Teen Refuses to Attend College with Stepsister, Sparks Family Drama

A senior in high school has sparked family drama after refusing to attend college with her stepsister. Despite securing a spot at her dream school with financial aid from her maternal grandparents, the teen’s stepmother, and stepsister are pressuring her to attend the state school with her stepsister, who suffers from social anxiety. The stepmother has even threatened to cut off financial support for college if the teen does not comply. While the teen acknowledges that her stepsister may have a hard time adjusting to college without familiarity, she is determined to go to her dream school and not be around her stepsister forever. What should she do? Read on to find out.

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College decisions can be tough, but for one teen, it’s not just about choosing a school. After getting accepted into her dream school with financial support from her maternal grandparents, she’s facing backlash from her stepmother and stepsister for not attending the same school as them. Despite her stepsister’s social anxiety and lack of friends, the teen refuses to attend college with her and is now being threatened with financial support being cut off. But she’s not backing down and has even considered applying for outside scholarships to make up the difference. With tensions high, the family is struggling to find a solution. Read on to see how this drama unfolds and what advice commenters have to offer for this complicated family situation.

NTA, OP’s stepmother was wrong to make them responsible for Jan.

Financially and emotionally independent, NTA for attending different college.

Don’t sacrifice your future for the sake of peace at home

Be your own priority. NTA

Prioritizing education over coddling step-sister is not selfish.

Congratulations on making it to your first choice school!

Secure your college acceptance and protect your personal information.

Teen stands up for themselves against family pressure. NTA

Don’t limit yourself or others because of social anxiety.

Stand firm on your decision, it’s your future at stake

Congrats on admission, NTA! Stepfamily are huge AHs

Protect your future, call the school and move out ‍♀️ #NTA

NTA for not wanting to be a crutch for Jan. Making friends in college may be challenging for her, but it could also be a chance for personal growth

Prioritize your future, not others’ anxieties. Stay true to yourself!

Don’t let anyone dim your light Keep shining! ✨

Commenter defends OP and doubts stepsister’s helplessness.

Protect your college admission from possible family sabotage

Put yourself first, don’t be an emotional support for others.

College is scary for everyone. Jan needs to move on.

NTA: Step family expected too much from a grieving teenager.

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Supporting a family member with severe social anxiety?

Don’t sacrifice your dreams for someone else, college is valuable

Cutting toxic family out of your life: a necessary step

Supportive comment, standing up for oneself and pursuing dreams ✊

Savage comment shuts down family drama ‍♂️

Don’t let them limit your education. You’re NTA

NTA, but Jan needs to grow up

Stepmom’s over-dependence on you is not your responsibility ‍♀️

Put yourself first, you’re not an emotional support animal

Choose your future, not your stepsister’s baggage. NTA

Boundaries are important. NTA

Congratulations on getting into college! You’re not responsible for others’ needs

Don’t let them guilt trip you! You’re NTA in this.

Putting yourself first is not always selfish

Don’t sacrifice your dreams for someone else’s comfort. ✨

Choose your dream college and don’t worry about stepsister drama

Don’t let family pressure ruin your future ‍ ‍ ‍

Commenter suggests therapy over forcing stepsiblings to attend college together

Choosing your own college is important, NTA. Best of luck!

Putting your education on hold for a stepsibling’s emotional dependency? NTA

Supportive reply encourages teenager to attend preferred college

Suggests renting apartment for stepsister at state school.

Stepmom uses teen as crutch, commenter supports pursuing dreams

Don’t let social anxiety hold you back ‍♂️ Pursue your own path! NTA

Suggests therapy for Jan in a non-judgmental way.

Empathetic response to stepfamily drama, encouraging healthy growth

Don’t sacrifice your dreams for someone else’s insecurities. ✨

Stand your ground and express gratitude to grandparents for support

Don’t sacrifice your future for someone else’s. ‍♀️

Setting boundaries with family over choosing the right college

Choose your own path and don’t let guilt hold you back! ✨

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Choosing your own path towards success

Encouraging independence and therapy for a family-dependent stepsister.

Grandparents to the rescue? NTA chooses family over college

Take control of your life, NTA. Move out and thrive!

Don’t let toxicity derail your future ️

Don’t let bad parenting hold you back NTA

Congratulations on your debt-free college! NTA for setting boundaries.

Supporting individual choice

Choose your future, not family drama