Remember that aunt who always seemed to despise children? The one who made every family gathering awkward with her blatant disregard for the little ones? Well, imagine if she suddenly needed your help, the very child she once scorned. This is the predicament our storyteller finds himself in. An aunt who was once a source of hurt and confusion now stands at his doorstep, vulnerable and in need of assistance. But the question remains, will he open the door?
An Aunt with a Distaste for Children
A Family Torn Apart by Hurtful Words
The Fallout: A Family Divided ️
Years of Silence and Distance ️
A Sudden Change of Heart?
A Twist of Fate: The Aunt’s Health Crisis
The Aunt’s Dilemma: Health vs Home
A Family’s Cold Shoulder: No Room for the Aunt ❄️
The Only Option? The Once Scorned Child
The Hesitant Nephew: Two Major Concerns
The Fear of Family Drama and Gossip
The Final Decision: No Room for Auntie
The Family’s Reaction: Support and Disapproval
The Childfree Aunt’s Plea: Will the Once Scorned Nephew Help?
In a tale of family drama, hurtful words, and a twist of fate, our storyteller finds himself in a moral quandary. The aunt who once scorned him for being a child now stands at his doorstep, vulnerable and in need of his help. With a health crisis looming and no one else to turn to, she hopes her nephew will put aside the past. But the nephew is hesitant, fearing family drama and the burden of her two beloved dogs. As he stands his ground, the family is divided – some support his decision, while others plead for peace. What’s your take on this family saga? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses…
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“NTA. You reap what you sow auntie…”
“Children are just people, there’s no excuse to treat them like shit”
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“You don’t have to take care of unkind family members.”
“NTA. She made her bed when she refused to engage with the family.”
NTA, but let’s be clear here: you’re not letting her live with you because she’s an a**hole, not because she’s childfree.
NTA. Aunt didn’t build a relationship, can’t suddenly change for help
NTA: Being child-free doesn’t mean hating kids
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Don’t listen to enablers, you’re NTA for setting boundaries!
Aunt dislikes kids but wants them to care for her?
NTA. No obligation to help a hateful aunt in need
NTA: Calling out abuse towards children and their mothers
NTA. Aunt can’t expect help from kids she hated
NTA: Social workers can help her find foster care for dogs
Grandparents won’t take her in? That’s some family drama.
NTA, she has options but doesn’t want to take them
Family ties can be complicated
Be cautious! Don’t let her trap you in her control
NTA: Family is a relationship, not an obligation. Stand your ground
NTA: Aunt wants to live with you, but you’re childfree. Stand your ground!
Misleading title causes confusion and judgment. NTA, OP!
Auntie and Uncles who don’t give a crap about their nephew or niece
Consequences of behaviors: Surround yourself with people who feed your soul
NTA: Aunt’s toxic comments about being childfree are uncalled for
Being childfree doesn’t make you an a**hole, but her attitude does
No obligation to help. She made her own choices.
Not nice to family, definitely NTA
Aunt’s sudden interest in helping after being child-free
NTA. Anti-child ≠ childfree. Aunt hates kids for no reason
NTA: Turning away an a**hole, not a childfree person
Aunt justified her behavior with being childfree, now needs help
Confrontation turns NTA into a**hole, karma strikes back
No obligation. She hates kids, you hate dogs. Fair trade.
Aunt reaps what she failed to sow: NTA wins!
Aunt’s cruel behavior backfires as she needs help. Karma strikes!
No obligation to take in your malignant auntie. NTA
Aunt’s cruel attitude alienated her from family, now wants help
Childfree aunt loves her nieces and nephews, avoids other kids
NTA. She sucks, so you’re not letting her live with you.
“NTA, but maybe she secretly wanted kids and became bitter.”
Boundaries are important. Take care of yourself first.
Grandparents should step up and take care of Aunt. NTA
Narcissistic aunt hates kids but loves dogs
NTA – Disliking kids doesn’t justify being a jerk to them
Aunt only cares about you when she needs something
Aunt’s entitled attitude towards kids gets called out. NTA.
Aunt’s past hatred of kids used to hurt OP, relevant
Not the a**hole, but what’s the story behind it?
No mercy for the aunt who hated kids
NTA. Aunt was cruel, still an a-hole. Care for grandparents.
Aunt’s child-hating ways come back to haunt her
NTA. Clearing up the misconception about her living situation
Helping her is kind, but not obligated. Prioritize your sanity.
Having kids: the ultimate investment for future caretakers
NTA, but actions have consequences. ♀️
NTA: Childfree aunt reaps what she sows, karma’s a b***h
Grandparents need to find a short-term apartment for aunt and dogs. NTA
Choosing to be dog-free and honest about it. NTA
NTA and there’s a difference between being “childfree” and simply being an a**hole. I don’t have children, but I try to be kind to other people’s kids as, ya know, they’re their kids and that means that the kids are actually higher in the social hierarchy! If I want to spend time with loved ones who are parents, their kids are gonna come with. When people become parents, their kids also become part of the equation.
NTA. Aunt’s karma catches up when she needs help
NTA for not wanting to live with a miserable hag
Cut her off and let her rely on her dogs
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No obligation to your aunt or her dogs
NTA: Savage comeback to aunt who hates kids
Friend supports childfree choice, but not aunt’s mistreatment of kids. NTA.
NTA: Choosing to be child-free doesn’t justify being hurtful
Stand your ground and live your Aunt Free lifestyle
Hilarious comeback shuts down child-hating aunt! NTA
Grandparents stepping up to care for their daughter.
“My aunt needs to figure something out”
Kids: the ultimate caregivers. NTA, tell her no.
Childfree but not a dick. Karma strikes.
Dog lover shuts down aunt’s anti-kid attitude
NTA: Aunt’s toxic behavior deserves permanent banishment. Find alternative housing.
