Stepsister and I Share a Bond Over Our Mutual Dislike of Our Parents

Becoming a blended family can be tough, especially when stepparents try to replace deceased parents. In this AITA post , a teenager shares how she and her stepsister bonded over their mutual dislike of their parents’ attempts to create a ‘mom, dad, and two girls’ family dynamic.

After revealing the truth in therapy, the teenager faces backlash from her mom and stepdad. Was she in the wrong for speaking her truth? Click to read more!

Our bond formed from tragedy, but we’re in this together.

Bonding over parental pressure to fit the perfect mold

Stepsister and I bond over mutual hatred for our parents ❤️

Our bond formed over mutual dislike of parents

Stepsister and I bond over our mutual dislike of stepparents

Therapy session cut short by angry mom and stepfather

The consequences of my actions were severe

Am I the a**hole for bonding with my stepsister?

Stepsisters form a bond over mutual dislike of parents

Being forced to call a stepparent mom/dad can be tough on a child, but for these stepsisters, it led to a closer bond. Despite pressure from their parents, they refused to call their stepparent by those titles and instead found solace in their mutual dislike for their parents. As they grew older, their bond only grew stronger, much to the chagrin of their parents.

When a therapist asked about their close relationship, they were honest about the reason behind it, which led to a heated reaction from their parents. The stepsister who shared the truth found herself in trouble.

But is she really the a**hole in this situation ? Read on to find out and see what others have to say.

Therapy should be a safe space, NTA for being honest

Bonding over parents’ immaturity. Parent Trap in reverse!

Parental punishment for expressing feelings? Not cool. NTA

Mutual dislike of parents brought stepsisters closer. NTA wins.

Sharing your truth in therapy is NTA

Therapist asks sensitive question in family therapy, sparks mutual bond.

Therapy is for honesty, not punishment. NTA

Commenter empathizes with OP’s parents’ narcissistic behavior, but replies suggest parents wanted validation from therapist and are now angry.

Validating autonomy and feelings in therapy, NTA

Therapy should be a safe space for everyone ‍♀️

Using therapy to process difficult family dynamics. Keep communicating honestly.

Honesty in therapy shouldn’t be punished. ‍♂️

Stepsister agrees with truth in therapy. Session cut short

Siblings bond over shared resentment towards step-parents

Step siblings bond over shared dislike of parents

Parents in denial, therapy won’t fix their parenting. NTA

A mutual dislike for parents brings stepsiblings closer ❤️

Therapist breached confidentiality? Awkward family therapy sessions ensued

Don’t let them punish you for being honest in therapy. ‍♀️

Family therapy didn’t work? Commenter gets straight to the point

Therapy shut off mid-session? Not cool

Honesty is the best policy in therapy. NTA

Stepsister and OP share bond over parental dislike, suggest funny solution ‍♀️

Stand your ground, but avoid unnecessary confrontation with parents ‍♂️

Mutual parent-hate brings stepsisters together. NTA confirmed.

Bonding over parental dislike leads to unlikely friendships.

Step-siblings bond over mutual disdain for parents ❤️

Therapy is a safe space, not a trap. Hang in there

Bonding over mutual dislike of parents, NTA wins.

Expressing yourself in therapy shouldn’t make you the a**hole

Speak your truth in therapy, even if it angers parents ✊

Don’t punish for therapy honesty! NTA

OP and step-sis are NTA’s; the parents are AH’s

Facing problems head-on is crucial.

Support for standing up to toxic parents in therapy

Honesty is key in therapy.

Therapy didn’t work out for everyone. ‍♀️

Therapy for parents may be the solution. NTA, good luck!

Therapist agrees: NTA for disliking parents who punished therapy honesty

Honesty in therapy – NTA for speaking your truth ‍♀️

Parenting is tough, but listening can improve relationships ❤️

Commenter not at fault for disliking parents

Therapy should be for everyone to communicate respectfully. Keep going!

Don’t be guilt-tripped, stand up for yourself and your stepsister ❤️

Parents punish honesty in therapy? NTA for speaking up

Finding solace in mutual struggles.

Boundaries are important, NTA for setting them in relationships

Honesty punished, therapy doubted, but stepsister bond endures ❤️

When honesty hurts, but you’re still NTA

Step parents shouldn’t be forced, NTA for being honest

Honesty punished? Suggests therapy sessions without parents present.

Honesty punished? Not cool!

Validating OP’s feelings and therapy, advising on family dynamics

Bonding with stepsister over bad parents, NTA for setting boundaries ❤️

Expressing your point of view is important

Honesty is key in therapy. ️

Honesty is the best policy

Honesty punished: OP bonds with stepsister over shared family issues

Brutal honesty wins the day #NTA

Therapy can help solve family issues. NTA.

Validating mutual bond and counseling over parental issues

Honesty in therapy pays off, NTA ‍♀️

Therapy backfires? NTA for not wanting to bond with parents.

Bonding over parental dislike with ‘sister’

Therapy session gone wrong. NTA for not pleasing parents ‍♀️

Speaking truth in therapy, NTA. Parents/stepparents, grow up!

Honesty in therapy is key ️

Therapy isn’t a tool for parents to ‘fix’ their children

Strained family relationships due to pushy parents, relatable

Healthy boundaries and allyship with stepsister. Parents being jerks

Found family is just as valid as blood family ❤️

Sharing therapy with toxic parents? NTA, time to leave.

Don’t let therapy backfire on you! ‍♀️ NTA