Imagine having the courage to come out as a lesbian to your extremely homophobic parents, only to be kicked out of the house. That’s exactly what happened to 17-year-old Amanda. She thought she could rely on her older brother for support, but he refused to let her move in with him. Why? Because he’s struggling to make ends meet himself. Now, Amanda is left feeling betrayed and abandoned, while her brother is left questioning his morals. Let’s dive into this heart-wrenching story…
The Family Situation

Homophobic Parents

Amanda’s Brave Revelation

The Fear of Telling Parents

Brother’s Advice: Wait It Out ⏳

Amanda’s Request for Help

Brother’s Struggles

Amanda’s Bold Decision

Brother Stands Firm

Amanda’s Heartbreak

Brother’s Guilt

Legalities and Struggles

The Harsh Reality of Poverty

A Heartbreaking Conclusion

Betrayed and Abandoned: A Sister’s Struggle
Amanda bravely came out as a lesbian to her homophobic parents, only to be kicked out of the house. Desperate for help, she turned to her older brother, who refused to let her move in with him due to his own financial struggles. Amanda now feels betrayed and abandoned, while her brother is left questioning his morals. Is he being fair, or should he find a way to help his sister? Let’s see what people have to say about this heart-wrenching situation…
Brother unable to take in sister, suggests LGBTQ+ organizations for help

NTA for setting boundaries and trying to find community support

OP is struggling to make ends meet, cannot take sister in.

NTA for setting boundaries, but lack of means is concerning
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Brother warned sister, can’t financially support her. NTA

Brother offers support despite financial constraints

NTA brother offers helpful resources for sister kicked out for coming out

Supportive commenter advises helping sister despite parents’ homophobia

Being authentic could have waited a year. NTA
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Brother not the a**hole for sister’s lack of backup plan

Brother gives NTA advice, but sister can legally be kicked out

Brother not at fault for sister’s consequences. NTA

Sibling caught in the middle of parents and sister’s conflict

Sibling offers support, but sister manipulates and expects too much

Being honest about not being able to help doesn’t make you TA

Commenter defends brother’s decision, acknowledges LGBT issues.

Brother struggles to help sister kicked out for coming out

Commenter sympathizes with sister but acknowledges lack of planning

NTA commenter defends brother’s refusal to help sister.

Morally, NTA but find a way to help your sister

Compassionate response to sister’s situation, offers advice and empathy ❤️
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Brother refuses to help sister kicked out for coming out

NTA commenter explains the importance of prioritizing basic needs

Sister accuses brother of not accepting her, he’s NTA.

Brother refuses to enable manipulative sister’s homophobic behavior

Sibling defends brother’s decision to not help sister come out

Sister comes out, gets kicked out, brother won’t help. NTA.

Suggesting to lie about sexuality to reconcile with unsupportive parents.
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Rainbow-haired redditor empathizes with OP’s situation. NTA.

Clear and concise. No explanation needed.

Helpful tips for finding food assistance during tough times

Brother refuses to help sister who was kicked out

Sibling struggles with financial and family issues, no clear blame.

Commenter receives backlash for unsupportive stance on sister’s coming out

Staying in the closet to protect yourself from family toxicity.

Helpful advice for supporting sister kicked out for coming out

Brother refuses to help sister after coming out

OP is NTA for setting boundaries with sister needing shelter

Coming out should only happen when it’s safe

Commenter blames sister for being kicked out for coming out

Brother not at fault for sister’s situation. Parents are AH

Brother not the a**hole for not financially supporting sister

NTA advises to keep quiet until graduation, sub response criticized.

Commenter relates to the struggle of dealing with racist and homophobic family.

Lesbian commenter sympathizes with OP’s advice to sister.

Navigating parental support laws varies by country

Commenter defends sibling and calls out parents’ bigotry.

Brother not obligated to help sister kicked out for coming out
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Commenter calls out sister for ‘stupid games’, claims NTA.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Supporting family without risking livelihood is crucial.

Brother not responsible for sister’s rejection, but can offer support ❤️

Lesbian commenter supports brother’s decision to not shelter sister.

Helpful advice on supporting homeless LGBTQ youth

Commenter declares ‘NTA’ with no further discussion

Brother stands firm on boundaries, sister gaslights him. NTA

Brother not at fault for not being able to support sister

Supportive comment on sister’s coming out, urging acceptance

Navigating family dynamics with bigotry and homophobia.

Brother’s financial situation prevents him from helping homeless sister. NTA

Gay woman advises brother on supporting disowned sister

NTA advises caution and responsibility when coming out to family.

Supporting LGBTQ youth services and counseling is key. NTA.

Respect goes both ways. NTA for setting boundaries.

Military brother may not be able to help due to regulations

Sibling support or not? A plea for financial help.

Brother stands up for himself against sister’s emotional manipulation

Find support for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in the US
