Teen Girl Seeks Privacy From Drunk Brother, Gets Insulted Instead

A 16-year-old girl is fed up with her older brother’s drunken antics. He regularly wakes her up in the middle of the night, and she’s had enough. She asked her dad for a lock on her door, but her brother got angry and called her names. Now, she’s wondering if she’s overreacting. Find out what Reddit users had to say about the situation in this engaging and relatable post.

Dealing with a drunk brother, seeking privacy gone wrong…

Teen girl disturbed by drunk brother’s frequent disruptions in bedroom

Teen girl seeks privacy from drunk brother, gets insulted instead

Teen girl seeks privacy, insulted by drunk brother. AITA?

Brother’s drunken behavior leads to stern consequences and privacy granted

Sibling support shines through in comment section ❤️

Teen receives support and compensation after seeking privacy from brother

Stay tuned for more updates on this uncomfortable situation

Teen girl seeks privacy from drunk brother, gets insulted

Living with a drunk older brother can be tough, especially when he frequently disturbs your sleep. A 16-year-old girl finally asked for a lock on her bedroom door after being woken up countless times by her brother’s drunken shenanigans. However, instead of understanding her need for privacy, her older brother insulted her, calling her names like a baby and a b*tch. Now she’s wondering if she overreacted and wants to know if she’s the a**hole in this situation. Many Redditors have come to her defense, assuring her that she’s not in the wrong and that her brother’s behavior is unacceptable.

Meanwhile, her dad is dealing with the situation and plans to talk sternly with her brother, even threatening to kick him out of the house if his behavior doesn’t change. In the meantime, the girl finally has her lock and feels safer, but the situation is far from resolved. Keep reading to see what other advice Redditors have for her.

Sleep-deprived teenager defends her right to privacy against drunk brother

Stay away from toxic family members

Commenter finds situation absurd and absolves poster of blame

Privacy is a basic right, get a lock ASAP

Protect your privacy with a lock and earplugs ‍♀️

Respect boundaries and privacy, especially when drunk. #NTA

Standing up to drunk brother, not the a-hole

Sibling invasion? Get a lock and assert your boundaries!

Protecting privacy is important, even with family members.

Sibling drama: Teen girl seeks privacy, gets insulted. NTA

Lock on the door isn’t enough. Ultimatum or kicking out necessary

Protecting privacy from alcoholic brother – NTA, record evidence

Protect yourself from drunk brother with earplugs

Standing up to a drunk family member ‍♀️ #NotTheA**hole

Protect your privacy and get out of the unsafe house. ‍♀️

Locks and insults: Standing up for privacy. NTA

Suggesting therapy for alcoholic brother ‍⚕️

Encouraging comment about brother’s drinking problem, NTA judgement.

Sibling revenge? NTA gets back at drunken brother.

Locks on doors: a standard feature or a luxury?

Supportive dad and inconsiderate drunk brother cause privacy issues

Sibling rivalry at its finest

Dealing with a drunk sibling can be tough, stay safe

Standing up to addiction: NTA refuses to enable brother’s behavior

Commenter calls out obvious NTA situation, baffled by post.

Support for setting boundaries with family member struggling with alcoholism

Alcoholic relative’s excuse backfires as OP is deemed NTA

Secure your privacy with a door jammer wedge

Standing up to a creepy drunk brother, NTA

Avoiding drunk family members = self-care goals NTA

Protecting your privacy shouldn’t lead to insults.

Protect yourself from a drunk narcissist brother

Father should have disciplined brother instead of insulting sister.

Encouraging support for struggling sibling. ❤️

Commenter defends girl seeking privacy from drunk brother.

Brother upset at privacy request, commenter agrees with OP.

Protecting your privacy is not an overreaction

Secure your privacy, confuse a drunk – win-win

Protecting yourself from a drunk brother is important. #NoMorePervyBehavior

Locking your door for privacy is reasonable

Sibling conflicts and drunkenness? NTA wins!

OP seeks privacy from drunk brother, internet agrees NTA

Sarcasm at its finest. Who’s really in the wrong?

Fight fire with fire

Commenter calls out entitled brother’s inappropriate behavior

Protect your privacy with a lock #NTA

Brother’s drunk antics cause disturbance, commentator supports OP (NTA)

Install a lock and conduct a pot-and-pan solo

Sibling’s drunken behavior disrupts family, commenter supports kicking out.

Sassy suggestion to deal with drunk brother’s behavior

Dad failing to protect daughter from drunk brother, NTA takes action

Setting boundaries with a drunk brother, NTA.

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but important.

Suggesting to video brother’s behavior to help him realize his actions

Alcohol-fueled fights can be dangerous. Take this seriously.

Parental negligence and alcoholism is an awful combination

Sibling’s drunken behavior disturbs teen sister’s privacy: NTA or ESH?

Protect your privacy with a lock

Supportive comment, advises to get lock and stand up to brother

Dealing with a drunk sibling invading privacy? Here’s one solution.

Sibling drama: Drunk brother vs. privacy-seeking sister

Suggesting a cattle prod for a drunk brother – bold move

A lock won’t stop him, but it’s a step forward

Not the a**hole!

Stay safe and secure with a portable hotel door lock

Commenters question the point of posting on this subreddit

Teen girl’s response to drunk brother earns her respect #NTA

Stand up for your privacy! ️ You’re NTA here.

Violence isn’t the answer, but this comment is outrageous

Protect your privacy and safety with a lock

Sibling offers unconventional gift to dad after brother’s drunken behavior

Commenter expresses concern for brother’s drinking problem, seeks advice

Dad backs up OP, Reddit agrees: NTA

Secure your privacy, lock your door!

Safety first! Female teen needs lock for troubled brother’s sake.

Brother projecting guilt onto sister, who seeks privacy. #NTA

Brother’s drunken behavior ruins sister’s attempt at privacy.

Teen girl not at fault for seeking privacy

Encouraging response to family alcoholism.

Drunk brother bothered sister, got what he deserved.

Protect your privacy with a $7 lock and some pepper spray

Sibling solidarity against drunk harassment

Teen girl stands up to drunk brother, earns NTA judgment

Setting boundaries with drunk siblings

Stand your ground and defend your privacy

Growing up around alcoholics is tough. NTA for seeking privacy.

This comment section needs more than just a ‘Hi’

Empathetic comment suggests ways to keep drunk brother out of room

Privacy is essential, even without a drunk brother

Teen girl seeks privacy from drunk brother, NTA comment offers solution.

Protecting privacy from drunk brother, commenter defends NTA stance

Standing up to an abusive brother takes courage