Imagine growing up with a sister who never wanted anything to do with you, only to have her come knocking on your door when she needs help. That’s the situation one woman (26f) finds herself in after her estranged sister (32f) lost her job and her home. The younger sister is now torn between helping her sibling, who has a young daughter, and standing her ground after years of rejection. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what led to this emotional standoff.
A Life of Rejection
Cutting Ties
Family Gatherings: A Cold Shoulder ❄️
The Last Straw
Accepting the Reality
A Wedding Without Family
The Tables Turn
A Desperate Plea for Help
Standing Her Ground ✊
Losing Everything
Family Pressure
A History of Hurt
A Guilty Conscience?
A Mother’s Dilemma
The Unknown Past
Should She Help Her Sister?
After years of being rejected by her older sister, our conflicted protagonist is now faced with the decision to help her sibling in her time of need. With a young niece involved, the situation becomes even more complicated. Is she justified in standing her ground, or should she put the past behind her and help her struggling sister? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional dilemma…
NTA. Sister’s karma for treating you poorly. No obligation to help.
“NTA. She rejected you for years, now she needs help.”
Sister excluded OP for years, now demands help. NTA
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NTA. Your home, your rules. Consider offering financial support instead.
NTA, but what’s her problem? Childhood jealousy or something deeper?
“Stick to your guns. Let your parents put them up.”
NTA. Don’t let her take advantage of you. Stay strong!
Parents enabled sister’s mistreatment. They should support her housing
NTA. Sister rejects you, so you respect her boundaries.
Setting boundaries with family, NTA.
Curious about why the sister can’t live with their parents?
Sister’s extreme reaction to having a sibling raises questions.
NTA: Sister’s job loss not your fault, address excuse questionable
Parents should take responsibility for sister, not OP.
NTA. Offer to help, but don’t let her take advantage.
Parents enabled her behavior, they can deal with the consequences
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NTA. Sister reaps what she sowed
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NTA, sister’s past behavior needs a serious apology
“Why did she not want you at her wedding?”
“Just cuz you’re blood, doesn’t make you family. you gotta *earn* that.” – Dean Winchester. NTA. It’s not your job to fix your sister’s mess
Commenter seeks explanation for sister’s mistreatment, uncovers hidden trauma
Sibling rivalry and rejection. NTA for setting boundaries.
Rejected by sister, OP seeks validation for not being TA
NTA. Strongly worded response to entitled sister. ♂️
Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Diply Social Team
