Meet our 32-year-old heroine, who has spent the better part of her life in the shadow of her older brother’s indifference. Their relationship, strained and fraught with emotional turmoil, has been a rollercoaster ride of silent treatments, intimidation, and finally, a seven-year hiatus. But just when she thought she had finally escaped his clutches, her brother reappeared, bearing a request that left her dumbfounded.
The Ghost Brother
The Terror Reigns ️
The Unexpected Truce
The Devil’s Advocate
The Silent Years ️
The Financial Struggles
The Dream Job
The Unexpected Invitation
The Tense Reunion
The Hidden Agenda ️♀️
The Guilt Trip
The Mother’s Plea
The Tough Decision
The Ultimatum ⏳
The Dilemma
Family Ties or Emotional Manipulation?
Our heroine is now faced with a dilemma that tugs at her heartstrings. Should she step in to help her financially struggling brother by babysitting his kids, or should she stand her ground, refusing to let her newfound freedom be infringed upon? With her mother’s emotional blackmail adding fuel to the fire, she’s left questioning her obligations and the true meaning of family ties. Let’s see what the world thinks of this emotionally charged predicament. ♀️
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NTA and your mom can babysit if she wants to. All this time and they only want contact to use you. Heck with them and your mother.
NTA. Mom, brother, and SIL can f**k right off
NTA. Hilarious age check, insane request. Better off without them!
OP’s family expects free babysitting and housekeeping, block them!
NTA: Set boundaries, trust your gut, and prioritize your happiness
NTA. Pure exploitation.
NTA, don’t let yourself be guilted into babysitting!
“NTA. Don’t let them treat you like this. You’ll regret it! “
Stand your ground! Don’t let them manipulate you!
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NTA. Toxic family, toxic ultimatum. Choose yourself and cut ties.
Entitled sister ignores brother for years, now he needs help
NTA. Users and guilt trips. Mom is the AH
Family feud: NTA stands up against unacceptable behavior
NTA: Stand your ground and lie your head off!
NTA, mom should babysit!
NTA. Your entitled brother and his wife want a favor? Block them!
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“NTA. Absolutely not! I’m not qualified to watch your kids.”
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NTA. Strongly expressing disapproval of the situation.
NTA. Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care over toxic family dynamics
Family double standard?
Mom set it up, they just wanted free childcare. Don’t do it.
Galactic-class entitlement? This NTA story is mind-boggling!
Reciprocating energy after 7 years? Time for some revenge!
“Brazen manipulation and guilt trip. *Wild*. “
NTA: Work from home is still work. Don’t be a stranger to those children
Sibling feud: Should you watch your brother’s kids?
NTA: Don’t let them take advantage of your kindness!
Stand your ground and prioritize your own well-being. ✊
Choose your family wisely. NTA.
NTA. Toxic family dynamics and setting boundaries for self-care
NTA- Family only remembers you when they need something
NTA. Calculate your rate, ask for upfront payment, and taxes.
Who’s the a**hole in this family drama? Let’s discuss
Don’t let your brother guilt trip you! NTA
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Commenter calls out narcissism and manipulation in family dynamics.
NTA. Cut ties for sanity. Mom’s bonkers to expect anything.
Mom refuses to babysit, so OP is NTA for refusing
Don’t let them take advantage of you! Stand your ground!
OP’s family sucks, don’t do it. You’re not the a**hole.
NTA: Babysitting is work, not a free favor. Stand your ground!
Just say no
Cutting toxic ties with family Celebrate with BFF
Don’t be a doormat! Stand strong and protect your boundaries.
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Savage response shuts down SIL’s ridiculous favor request
Cut off toxic brother and focus on worthy causes. NTA
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NTA: Don’t let them guilt you into being their servant
Don’t make it right! Your life will be a nightmare! NTA
NTA for going no contact with family. Enjoy your freedom!
Cutting off toxic family members? Don’t threaten me with a good time!
Cutting out toxic family for self-care
Cut them off. You’re not the a**hole.
NTA: Brother’s lies caused family rift, stay away and thrive
Family drama: Brother and his wife are definite a**holes
Mom’s favor puts OP in tough spot. NTA, don’t do it!
Ignore them all and move on. Not worth the hassle.
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NTA: No contact for 7 years? Just block and move on
NTA: Boundaries are important. Focus on your own well-being
No brother, no mom! Win-win! NTA
NTA, but family is demanding your time. Set boundaries
Entitled family takes advantage of OP’s free time. Cut ties!
NTA. Brother and wife want free daycare, stand your ground!
A fiery response to a long-standing family feud.
NTA. Family asking for favor? Lock doors, ignore calls!
NTA. Stand your ground and say no.
Keeping your schedule private is crucial! Don’t let anyone exploit it!
Wfh doesn’t mean you’re free to be a babysitter ♂️ NTA
NTA, time for a new chapter in their relationship!
Stand your ground! Don’t let them take advantage of you!
NTA. Working from home is WORKING
NTA for sure, family drama and favoritism.
Build your own family with friends. Blood isn’t everything.
NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries.
The audacity! NTA, but what happened next?
Strongly refusing a favor, definitely not the a**hole!
