Imagine finally gaining the courage to come out to your family, only to have your moment stolen by your attention-seeking sibling. That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, who’s been living in the shadow of her younger sister with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) for her entire life. After coming out as a lesbian, her sister decided to do the same, stealing the spotlight and causing a major family rift. But is she really a lesbian, or is this just another one of her attention-seeking antics?
The Struggle of Living with NPD
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Walking on Eggshells
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Closeted No More
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Family Support
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The Big Reveal
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One-Up Attempt
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Enough is Enough
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Calling Her Out
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Storming Out
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Parents’ Disapproval
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The Demand for an Apology
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Tired of the Antics
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Living in Her Shadow
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Doubting Her Sincerity
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No Apologies
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Stealing the Spotlight: A Coming Out Controversy
Our protagonist, tired of living in her sister’s shadow, finally came out as a lesbian to her family. But her attention-seeking sister, diagnosed with NPD, decided to steal the spotlight and come out as a lesbian herself, claiming she’s known since birth. Frustrated and fed up, our protagonist called her out and stormed off, refusing to apologize. Now, the family is divided, and the question remains: is her sister truly a lesbian, or just seeking attention? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA suspects sister’s timing of coming out as attention-seeking.

NTA’s sister steals the spotlight with a competitive coming out

NTA, sister’s attention-seeking behavior undermines OP’s coming out.

NTA, but sister’s comment raises eyebrows

Sibling rivalry: Coming out to steal the spotlight?

Sibling rivalry and mental illness: who’s really the a**hole?
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NTA. Enabling parents and attention-seeking sister create a toxic dynamic.

Sister’s attention-seeking behavior prompts NTA judgement.
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Sibling rivalry: Is she really a lesbian for attention?

NTA for calling out parents. Is she really seeking attention?

NTA. Heartbreaking story of growing up with a troubled sister.

NTA calls out attention-seeking sister’s questionable coming-out declaration.

Engaging comment about sister’s attention-seeking behavior and advice for handling

NTA – Empathy for sister’s struggles with mental illness and coming out
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Misdiagnosing personality disorders in teens can hinder personal growth. NTA

NTA suspects sister is lying about being a lesbian.
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From Wiccan to Mormon, sister’s attention-seeking personas. You’re NTA!

Firm boundaries needed with NPD sibling, parents enabling narcissistic behavior.

Sibling jealousy can be tough

NTA: Parents enabling narcissistic sister’s attention-seeking behavior

Sibling rivalry: NTA for standing up to attention-seeking sister

Accusing sister of faking being a lesbian for attention. NTA

Commenter sympathizes with the OP’s situation, expressing disbelief and offering apologies.
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Ignoring sister’s drama and not giving her satisfaction. NTA.

Standing up to a narcissist sister: the best approach?

Sibling rivalry escalates to a whole new level!

NTA. Narc sister lacks empathy. Grey rock her and move on.

NTA, suspicious timing. Benefit of doubt if no comparison.

Not the a**hole, but what’s the story behind this?
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