Imagine having a lifeline, a furry friend who helps you navigate life’s most challenging moments. Now, imagine someone trying to sever that bond, insisting your lifeline is unnecessary. This is the story of a man, his service dog, Ripley, and a brother who doesn’t understand the importance of their bond. Let’s delve into this emotional rollercoaster.
The Uninvited Guest
A Clash of Beliefs
Breaking the Routine ⏰
The Unwanted Intervention
Defiance and Disrespect
The Confession
The Breaking Point
Accusations and Threats
Family Backlash
Regret and Justification
The Aftermath
The Family Divide
A New Home for Jack?
Ripley’s Tale: A Service Dog, A Misunderstood Bond, and a Family in Turmoil
In a story that tugs at the heartstrings, a man’s bond with his service dog, Ripley, is put to the test when his brother, Jack, moves in and challenges the necessity of the dog’s role. Jack’s disbelief in mental health issues and his attempts to ‘normalize’ Ripley have sparked a family conflict that leaves us wondering: who’s really in the wrong here? The internet has been buzzing with reactions, so let’s dive into what people have to say about this emotionally charged situation…
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NTA kicking your brother out is a proportionate response if he continues to interfere in your treatment/accessibility. Your family members who are outraged? That’s good news…
NTA. Kick your a**hole brother out anyway.
NTA. Time to kick him out. Family can take him in.
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Taking someone’s medication? Unwanted guest? Find somewhere else to live!
NTA. Stand up for yourself and kick him out!
Brother messes with service dog, OP stands up for themselves. NTA
Family’s mixed feelings about anxiety and service dog’s behavior
NTA. You’re a saint for not kicking him out!
NTA. Service dog is medical equipment. Brother needs to go.
NTA stands their ground against drama, adorable Bernards steal hearts ❤️
Family members should step up and take in Jack. NTA
Heartless comment sparks debate about homeless service dog’s fate
NTA for setting boundaries with your entitled roommate.
Stand up for your rights!
Standing up for your health and pets ✊
Stand your ground and set boundaries with your roommate.
Parents conveniently make room when unwanted guest is kicked out!
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Setting boundaries: NTA stands up for mental health and rules
Expensive service dog: Is it worth it for your brother?
Stand your ground! Don’t let them guilt trip you!
Set boundaries! If he can’t respect you, find someone else!
NTA- Valuable service dog causing family drama. Kick him out!
Family refuses to let homeless man move in. NTA!
NTA- Dog as a medical device, stealing inhaler analogy
Family feud over house rules with a service dog
Laws protecting service animals vary by state. Know your rights!
NTA. Stand your ground and kick him out if necessary.
NTA. Brother’s ignorance puts safety at risk. Time for serious talk.
Service animals are like medical equipment. Don’t mess with them!
Service animals save lives and deserve respect.
Protect your well-being and kick him out! You’re NTA!
NTA. Service dogs help my roommate with anxiety in public ❤️
Brother’s dangerous behavior with service dog sparks heated debate.
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NTA. Ripely is a service dog, not a pet.
Protecting my pup’s training!
NTA. Kick your brother out now. No more bullshit.
Stand up for yourself and prioritize your well-being. You’re NTA!
Kick him out and let him face the consequences. NTA
NTA, take legal action to protect yourself from this jerk!
Set boundaries with your brother and prioritize your service dog
Service dogs love working and being with their person
Choose: Stand up for yourself and Ripley or endure degradation.
A heartwarming bond between a person and their service dog ❤️
Kick him out. Set boundaries. NTA OP.
NTA. Kick him out and let him figure out his life
NTA. Family member dismisses serious medical condition, compare it to diabetes.
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Brother’s behavior sparks controversy. Is OP justified?
Commenter’s anger and frustration with disrespectful person.
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Unwanted guest tries to sabotage service dog training. NTA!
Protect your dog and kick him out
“Time for him to put his big boy pants on.”
NTA, kick him to the curb!
NTA, kick him out ASAP. Your brother is toxic and dangerous.
NTA. Interfering with a service dog can lead to *felony* charges!
NTA fights back against roommate sabotaging service dog and disability
Unsubbing over an a**hole debate? 15-year-olds upvote sob stories!
Kick out the disrespectful brother
Stand up for your rights! Don’t let anyone sabotage you!
NTA. Kick him out.
Family’s unsupportive opinions about service dog: prioritize your well-being
You called him out and he doubled down. Kick him out!
NTA. Stand your ground and kick Jack out!
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Not the a**hole for standing up for service dogs
NTA! Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries.
Service dog’s training compared to hiding insulin or breaking wheelchair
Brother’s disrespectful actions threaten his living situation. NTA
Protect yourself and Ripley! Kick him out and celebrate
Protect your mental health and dogs at all costs. NTA!
NTA stands firm against critics, calling out keyboard warriors.
Is Ripley a service dog or an emotional support animal?
Respecting boundaries with pets, especially service puppies.
