Imagine growing up in a single-parent household, raising your younger sister, and then being asked to take on the responsibility of her special needs child. This is the story of a 31-year-old woman who’s had enough of her sister’s reckless behavior and refusal to step up as a parent. When her sister asked for help, she couldn’t hold back her frustration any longer. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
A Troubled Family Background ️

Raising Kacey

No Desire for Children

Kacey’s Pregnancy and Party School

Discussing Abortion

Niece’s Condition

Enabling Kacey’s Irresponsibility

Mom’s 24/7 Caretaking

Work and Responsibilities

Kacey’s Request

Declining Kacey’s Request ❌

Refusing Financial Support

The Explosive Argument

Family’s Reaction

Considering CPS

A Family on the Brink: Who’s Right?
In a family plagued by drug abuse and poor choices, one woman finds herself at the center of an emotional storm. After raising her younger sister, she’s now being asked to take on the responsibility of her special needs niece. But when she refuses, her sister and mother lash out, leaving her questioning her own actions. As the family’s future hangs in the balance, we’ve gathered the top responses from the internet to weigh in on this heart-wrenching situation.
Commenter suggests calling CPS, OP refuses to take responsibility. NTA.

NTA for reporting child abuse. CPS can provide assistance.

Call CPS? Not so fast. A reply warns of their limitations

NTA: OP not obligated to babysit special needs niece, sister irresponsible.

Stand your ground! You’re not responsible for her bad choices

Soft ESH, but don’t tell someone to get an abortion

Not her kid, not her responsibility. CPS notified for safety.

Urgent call to action: Help the child, call CPS
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Opinion on niece’s care, not obligated to pay. Consider CPS.

Sibling conflict over unplanned pregnancy and family responsibilities. ♀️
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Sister expects too much, NTA for refusing unreasonable request

Pro-choice commenter sympathizes with OP’s sister situation. NTA but AH-ish.

Choosing not to financially support family’s home care. NTA

Sister’s demand for abortion regret causes family rift. NTA’s solution.

Sibling drama over unwanted pregnancy. Light ESH, no A-holes.

Sister refuses to move with mom and boyfriend. Boyfriend issue?

NTA for not compromising with entitled sister demanding too much.
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Embrace your a**hole moments, they can be effective solutions
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Helpful advice on SSDI for niece’s care. NTA wins!

Sister refuses to move with mother after abortion regret. NTA.

Heartbreaking comment reminds us to cherish loved ones
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Gentle reminder to step up as a mother

Sister neglects child, demands abortion regret. NTA for OP.

Surprising NTA comment amidst family abortion dispute

Choosing the best for the child
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Stepping up as a kid to keep family together. NTA

Block the haters! NTA stands up for herself

Commenter calls out sister’s cruel behavior in family dispute
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Parenting skills critique sparks NTA judgement

Commenter is NTA for not wanting to pay for niece, but TA for saying messed up thing about her.

Urgent call to action: What’s next for unstable home?
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Commenter judges sister’s decision to not abort disabled child.

Sister wants to dump her daughter on you? NTA for saying no

Sister demands abortion regret, but commenter says NTA and sister needs to take responsibility.

Prioritize the child’s needs, report abuse, and provide support. #NTA

NTA defends decision to prioritize child’s well-being over potential suffering.

NTA, but consider calling CPS. Sister should relinquish rights

Cutting toxic family members for your mental health

Don’t let guilt consume you. You’re not responsible.

NTA suggests CPS intervention for child’s well-being

Short and sweet – NTA stands firm with facts

Cutting off family for personal choices: justified or extreme?

Suggesting child services for struggling sister.

NTA suggests monitoring sister’s parenting and reporting neglect if necessary

Encouraging words for a soon-to-be single parent

Support for not forcing personal beliefs on others

Solving family conflicts with adoption

NTA, but family drama over unwanted responsibility. CPS suggestion given.

Sister wants abortion regret but niece’s mom not around? NTA.

Commenter is NTA but should avoid making hurtful comments

Parenting guilt trip leads to justified NTA response
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ESH sister threatens abortion in argument, both need to grow up

The dangers of putting disabled kids in the foster system

NTA refuses to pay for sister’s abortion, sparks family drama

A heated moment resulted in YTA, but NTA for helping sister’s child.

Don’t shame others for their decisions. YTA for suggesting abortion.

Commenter called out for YTA on abortion, but not overall

Sibling conflict over disabled niece’s care and responsibility. ESH.

Commenter questions logic of mother’s decision to have another child

Commenter clarifies stance on abortion, advocates for sister’s rehabilitation.

NTA stands up for niece’s right to proper care and parenting

Defending a controversial comment on parenting. NTA

Commenter laments missing update in emotional article discussion

Supportive comment but unclear and confusing, needs more context.

NTA suggests calling CPS after sister’s entitled demand.

Choosing to have a child with disabilities is tough. NTA.

Reluctant ESH sister and family drama over unwanted baby.

Grandma and boyfriend should take child, sister needs help. #NTA

Don’t let family guilt-trip you. You’re not responsible.

Not the a**hole for making a personal decision
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No compromise needed. Stand your ground and protect yourself.
