Teen Triggers Autistic Brother’s Meltdown & Leaves Mom to Deal

We’ve all had our fair share of sibling rivalries, but this 17-year-old girl took it to a whole new level. Her elder brother, who is autistic and has OCD, has been causing a ruckus in the house, making it difficult for her to attend online classes. One day, a sneeze led to an explosive meltdown, and she decided to let her mom handle the chaos alone. ️ ️

The Autistic Brother

His Meltdowns

Quarantine Chaos

Online Classes Struggles

Dinner Drama ️

A Sneeze Ignites the Fire ️

Pepper Attack

Mom Tries to Calm Him

Walking Away ‍♀️

Mom’s Plea

A Defiant Stand

A Tiny Bit Satisfied

The Aftermath ⛈️

A Bold Declaration

Sneezes, Meltdown, and a Defiant Sister

After a series of meltdowns, the final straw came when the girl sneezed twice during dinner, causing her autistic brother to lose control. Despite her mother’s pleas, she refused to help, leaving her mom to handle the chaos alone. The next day, she faced consequences and boldly declared her plans to leave the moment she turns 18. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this explosive situation…

NTA. Autistic brother’s violent behavior is unacceptable. Get out ASAP.

Autistic brother’s behavior is not excusable. Mother failed both children.

NTA for setting boundaries with high-functioning autistic brother and enabling mom.

Sibling of autistic child receives sympathy and advice for dealing with meltdowns.

Commenter suggests brother needs to learn to control his tantrums.

NTA. Sibling’s meltdown shouldn’t excuse physical assault. Empathy and understanding needed

Commenter advises calling CPS for help with violent sibling situation.

Standing up to violent family members. Legal options explored. #NTA

NTA defends eating spices despite autistic brother’s OCD and rumination.

Comment suggests mother created a monster, links similar post.

Sibling with autistic brother feels neglected, mom prioritizes calmness. NTA.

Commenter suggests leaving the house during brother’s meltdowns. NTA.

Defending against judgmental comments with sarcasm. NTA

Sibling’s abusive behavior not excused by ASD and OCD. Seek help.

Sibling struggles with autistic brother and enabling mother. #NTA

Parent shares personal experience and advice for dealing with meltdowns ❤️

Teen struggles with online classes due to autistic brother’s meltdowns. NTA.

Commenter supports leaving abusive situation with strong language.

Mother needs professional help to set appropriate boundaries with son.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out brother’s behavior and mother’s enabling.

Commenter offers advice and support for family struggling with autism

Compassionate comment and reply suggest seeking mental health support.

Commenter defends OP and criticizes mother’s parenting, supported by reply.

Serious advice: Call CPS if your mother allows abuse to continue.

Commenter calls out entitled behavior and advises leaving toxic situation

NTA. File a report. Being autistic is not an excuse.

Standing up to harmful behavior towards autistic individuals. ‍♀️

Commenter suggests drastic action for dealing with brother’s behavior

Ready to leave home ASAP! ‍♂️

Sneezing and seasoning food aren’t reasons for brother’s meltdown. NTA.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, declares NTA.

Sibling violence with no consequences? NTA, tough situation

Commenter defends OP’s actions, warns of legal consequences ⚖️

Special education paraeducator shares advice for parents of kids with autism.

Setting boundaries with autistic siblings can be tough

Removing oneself from a harmful situation is not wrong. NTA

Protect yourself and your finances from toxic family members

Professional guidance suggests maximizing ASD function in the world.

Commenter suggests legal action for assault and seeking school support.

NTA stands up for themselves and advises leaving toxic situation.

Commenter is NTA, but what about the brother’s meltdown?

Sibling stands up to mother’s poor handling of autistic brother

Empathetic reply to NTA comment about abusive autistic brother

Use a door stopper and calmly talk to mom about abuse

Engaging comment defending OP’s actions and criticizing enabling behavior

Escaping an abusive autistic sibling – a survivor’s advice.

Commenter empathizes with OP and offers tough love advice.

Prioritizing safety and sanity doesn’t make you an a**hole.

Brother’s behavior is intolerable, is group home the solution?

Don’t sacrifice your happiness for family. NTA

Setting boundaries with entitled family member. ‍♀️

Standing up for yourself and your education

Commenter empathizes with OP’s situation and criticizes brother’s behavior