Teen Ditches Wheelchair-Bound BFF in Mall Parking Lot After Shocking Betrayal

Friendships are supposed to be built on trust, support, and understanding. But what happens when one friend takes advantage of the other’s kindness for too long? Our story begins with a 16-year-old who has been best friends with A since they were 5. A car accident left A wheelchair-bound three years ago, and our protagonist has been her rock ever since. However, years of one-sided support and unaddressed resentment finally come to a boiling point after a shocking betrayal at the mall. ️

A Friendship of 11 Years

A Tragic Accident

The Power Imbalance ⚖️

Resentment Grows

The Breaking Point ️

A Shocking Betrayal

The Final Straw

The Aftermath ️

Self-Doubt Creeps In

Update: Reflection

Apology and Terminology

Resentment Origins

Unresolved Resentment

The Parking Lot Situation

What Happened Next

Confronting A ️

Moving Forward

A Lesson in Boundaries and Toxic Friendships

After years of pent-up resentment, our protagonist finally confronts their wheelchair-bound friend, A, and ends their friendship. They learn the importance of setting boundaries and addressing their emotions, even in the face of adversity. While the situation was far from ideal, it served as a wake-up call for both parties. With the support of their family, our protagonist moves forward with a new understanding of what it means to be a true friend. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Commenter and replies support OP’s decision to end friendship.

Friend tries to blame robbery on wheelchair-bound BFF. NTA.

Friend lies and tries to get you arrested. Dump her

NTA, but both could benefit from therapy to improve relationship.

Friendship betrayal over petty theft accusation. NTA.

Friend frames someone for their own crime, NTA for ending friendship

NTA rule of thumb after framing for crime accusation.

Friendship ends after shocking betrayal and theft accusation. NTA.

Defending oneself from a kleptomaniac friend with consequences

NTA defends themselves against false accusations with video evidence

Friend accuses of shoplifting, gets left in parking lot

NTA dodges a bullet and gets a perfect exit strategy

Friend in wheelchair betrayed, commenters find it hilarious

NTA, take your life back and cut out toxic friends.

Compassionate response to friend’s betrayal earns praise

Friend not obligated to help, mutual friends are hypocritical ‍♂️

Friend takes advantage, blames and abandons. NTA stands up.

NTA. Friend needs therapy to work through issues and be independent.

Why did the mall not call the police or her parents?

Sorting by controversial led to a terrible comment section

Commenter advises against risky behavior for future success

Disabled people deserve respect, NTA commenter stands up for them.

Friendship over? NTA commenter wouldn’t even call a car for ‘betraying’ friend ‍♀️

NTA for not waiting after friend betrayed and took advantage

NTA stands up for themselves against criminal former friend

NTA! Friend tried to frame OP for crime, unpaid caretaker.

Friend steals and frames disabled person, commenter says NTA

As a security worker, commenter supports OP’s decision to distance themselves.

Learning the value of self-protection, even if it makes you the villain

Friendship turned sour, NTA gets accused of being terrible friend

Standing up for yourself: NTA presses charges after betrayal

Commenter sarcastically questions friend’s lack of ability to help.

Friendship over a mall trip? Clothes > friendship? NTA wins.

Empowering message to a former caregiver, advising to stay away.

Standing up for yourself is not a**hole move

Commenter sympathizes with OP after shocking betrayal by friend

Heartbreaking betrayal: ‘Friend’ saw her as a slave

Stand up for yourself and your boundaries!

Commenter questions absent parents in a fiery NTA response

Friend accuses you of crime? Time for her to walk

Commenter finds humor in well-lit parking lot, NTA verdict.

Friend with Paralysis Shoplifts, Tries to Blame it on Teen. NTA.

Friend accused me of stealing and expected me to take the fall. NTA

Language matters! Use ‘wheelchair user’ instead of ‘wheelchair bound’

Friendship ended with wheelchair-bound BFF, now self-sufficient

NTA defends leaving friend in parking lot after false accusation

NTA stands up to entitled friend, tired of being used.

Teen abandons friend who tried to blame her for crime. NTA.

Roommate tries to frame for shoplifting, NTA for cutting ties

Clear communication is key. NTA for speaking up.

Friendship fallout ends with satisfying comeback.

Friendship turned abusive, NTA for cutting off toxic friend.

Friendship over after shocking betrayal. NTA, but beware ableism.

Friend in wheelchair frames OP for shoplifting, NTA for leaving her.

Friendship over after shocking betrayal. NTA for ending it

Cutting off toxic friends is tough, but necessary.

Friend accuses me of crime, lies and I’m the bad guy? NTA

Friendship over after shocking betrayal. NTA for leaving.