Meet Lucy and Nick, a couple with a 4-year-old son who once lived a life of luxury. Lucy, a stay-at-home mom, and Nick, a surgeon, enjoyed the finer things in life, including Range Rovers, Audi’s, and extravagant vacations. But in January 2019, their financial situation took a nosedive, and they turned to family for help. Lucy’s siblings and parents stepped in, providing them with thousands of dollars every month to keep them afloat. But now, with another baby on the way, the family’s patience is wearing thin, and they’re questioning if they should continue supporting Lucy and Nick’s lifestyle.
Living the High Life ✈️

Money Troubles Begin

Family to the Rescue!

Grocery Rotation

Sacrifices Made

Baby Plans

Surprise Pregnancy!

Frustration Mounts

Baby Shower Debate

Enough is Enough?

Family Disagreement

Brother’s Support

Setting Boundaries

Financial Questions

Money Escalation

Family’s Financial Frustration Reaches Boiling Point ️
Lucy and Nick’s financial troubles have pushed their family to the limit, as they’ve been providing thousands of dollars every month to keep them afloat. But with another baby on the way and a potential baby shower in the works, the family’s patience is wearing thin. Lucy’s siblings are questioning if they should continue sacrificing their own dreams and finances to support her lifestyle, especially when they’re already giving so much. As the family debates whether to continue their financial support, one thing is clear: emotions are running high, and something’s got to give.
NTA. Family’s financial instability caused by poor planning and overspending
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Family’s entitlement is ridiculous! NTA for refusing more money.

NTA suggests selling cars to pay off debt, but a reply points out the potential harm.

Commenter mocks family’s financial decisions, others joke about adoption.

NTA comment suggests legal liability for family’s financial support.

Commenters call out sister and parents for ridiculous financial arrangement
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NTA commenter suggests downsizing and being more frugal

Curiosity about family’s debt and possible addictions sparks discussion

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish with family finances

Sister demands more money despite receiving $61,000 in a year

Don’t set yourself on fire to keep her warm

Family enabling sister’s demands for more money. NTA.

Curious commenter questions family’s financial situation.

Sibling supports OP’s decision to stop funding sister’s lifestyle

Is this comment calling out the authenticity of the story?

Stop enabling sister’s financial irresponsibility. Set boundaries.

Commenter questions sister’s need for more money despite surgeon husband.

Don’t sacrifice your future for ungrateful family members

Enablers are AHs too! Sister needs to work dammit

Surgeon’s financial struggles prompt NTA response.

Commenter suggests downsizing and working more to solve financial mess.

NTA stands up to entitled sister’s money demands

Cutting off sister’s financial support may be the best solution ♂️

Don’t let them take advantage of your kindness

Don’t let toxic family members suck you dry

Partner’s family sacrifice causing relationship strain. YTA verdict.
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Set boundaries and don’t feel guilty for their poor decisions

Commenter advises to cut off sister after demanding more money

NTA. Recommending financial planning and downsizing to avoid enabling behavior.

NTA stands firm against entitled family’s financial demands

Enabling a ridiculous situation? Cut the cord
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NTA, family is enabling toxic behavior. Time to remove yourselves.

NTA. ‘Golden Child’ causing financial strain. Get out now!

Commenter questions sister’s lack of effort in getting back on feet

Financially irresponsible sister demands more money for another child. NTA.

NTA, giving 60k a year is already more than enough

Commenter supports OP’s decision to not give more money.

Commenter questions OP’s lack of agency and sympathy towards situation
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Rewarding bad behavior? NTA stands their ground

Enabling family? NTA advises them to act like adults

Family financially supports sister’s baby, but demands more money. NTA.

Is the sister entitled or in need? INFO requested

Commenter supports OP and suggests Lucy sell luxury items.

NTA commenter suggests cutting off sister’s family for a while

NTA calls out entitlement and unfairness in family’s financial situation
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Family sacrifices for entitled sister, NTA advises cutting off funds


Commenter is confident in their NTA judgement

NTA calls out sister for being greedy

Family being scammed by sister and husband, need to stop enabling.

Commenter suggests cutting off selfish family demanding more money

Don’t sacrifice your dreams for entitled family members

Commenter suspects sister’s pregnancy may have been funded by family.

Enabling family is ESH. Sister & BIL are massive leeches.

Surgeon’s wife demands more money, but is she justified?
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Suggests downsizing to cut expenses, advises cutting them off.

Sibling enabling must stop! Lucy can find a job. NTA

Commenter advises not to feel responsible for sister’s expenses

Taking a stand against family leeches
