Sisterly Duty or Safety First?

Family drama is never easy, especially when it involves a troubled sibling. In this story, our protagonist (29f) finds herself in a difficult situation when her pregnant sister (25f) with a history of violence, theft, and drug addiction might need her help. But with two small children of her own, she’s torn between her “sisterly duty” and protecting her family. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.

Surprise Visit from Mom

Pregnant Sister in Need?

A Thorn in Her Side

Childhood Incidents ✏️

More Troubles

Blame Game Continues ‍♀️ ‍♀️

Expulsion and Juvi ‍♀️

Heroin and a Loser Boyfriend

Mom’s Unwavering Support

Protecting Her Own Kids ️ ‍ ‍

Escaping the Mess? ‍♀️

To Open or Not to Open? ❓

The Dilemma ‍♀️

The Struggle of Sisterly Duty vs. Safety

Our protagonist finds herself in a heart-wrenching situation as her pregnant sister with a troubled past might need her help. But with two young children to protect, she’s torn between her “sisterly duty” and keeping her family safe from potential harm. Her mother, who’s always supported her sister despite her destructive behavior, insists she should help but won’t do it herself. Now, she’s left to decide if she should open the door if her sister comes knocking, or prioritize her own family’s safety. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dilemma…

Harsh comment suggests cutting off toxic family members.

NTA! Sisterly duty or motherly one? Mom is trash

The harsh reality of addiction and its consequences.

Protect your cubs Get security cameras and call police.

Cutting ties for safety? NTA’s next move.

Protecting your family: Stand strong and set boundaries

Heroin in the house? No way!

Protecting children from drug addict sister. NTA.

Protect your home from entitled family members

Struggling with family pressure to support sister and newborn.

Cutting out family members: justified or too extreme?

Protect yourself and your kids first. Don’t engage their drama.

Protecting your children comes first. Set boundaries with family.

Protecting your children comes first . NTA. Call the police if necessary.

Secure your home with police report, locks, cameras and NTA.

Protect your family first. Don’t let sister or mom in

Suggests calling the police to help sister leave property.

Putting children first over sisterly duty

Protecting your family comes first , say no to potential danger.

NTA suggests restraining order & cameras; cut contact with mom

Protect your family from your delusional heroin-addict sister.

Strongly worded comment advises against letting sister in, no replies.

Protecting your kids from drug use, NTA.

Protect yourself and your children from abusive family members.

Protecting your family comes first. Set boundaries and stay safe.

Protecting the baby from drugs: NTA, call the police

Concerned commenter advises reporting pregnant sister’s drug use to authorities

Putting safety first and setting boundaries with family.

Protect your family, set boundaries, and report to CPS

Cutting off family for safety: NTA but tough decision

Breaking free from toxic family members for a better life

Safety first! Set boundaries and protect yourself.

User refuses to take responsibility for sister’s drug addiction. NTA.

Cutting off toxic family members for safety

Standing up to family abuse

Protecting kids comes first! Don’t compromise on their safety.

Prioritizing kids’ safety over sister’s problems

NTA commenter warns against enabling drug-addicted family members

Protecting kids first. Mother’s advice could enable sister’s theft. #NTA

Mother should have taken responsibility for sister’s actions ‍♀️

Setting boundaries with family member. NTA

Protect yourself from family drama with cameras and distance.

Suggests calling CPS and installing cameras for safety measures.

Setting boundaries with family for safety

A spelling correction leads to a NTA judgement.

Change locks if mom has key. Can’t trust her.

Prioritize safety over toxic family relationships. Cut off contact if necessary.

Setting boundaries with family for safety. NTA.

Choosing family or safety? Cutting out sister with unborn child.

User advises to prioritize safety and avoid sisterly duty. NTA!

Setting boundaries with addict sister, call police if necessary.

Put safety first, report drug use during pregnancy to CPS

Cutting off family for safety? NTA wins the day!

Cutting off toxic family members for safety and self-care

Prioritize your children’s safety over your sister’s addiction.

Setting boundaries with family for safety. NTA.

Protect your family, don’t risk it for an active drug user.

Taking in sister could jeopardize family safety. Firm NO.

Prioritizing safety over family duty

Rephrased question: Would I be the a**hole for letting my violent, drug-addicted sister, who is pregnant and likely to bring her drug-using boyfriend, stay with my young children? Answer: Yes, and CPS should be notified.

Take action, cut them off, and don’t feel guilty. NTA

Protect your family, cut off your manipulative and addicted sister.

Protect your family and report her to CPS.

Putting yourself first is not selfish. NTA

Putting family safety first. NTA, sister needs to change.

Protecting yourself and your children comes first. Cut toxic family off.

Protect yourself and your family with cameras and security systems

Empathetic comment suggests disappearing and calling DSS for safety. NTA.

Sympathy for sister, anger towards mother. Fiery comment section.

Bold advice to reject sister and mother for safety reasons.

Protecting your kids from dangerous family members is not selfish.

Breaking free from family dynamics, NTA

Protecting your family from sister’s untreated mental and drug issues.

Prioritizing safety over family ties

Protecting family or prioritizing safety? NTA takes a stand

Risking your kids for your sister? YTA. Set boundaries.