Imagine losing your spouse and having to adapt to being a single parent. Now imagine your own sister calling Child Protective Services on you after a disagreement. That’s exactly what happened to this 37-year-old father who lost his wife of 10 years. His sister’s actions left him with a permanent record with CPS, and now she wants to make amends over Christmas dinner. But is he willing to forgive and forget?
Life After Loss

Sister’s Unwanted Help

Crossing Boundaries

Confrontation and Defense

Teaching Independence

Sister’s Disapproval

The Fight and CPS Visit

False Report

Permanent Record

Sister’s Betrayal

Confrontation and Cutting Ties ✂️

Christmas Reunion?

Refusing to Meet

Standing His Ground

Family’s Demands

Considering Daughter’s Wishes

Will He Forgive His Sister on Christmas?
This heartbroken father has been through enough, and now he’s faced with the decision of whether to forgive his sister for calling CPS on him after a disagreement. With Christmas approaching, his family insists he should be the bigger person and attend the dinner, but he’s not so sure. His main concern is his daughter’s well-being and wishes. Will he give in to his family’s demands, or will he stand his ground and protect his daughter from further drama?
NTA. Sister called CPS out of anger, not concern. Family separation justified.

NTA. Commenters offer legal and familial advice to protect OP’s daughter.

Sister tries to take over as mom, calls CPS. NTA dad.

Sister calls CPS on brother’s child, family reunion cancelled. NTA.

NTA. Sister tries to steal daughter, now wants to play Mum

Teaching independence or overstepping boundaries? NTA vs GC sister

Commenter sympathizes with OP and advises to cut off sister.

NTA. Teaching kids self-care is healthy. Sister’s behavior is concerning.

Cutting ties with family? NTA, but it’s a tough decision

OP plans a Christmas without toxic family members

OP stands firm against sister’s CPS call, family takes sides

Sibling betrayal at its finest. NTA for cutting ties.

NTA defends against sister’s CPS call and family’s enabling behavior

Sister insists on calling daughter by wrong name. NTA.

Protecting your child comes first , NTA for setting boundaries

NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and criticizes sister’s behavior.

Sibling calls CPS on brother, refuses to apologize. NTA.

Sister tried to use legal system to kidnap daughter NTA

Age-appropriate expectations, false report, and family drama. NTA.

Sister called CPS on him, now he refuses reunion. NTA

Commenter defends OP’s decision to cut contact with family members

Cutting ties with family over CPS call? NTA wins.

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary

Limited info makes it hard to judge who’s controlling

Sister calls CPS on you, you cut her off – NTA
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False CPS reports can have serious consequences

Cutting off toxic family members for the safety of your child

Curious about homeschooling? OP’s sister calls CPS instead.
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Protecting family comes first. NTA.

OP’s sister called CPS on them, trust may be broken forever

Supportive comment defends against CPS accusations.
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Taking control of your own happiness and cutting off toxic people

Father refuses Christmas reunion with sister after CPS call

Supportive comment validates decision not to attend Christmas reunion.

Protecting your child comes first, cut contact with dangerous family.

Protect your daughter and stay away from toxic family members

Protecting family or overreacting? NTA stands their ground.
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Standing up to family for child’s safety

NTA. Get a lawyer and document all communication with sister.

Commenter questions sister’s motives for calling CPS on her brother
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Family drama leads to broken trust. NTA stands firm.

Standing up for your child’s safety is not ‘being the bigger person’

NTA, but maybe offer a 1-on-1 chat with sister

Cutting ties with family after CPS call? NTA, says comment.

Red flags raised by sister’s behavior, seek legal help. NTA.
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Sister calls CPS on him, he refuses Christmas reunion. NTA

Woman shares traumatic experience with CPS after leaving abusive ex.

NTA, but be cautious of pushing daughter into adult role

Don’t let anyone guilt-trip you into forgiving family.

Defending family against CPS accusation, NTA. Cut off relatives.

NTA- Sister called CPS, no apology or dinner can fix that

Consequences can be permanent. NTA for standing your ground.

Cutting off toxic family members? NTA, do what’s best for you.

Encouraging self-sufficiency and prioritizing daughter’s safety over family gatherings

CPS worker confirms sister’s goal was to steal daughter. NTA.

Commenter defends OP’s decision to not reconcile with sister

Sister calls CPS on him, he’s NTA, cut contact advice

Protect yourself and your daughter with legal action and boundaries

Sister crossed boundaries, NTA for refusing Christmas reunion with her

Sibling feud escalates to CPS involvement, NTA for avoiding reunion.

Finding chosen family after CPS incident. Heartwarming NTA comment.

Sibling calls CPS on man, demands Christmas reunion. NTA refuses.

Sister calls CPS on grieving man, commenters support NTA
