Sister Complains About Her Life, But Did She Even Try?

Growing up with a sibling can be tough, especially when there are limited resources. In this AITA post , a younger sister shares her experience with her older sister’s life choices. After their great-grandma’s death, their family came into some money that could only send one of them to college. The younger sister fought for the opportunity and succeeded, while the older sister gave up before even trying.

Years later, the sisters meet up and the older sister complains about her life. The younger sister reminds her of her choices and it doesn’t end well. Read on to find out who the A-hole is in this situation .

Contextualizing her situation: is pity really necessary?

Overcoming poverty and stereotypes, but what about college?

From high school to full-time job, Caitlin’s journey to success

Unexpected inheritance helped ease post-graduation anxiety

A tough decision for parents: who gets to go to school?

Opportunity knocks, but Cait gave up too soon

Sister rivalry over who gets to go to college, who won?

Successful nurse visits pregnant sister with gifts ❤️

Listen to the tea ☕, did she even try?

When life gets overwhelming, does complaining help or harm?

When your sister complains non-stop and you’re about to snap

Don’t complain, try harder to achieve your dreams!

Sibling feud results in tears and cold shoulders. AITA?

When is it okay to complain about a life you chose?

Growing up dirt poor, sisters Caitlin and the author had the opportunity to receive money from their great-grandmother to attend college, but only one could go. The author fought for the chance and earned her BSN, while Caitlin gave up. Years later, Caitlin complains about her life choices to the author, who reminds her that she had the chance to better herself and should not complain about the life she chose.

Was the author in the wrong for saying what she did or was she just being honest? Read on to see what others have to say.

OP is called out for being entitled and lacking empathy

OP’s sister sacrificed her future for her and she complains? YTA

OP is called out for being entitled and selfish. YTA

Sister sacrifices dreams for OP but gets lectured instead: YTA

OP is called out for being ungrateful towards her sister’s sacrifice. YTA

Commenter calls out OP for lack of empathy and entitlement.

Nursing school’s core principles are compassion and empathy, something OP lacks. YTA ‍♀️

OP belittles sister, gets called out for privilege. YTA.

Sibling steals sister’s money for college, gets a job. YTA

Insensitive comment receives sarcastic reply

OP’s sister contributed money for their education, YTA.

OP’s sister sacrificed her college education to help, but OP is ungrateful

Commenter called out for being selfish, sparks agreement.

Sibling rivalry turns ugly. YTA needs to support sister.

Commenter deemed YTA with no defense.

Sibling rivalry at its finest.

Harsh comment receives no sympathy from replies

First-time commenter calls out YTA for looking down on sister

Sister’s chance at college money creates family drama

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and entitled.

Don’t dismiss your family member’s struggles. Be compassionate ❤️

Sister sacrifices for sibling’s education, gets called A-hole.

Sister paid for OP’s school, but did OP help sister?

Encouragement for education is key ✨

Listen up, OP! Don’t dismiss your sister’s sacrifices. #YTA

Empathy is key, listen to your sister

Sibling gives up for family, calls out heartless sister.

Harsh reply calls out YTA for belittling sister’s struggles

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and ungrateful ‍♀️

Sister generously paid for OP’s school, but received no gratitude. YTA.

Don’t kick your sister while she’s down. ‍♀️

Sister takes entire inheritance and blames sibling for not being better.

Don’t be the a**hole! Sometimes all someone needs is to vent ️

Commenter gets an F for calling out fake story

Commenter receives fiery judgement for their behavior

Harsh criticism on comment, calling out fake behavior

Sibling rivalry or parental favoritism?

Sister sacrifices for sibling’s education, gets berated – YTA

Don’t be rude! Tact could solve 70% of the issues.