A woman found herself in a difficult situation after kicking her brother out of her house, despite the fact that he had once saved her life by helping her escape a terrible marriage. Her elder daughter, who recently came out as transgender, has been struggling with her uncle’s disapproval. The woman’s mother is furious, accusing her of being ungrateful. Caught between her family’s expectations and her daughter’s well-being, she’s left wondering if she made the right choice.
Escaping a Terrible Marriage ♀️

Brother’s Life-Changing Help

Daughter Comes Out as Trans

Brother’s Disapproval

Daughter’s Struggle

Attempts to Talk to Brother ️

Ultimatum Given

Mother’s Fury

Questioning Her Decision

Feeling Ungrateful

Right Thing, Wrong Feeling

Family Torn Apart: A Heartbreaking Decision
This woman’s life was once saved by her brother, who helped her escape a terrible marriage and build a new life. However, when her elder daughter came out as transgender, her brother’s disapproval created tension and hurt within the family. Despite attempts to talk to him, the situation didn’t improve, leading her to kick him out of her house. Now, she’s facing backlash from her mother and questioning her own decision, torn between gratitude for her brother’s past help and the need to protect her daughter’s well-being. Share your thoughts and reactions below.
Protecting daughter from harm, NTA for setting boundaries with brother.

Prior good acts don’t excuse current assholery towards child

NTA. Brother’s toxic behavior towards daughter must be addressed.

Respect over past assistance. NTA stands their ground

NTA for kicking out disrespectful brother who saved your life

Choosing safety over family loyalty. NTA wins the showdown

Prioritizing daughter’s health over brother’s actions. NTA

Protecting her daughter comes first. Educating her brother is optional.

Brother saves sister’s life, but is it enough to owe?
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Commenters relieved to find no negative comments

Protecting your daughter from a transphobe? NTA. Family drama

Setting healthy boundaries as a parent

Protecting family comes first. NTA for kicking out brother

Recognizing complexity: NTA for protecting daughter from intolerant brother

Brother saves sister’s life but crosses the line with her child

Supportive comment for trans child, stand your ground

Don’t let anyone make you feel like you owe them anything

Defending oneself against transphobic sibling. Protecting child. #NTA

Gratefulness doesn’t excuse future misdeeds. Protect your children always.

Brother saves sister’s life, mom’s opinion doesn’t matter. NTA

Brother saves her life, now wants to hit her daughter? NTA

Defending daughter against verbal abuse, NTA. Keep being great

Sibling’s ‘help’ based on normalcy, not unconditional love. Dangerous behavior.
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Brother saves sister’s life but demands she choose him over kids

Setting boundaries with family is tough but necessary.

Accepting your child and paying it forward. Family isn’t always blood

Choosing daughter’s safety over brother’s bigotry. NTA

Choosing your child’s safety over family loyalty

Family over perceived debt. NTA.

Sibling saves sister’s life, but does that excuse bad behavior? NTA

Sibling saved her life but not entitled to treat her child poorly. NTA.

Gratefulness doesn’t excuse disrespect towards your children

Grateful for brother’s heroism, but daughter’s safety comes first

Brother’s disrespectful behavior leads to consequences, NTA parenting.

Sibling’s offer of help doesn’t justify disrespecting your children. NTA

Defending against abuse, even from family.

Prior good deeds don’t excuse current bad behavior

Commenter questions brother’s motives for saving sister’s life

Supporting trans kids is crucial for their safety and well-being

Brother’s generosity doesn’t excuse disrespect towards daughter’s safety

Brother’s transphobia causes family rift, NTA for setting boundaries

Supportive comment defends trans child and advises mother on safety

Sibling saved sister’s life, but kicked out. NTA for protecting daughter.

Being kind once doesn’t excuse being cruel. NTA wins.

Brother saved her life, but crossed a line with her kids ♀️

Brother saves sister’s life, gets kicked out? Not the a**hole

Mother stands up for daughter against disrespectful brother. NTA

Protecting your daughter from toxicity. NTA

Brother not in the wrong for saving sister’s life

Good deeds don’t excuse bad behavior. NTA wins!

Valid feelings, but prioritize safety over guilt. NTA

Protecting your daughter comes first. NTA

Sibling loyalty vs. daughter’s safety. Navigating family dynamics.

A trans man shares his experience with supportive parents

Sibling loyalty vs. parenting duties. NTA for choosing child.

Putting your child first is always the right choice

Gratefulness and boundaries go hand in hand

Protecting my daughter is my priority. NTA

Family loyalty vs. daughter’s wellbeing – who wins?

Don’t let past favors hold you hostage

Protecting your child from unsupportive family members is crucial

Supportive comment on prioritizing trans daughter’s mental health ❤️

Protecting your child comes first. Educate your brother on suicide stats for trans kids.

Parenting win! Brother saves sister, dad saves brother from a-hole.

Defending family: Commenter supports OP against mistreatment of children.

Protecting her child from a once helpful but now abusive brother

Setting boundaries with family for the safety of your children

Choosing family over money

Prioritizing daughter over brother sparks debate on family loyalty

Protecting your child comes first, NTA.

Protecting daughter from controlling brother, NTA. Family drama ensues

Protecting your child comes first

Brother crosses a line, faces consequences. NTA for setting boundaries.

Respect is key, NTA made the right call

Debate over whether a good deed excuses a bad one.

Brother helped, sister owes nothing. NTA!

Setting boundaries with family is important for healthy relationships. NTA

Prioritizing motherhood over gratitude towards brother. NTA with communication advice.

Grateful for the rescue, but family loyalty comes first

Not the a**hole, but what’s the story behind it?
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Choosing between family and children is never easy. NTA

Supportive comment on mother’s tough love parenting style
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Trans dad stands up for his daughter against unsupportive family

Stand up for your child! NTA for setting boundaries

Have a civil convo with him. Your daughter’s happiness matters ❤️
