We’ve all heard stories about how winning the lottery can change people’s lives, but sometimes not for the better. One man’s sudden windfall has turned him into a nightmare for his family, causing rifts and resentment. Let’s dive into this story of how money changed a brother for the worse.
The Lottery Win That Changed Everything

Gifts Given, Gifts Taken Away

Family Gatherings Gone Wrong

Accusations of Money-Grabbing

Dipping into Savings for Brother’s Demands

A Newborn and a Sister’s Struggle

Expensive Gifts with Strings Attached

A Nonexistent Bargain

Taking Back Gifts During Quarantine

Dumping His Girlfriend for a PS5

Ex-Girlfriend Finds Refuge ❤️

Brother’s Complaints and Accusations

Laughing at His Delusions ♂️

Pissed Off and Blaming Others

Money Can’t Buy Love, But It Can Break Bonds
This tale of family turmoil shows that winning the lottery can sometimes bring out the worst in people. Mark’s newfound wealth has led him to become selfish, ungrateful, and accusatory, causing rifts with his siblings and even his long-term girlfriend. But when he complains about everyone using him for his money, his brother can’t help but laugh at the delusion. It’s clear that the real problem isn’t gold diggers or money-grabbers, but Mark’s own actions. Let’s see what people have to say about this dramatic situation…
Brother won lottery, OP is NTA, warns of bankruptcy

NTA commenter supports cutting off lottery winner’s delusional behavior.

Encouraging comment about mental health in lottery winner’s situation

Brother’s jealousy over lottery win causes family rift

Giving brotherly advice on gift-giving without losing love

Sister’s ex took the PS5, local Buy Nothing group recommended.
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Winning the lottery can cost you more than money
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NTA, but his transactional behavior may cost him real connections

Family cuts off lottery winner, predicts financial ruin

Money changes people, and not for the better. NTA.

Setting boundaries with gifts: NTA for being honest.

Sibling rivalry escalates after lottery win

NTA commenter sympathizes with ex-GF, calls out OP’s brother’s greed

NTA calls out brother’s TA behavior, taking baby stuff

Money can’t buy love or respect

Lottery winner’s family values money over love and happiness

Redemption needed: Commenter calls out lottery winner’s behavior. NTA.

NTA comment calls out manipulative behavior and victim blaming.

Sibling rivalry turns toxic after lottery win

Brother is a massive a**hole for not getting his gf a gift

NTA needs to set boundaries with his family

Handling sudden wealth can be tough. NTA for advice.

Brother wins lottery, neglects family and girlfriend. NTA verdict.

Suggesting a solution to a family problem.

Lottery win ruins brother’s life, NTA according to commenter.

Winning the lottery can bring its own set of problems.
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Delusional lottery winner gets called out for being a dick

Reality check for lottery winner, cautionary tale of riches.

NTA commenter advises against accepting entitled lottery winner’s gifts.

Money can’t buy happiness, just ask this lottery winner ♂️

Brother’s delusion and gift revocation causes family rift. NTA.

Uncle’s lottery win leads to family drama and baby punishment
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Ex-girlfriend should take back PS5, teach him a lesson

Lottery winners often struggle with sudden wealth and unhappiness

Giving should be giving, not some reciprocity thing

Brother needs to learn difference between love and gold-digging

NTA defends sister’s right to press charges against paranoid lottery winner.

Advice on protecting lottery winnings and maintaining relationships. NTA

Brother gets what he deserves, PS5 included

Ex repossesses PS5 from lottery winner, comment approves

Support for NTA who stood up for himself and family

Cutting family ties for self-respect

Sharing wealth is a choice, don’t pretend if you won’t

Cutting ties with toxic family members

Lottery win causes family rift. NTA for not accepting gifts.

Lottery winner’s paranoia leads to family fallout

Counselling for lottery winners? Europe does it. NTA obviously

A harsh comment about a man’s family after winning lottery.

User suggests therapy for lottery winner’s trust issues.

Brother abuses power of money, loses family’s love. NTA.

Brother’s selfishness with lottery winnings causes family tension. NTA.

Brother defends lottery winner against family’s backlash.

Savage response to family earns NTA judgement

Man’s behavior goes beyond being an a**hole. Change locks ASAP!

Research on money and happiness suggested for lottery winner

Doubting the lottery win and family’s love. Possible ulterior motives?

Skeptical comment doubts man’s lottery win, calls for attention-seeking.

Envious family? NTA. Curious about his past? Read on.

Generous act backfires, commenters sympathize with struggling mom.
