Family: you can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them. But when it comes to vacations, maybe you can choose not to live with them. Meet our 24-year-old Californian heroine, caught in a whirlwind of family drama, sibling rivalry, and the prospect of a dreaded Hawaiian vacation.
Long-Distance Sister Comes Calling
A History of Sibling Friction
The Unwelcome Houseguest
The Car Debacle
The Family Pressure
The Vacation Proposition
The Financial Fiasco
The Family Backlash
Standing Her Ground or Being Insensitive?
Our heroine is caught in a classic family drama, with her overseas sister and parents pressuring her into a vacation she dreads. The sister, known for her demanding nature, has a history of making visits a nightmare. Despite the sister’s tumultuous year, our protagonist is finally standing her ground, refusing to let her sister stay at her apartment, use her car, or join her on a trip to Hawaii. But with her family labeling her as the villain, she’s left questioning if she’s being insensitive. Let’s dive into the internet’s take on this situation…
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NTA. Sister’s entitled behavior and parents’ favoritism cause tension.
NTA. Sister is toxic. Demand payment or skip the trip
NTA. Sister’s happiness isn’t your responsibility.
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Stand your ground and prioritize your own happiness.
Stand up for yourself and don’t be a doormat!
Sister’s selfish behavior ruins family vacations ️
Stand your ground and make them pay up!
NTA for refusing to join sister’s vacation. Stand up for yourself!
NTA, cut ties until entitled sister grows up.
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NTA. NO is a complete sentence. ✋
Sibling rivalry escalates! Who’s the real culprit?
Sisterly showdown! NTA stands up to selfish, entitled sibling.
Setting boundaries with family and dealing with entitled siblings
Turn her visit into a ‘work trip’ and explore together!
NTA ♀️ No one wants to be the babysitter on vacation.
NTA. Toxic family drama? Change your locks, sis!
NTA. Stand up for yourself and cut toxic ties.
NTA: No need to manage her issues, enjoy your vacation!
Setting boundaries: Stay strong and don’t let them push you.
Stand your ground and tell your parents off! You’re NTA
Stand your ground and prioritize your mental health. NTA! ✊
Stand your ground and let her have a tantrum!
Empowered and free! Stand up against emotional blackmail!
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Sibling drama: Parents trying to ground you at 24?
NTA OP, sister’s tantrums and entitled behavior, parents enabling her
Seeking support from fellow survivors on r/raisedbynarcissists subreddit
NTA You gave her chances, she blew them. Family favoritism sucks.
NTA. Suggesting parents join sister’s trip?
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NTA. Boundaries set. Keep standing up for yourself! ✊
Parents can babysit and vacation with her, not my problem
Stand your ground! Don’t let her manipulate you!
Seeking validation: How much reassurance is too much?
Cutting ties and seeking therapy for dysfunctional family dynamics.
Stand your ground and say no, your decision is final.
Sister wants Hawaii trip, let parents take her and pay!
Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary.
Take care of yourself first! Set boundaries and prioritize your well-being. ✨
NTA: Standing up to a toxic sibling. ♀️
Standing up to sister’s vacation invite: NTA, let them be mad
NTA, sister’s spoiled behavior ruins vacation plans.
NTA: Stand your ground and demand equal treatment
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Tough love prevails in this sibling rivalry.
Not the a**hole for refusing sister’s vacation ✈️
Cut ties with horrible parents and sister for a happier you
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Maintain your mental peace and uphold your boundaries.
Sibling rivalry at its finest.
NTA. Prioritize your own happiness, not others’.
Cut ties and enjoy a stress-free life! ✂️
Sibling rivalry and enabling parents. You’re definitely not the a**hole.
Setting boundaries with an entitled sister.
You’re definitely NTA, but your sister and parents…
Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.
NTA. Stand your ground and don’t let her take advantage.
Setting boundaries is important. Stand your ground!
NTA. Avoiding sister’s vacation: reasonable or unreasonable?
NTA- Toxic sister uses OP and ruins special moments. Stand your ground!
Stand your ground! Don’t let family guilt-trip you!
Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but NTA!
Demanding payback and an apology before sisterly activities. ❌
NTA: Stand your ground and avoid another free trip with her
Standing your ground and saving money. NTA.
NTA. Cut ties and let her enjoy Hawaii solo
Standing up to entitled sister, you’re definitely NTA!
Setting boundaries with a toxic sibling. Freedom at last!
Stand your ground! Don’t be her emotional punching bag!
Embrace your independence! Say no to family, yes to Hawaii!
NTA: Parents paying for trip? Let’s see them call you AH
Hawaii getaway without sister? NTA, stand your ground!
Setting boundaries with sister and parents, be independent!
Sister’s vacation plans causing family drama? ️
Parents can join her! Not the a**hole.
NTA. Stand your ground and let her take responsibility.
Standing up to a taker and user sister. Good for you! ✊
NTA, sister wants you to finance her vacation. Stand your ground!
NTA. Seek therapy and leave behind toxic family dynamics.
Perfect chance for parents and sister to enjoy vacation together! ✈️
NTA. Family wants you there? Make them pay in advance
Savage response to entitled sibling’s vacation request.
NTA – Stand up for yourself and set boundaries ♀️
NTA. Your sister is an AH, and your parents enabled her
No surprise Sis is a vacation buzzkill. ️
NTA. Hugs.
