Sister Refuses to Pay for Siblings’ College After Mom’s Meltdown

Imagine winning a large sum of money and using it to help your family, only to have your wedding plans turn into a battleground. That’s what happened to our 29-year-old protagonist, who’s been planning her dream wedding after winning big. But when her mom demands she use the money for her siblings’ college funds instead, things take a dramatic turn.

The Big Win

Generosity Unleashed

Wedding Plans Begin

A Change of Heart ❤️

Mom’s Disapproval

Mom’s Alternative Plan

The College Fund Mystery

A Self-Sufficient Sister

The Dress Fitting Fiasco

Mom’s Meltdown

The Truth Comes Out

A Heated Confrontation

Wine-Soaked Exit

Sister Stands Her Ground

So, our protagonist is left with a wine-stained dress and a family in turmoil. She’s generously helped her family with her winnings, but her mom’s demands for more money to replace the squandered college funds have caused a major rift. Now, with her mom threatening to boycott the wedding and keep the rest of the family away, it’s a heartbreaking situation. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…

NTA. OP’s mother squandered her own children’s college fund. OP is not obligated to give her mother anything. If OP decides to help, give the money directly to siblings and handle everything herself.

NTA – Siblings should work hard or take loans for college

Sibling not TA for refusing to pay for siblings’ college.

NTA. Refinance their house to pay back siblings’ college debt

NTA refuses to give money to gambling-addicted mother. Directly help siblings.

Sister refuses to pay for siblings’ college after mom’s meltdown.

NTA. OP’s parents are greedy, dishonest and irresponsible.

Generous sister stands her ground against entitled mother’s demands

Commenter doubts authenticity of story, others share personal experiences.

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Commenter questions OP’s wedding budget, sparks debate

NTA takes a stand on college financing and broken US system

Sibling argues parents stole college funds. NTA for not paying.

Sibling won’t pay for siblings’ college after parents’ mismanagement

Family drama deja vu? NTA according to commenters.

Comment section derailed by angry user

Is this real or just a joke?

NTA. Savage response to parents who stole from their children’s future

Money can bring out the worst in people

Sibling not obligated to pay for college, NTA wins

Parents expecting siblings to pay for each other’s college? NTA wins.

Cutting off toxic family members

Mom gambled away education fund, sister not obligated to pay.

Generous sibling sets boundaries after parents’ financial irresponsibility.

Cutting toxic family out of your life is sometimes necessary

Friend’s settlement money was selfishly spent by family. NTA.

Set boundaries to avoid family draining your lottery winnings

Sibling’s college tuition: Who should pay? NTA suggests remortgaging house

Redditor relates to post, shares similar story in comment.

Commenter not at fault for sibling’s college, drama ensues ‍♂️

Act fast! Expose mom’s lies to siblings before she does

Choosing not to give money to toxic family members. NTA

Sibling not entitled to college fund, NTA

Wedding bells and a rainy day fund instead of tuition

Sibling’s generosity taken for granted, mom’s entitlement crosses the line

Sibling refuses to pay for college after mom’s meltdown. NTA.

NTA, be honest with your siblings about your mother’s threat

Sibling won’t pay for college after mom’s meltdown. NTA advice.

Sibling won’t pay for college after mom’s meltdown. NTA.

r/JUSTNOMIL can help with difficult moms and boundaries. Good luck!

Commenter seeks clarification on OP’s situation, leaning towards NTA

NTA. The sister’s priorities are questionable and selfish

Don’t let toxic family guilt you into financial ruin.