Man Refuses to House Adopted Brother: Heartless or Justified?

Meet our 28-year-old protagonist, let’s call him ‘Lone Wolf’. He’s had a life of struggle, working through college while his parents focused their attention and resources on their adopted son, Chris. Now, years later, the tables have turned and his parents are asking for a favor. But Lone Wolf’s response has everyone talking. Let’s dive into the story…

The Lone Wolf’s Tale Begins

Enter Chris, the Adopted Brother

The Financial Struggle Begins

The College Years: Hardship and Hunger

A Gradual Drift Apart

The Secret Marriage

Christmas Dinner Drama

The Big Ask

The Shocking Response

Family Backlash ️

The Emotional Appeal

The Silent Treatment

A Tale of Broken Bonds and Tough Decisions

So, here we have Lone Wolf, a man who’s faced hardships and struggled through his college years, all while feeling sidelined by his parents in favor of his adopted brother, Chris. Now, years later, his parents are asking him to house Chris while he attends university in the same city. But Lone Wolf’s response has left everyone in shock. He insists that Chris is not his brother and he has no obligation to help him. As the family backlash grows, even his kind-hearted partner is starting to question his decision. It’s a complex web of family ties, resentment, and moral dilemmas. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…

NTA. Your partner and everyone else needs to back off. Your parents didn’t care about you guys being family until they saw money to be made.

NTA. Your family didn’t help you, so don’t help them.

NTA but either is Chris. You don’t owe your folks anything, but maybe consider being a mentor to Chris. ‍

NTA: Parents’ manipulative proposal to house adopted brother is vile

Family members calling OP an AH for not helping. NTA!

NTA: Don’t let guilt-trippers force you into unwanted responsibilities.

Choosing not to house adopted brother: justified and not heartless

NTA: Let them pay for his education and accommodation elsewhere!

NTA. Neglected first child, now renting room for adopted brother?

Transportation challenges make it difficult for Chris to live at home

NTA: Tough situation, protect yourself from toxic family dynamics

NTA. Neglected by parents, you owe them nothing. Stand your ground!

Setting boundaries with family: NTA for not housing adopted brother

NTA – Renting at market rate or not at all.

NTA, justified in not housing adopted brother. Mental health matters

“Family isn’t always about blood.”

NTA: Teaching a lesson or being heartless?

“NTA – I get it, they left you with nothing. “

Commenter questions parents’ knowledge and concern for OP’s situation.

NTA: Set strict rules and high rent to avoid being taken advantage of.

NTA: No room for adopted brother, parents abandoned OP.

“NTA. Parents favor adopted son over actual child. They made choice.”

NTA – No obligation to house adopted brother.

INFO: No food offered when unable to eat?

NTA. Family hypocrisy exposed. Talk to Chris and offer support.

Sibling rivalry resurfaces: A**hole or justified in refusing adopted brother?

Heartbreaking story of parental favoritism and financial struggle.

NTA- Don’t let pressure dictate your housing decisions. Build a new relationship away from toxic parents.

“NTA. No obligation to a stranger. Parents are misers. “

NTA – Escaping emotional abuse and standing up for yourself

INFO: Adopted brother’s arrival timing questioned. NTA for not offering free room. Parents’ motives debated.

NTA: Education costs+ = hosting “brother”

NTA: No love lost and no more holiday headaches!

NTA: Valid reasons for not housing adopted brother

NTA. Stand your ground and cut toxic family ties.

Heartbreaking family dynamics: NTA’s painful past with adopted brother.

NTA: Family pressures you to house adopted brother publicly

Parents prioritize adopted brother over OP, OP refuses to help.

NTA: Open up to your parents about your resentment.

Heartbreaking comment about parental abandonment.

NTA, but handling it with grace and setting boundaries

NTA. They didn’t help you. Why should you help them?

“NTA, but clear the air with Chris. He’s probably wondering.”

No obligation to parents who abandoned you.

Valid reasons for not housing adopted brother. You’re not obligated.

NTA. Adoption is expensive! Parenting doesn’t stop at 18.

Adopted brother: NTA. Responsibility lies with the adopters.

Inconsiderate parents: calculated or just ignorant?

NTA: Stand your ground and charge fair rent to family.

NTA. Family favoritism can have lifelong repercussions. Seek therapy for healing.

Sibling rivalry or genuine concern? ‍

NTA. Your parents are heartless. Be a good partner to YOU.

NTA. No obligation to house adopted brother. Resentment understandable.

Heartwarming LGBTQ acceptance: No coming out story, just unconditional love

NTA. F them people! Where were they in dire straits?

Setting boundaries with adopted brother. NTA.

Family’s betrayal: NTA’s adopted brother refuses to help in return

NTA: Parents deserve to be rebuffed for their minimal support.

Roommate woes: Is it fair to refuse your adopted brother?