Sister Disowned After Positive HIV Test: Can Their Relationship Be Saved?

Imagine being the responsible older sibling, always taking care of your younger sister and shouldering the weight of your parents’ expectations. Now, imagine your sister going off the rails, getting pregnant, and testing positive for HIV. That’s the story of our protagonist, who’s struggling with the decision to help her estranged sister after their parents disowned her. Can she put the past behind her and be there for her sister in her time of need? Or will the deep-rooted resentment and favoritism continue to drive a wedge between them? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.

The Responsible Older Sister

A Tale of Two Sisters ‍ ‍

Rebellious Younger Sister

Pregnancy and Broken Promises

A Deal with the Devil

Taking Advantage of Forgiveness

Estranged Siblings

The HIV Test

Disowned and Desperate

A Plea for Help

Mom’s Intervention

The Responsible Daughter Dilemma

Roommate’s Advice ️

Love and Resentment

A Struggle Between Love and Resentment

Our protagonist is torn between her love for her sister and the resentment she feels due to their parents’ favoritism. As the responsible older sister, she’s expected to be a role model and help her sibling in her time of need. But can she put aside her feelings of being devalued and step up? Or will the painful memories of favoritism and her sister’s past actions keep her from opening her heart? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complex family situation…

Therapy recommended for OP to improve relationship with sister and parents

NTA commenter argues that the sister is not OP’s responsibility, and that the mom is trying to dump her on them. Replies disagree and point out that the sister is pregnant and homeless.

Comment section derailed by fuzzy spider confusion

NTA for refusing to be forced into role model position

Sibling conflict over HIV+ sister’s request for help. ESH.

ESH for disowning sister after HIV diagnosis, OP needs therapy

ESH siblings must move past overbearing parents and support each other.

Blood doesn’t always mean family. NTA for cutting ties.

Comment section derailed by fuzzy spider tangent

NTA commenter advises against taking in irresponsible sister with HIV

NTA for not wanting to take her in, but TA for phrasing it poorly. HIV is not an immediate death sentence and she needs support.

Navigating cultural expectations and family politics in a tough situation.

Standing up to parents: NTA refuses to help HIV+ sister

NTA refuses to take in pregnant person or someone with no job.

Commenter advises seeking medical care and therapy, NTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s stigmatizing tone towards HIV and suggests therapy.

NTA comment advocates for self-care and boundaries.

Family shuns sister after HIV diagnosis. ESH.

Sibling support or tough love? NTA comment sparks debate.

Choosing self-care over toxic family relationships.

Defending sister with HIV, calling out resentment towards vulnerable sibling.

Mom blames older child for sibling’s disownment. NTA calls out.

Setting boundaries and holding everyone accountable for sister’s actions.

Commenter suggests parents are the real problem, offers perspective.

Reject her for her actions, not for her medical health. ‍

Boundaries set: NTA not responsible for sister’s actions.

Sibling disowned after HIV test, commenters support decision.

Comment section went off-topic with spider discussion

Commenter declines offer because of roommate’s fuzzy spiders

Therapy can help with anger and resentment towards sister. Give chance

A confusing comment with no replies

NTA. Commenter defends OP’s decision to not take in disowned sister.

Sibling bond strained by HIV diagnosis, but no a-holes here

ESH, but OP should help sister to avoid losing her forever

Is it cold-hearted to not support your sister with HIV?

Prioritize your mental health first , seek therapy for support

Commenter empathizes with OP, advises family intervention for sister.

NTA all the way! You built your life on your own

Sibling struggles with cultural expectations and personal boundaries.

Judging OP’s actions based on their relationship with sister

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation.

Sibling recommends therapy, advises not to take in HIV-positive sister

Commenter prioritizes fuzzy spiders over parasitic sister. NTA.

Sibling disowned over HIV test: ESH, but sister innocent

Clear judgement! But why NTA? Let’s find out.

Prioritizing self-care over family drama. NTA wins this round!

Comment section derailed by fuzzy spiders

Boundaries with family, seek counseling, live your own life.

HIV diagnosis leads to family disownment. Blame game ensues. ‍♀️

NTA, but don’t reject sister for parents’ mistakes. Consider therapy for healing and setting clear boundaries.