounds?

NTA: Taking care of your brother shows great character!

NTA! Kicking out his GF for scaring his 12 y.o. brother

NTA as GF traumatized a 12 y.o.

Is this fair?

NTA – Protecting your brother

No a-hole here!

NTA: Protecting a brother’s place in life

The commenter advises to stay away from the girlfriend. ❤️

NTA: send her away!

NTA: Heartless treatment of 12 Y.O. brother.

NTA: Grown woman ✔️ threatening a 12 y.o. ❌

When do couples exchange info?

NTA: She was out of line

NTA: Why do your friends have a say?

NTA! ♂️ He dumped her for good.

NTA. You’re an incredible older sibling

NTA – relationship over

NTA: Doing the right thing for a hurting kid

Supporting an old brother in need

NTA❗️Man defends brother
