Imagine this: You’re living with a close friend, sharing laughs, helping each other out, and building a bond that feels like family. One day, you discover that this friend has stolen from you, betraying your trust in the most personal way. Fast forward a few years, and this same friend, now diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, reaches out, asking for financial help. What would you do? This is the dilemma faced by one woman, who found herself caught between her resentment for a past betrayal and a desperate plea for help from the very person who had wronged her. Let’s delve into her story. ♀️
A Friendship Turned Sour

The Betrayal Unveiled

The Pain of Betrayal

A Desperate Plea for Help

The Heartfelt Apology

The Refusal

The Aftermath

The Lingering Pain

The Unanswered Questions

A Tale of Betrayal, Regret, and a Plea for Redemption
In a tale that tugs at the heartstrings, a woman finds herself wrestling with a moral quandary. A past friend, who had betrayed her trust by stealing from her, returns with a desperate plea for help. Diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, he seeks financial assistance for his medication. However, the wounds of the past betrayal still fester, causing her to decline his request. The situation raises questions about forgiveness, trust, and the moral obligations we owe to each other, especially when the stakes are life and death. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this emotionally charged situation.
NTA. Friend apologizes for stealing, but only when needing more $$.

Betrayed trust, no obligation to help.

NTA. Trust is fragile. No obligation to help after betrayal.

NTA: Apology and plea for help all in one breath?

NTA. A desperate plea for money from a burned bridge.

Is the person asking for money for HIV medication genuine?

Don’t be the hero, block and delete!

Helping low-income individuals access medication: NTA’s valuable advice

Betrayed and blocked: NTA fights back against a heartless thief

NTA – A thief begs for help, but karma strikes back.

Betrayed by my husband’s friend, I won’t be fooled twice.

Desperate plea for help exposes true intentions. NTA.

NAH, he was an a**hole for stealing your money

Generous gesture turns sour: NTA’s desperate plea for gratitude goes unanswered
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Cutting contact again? Not the a**hole, says commenter.

NTA. Mutual friend bails? *crickets*

A lifeline for the uninsured: free HIV medicine delivered home

No sympathy for a thief who asks for money.

A mutual friend’s betrayal leads to a desperate plea for help
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NTA. Theft is theft. No room for excuses.

Trust betrayed: A desperate plea for help against a thief

No obligation to help with expensive HIV meds. Find alternatives.

You’re not the a**hole! Stand your ground and offer solutions

Unlock the power of programs for a desperate plea for help

“Generous offer turns into empty promises. Where’s the gratitude?”

NTA: The guy’s a thieft! A tale of betrayal.

NTA. Dude’s actions, dude’s consequences. Not your problem anymore. ♂️

NTA. Betrayal and a desperate plea for help? No way!

No kindness for a thief. Birds of a feather flock.

Generosity without justice: A tough call on theft and trust.

A clever response to a money-lending dispute
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Desperate plea for help after years of no apologies

You’re not the a**hole. Cut ties and move on!

Petty but effective: Give him a small amount to appease him. ♀️

Apology for personal gain? Trust is shattered.

No friends due to treatment. NTA.
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NTA. Don’t stab backs and expect support.

Stand your ground! Money matters and boundaries matter too!

A tale of betrayal, money, and a mutual friend caught in between.

NTA. Apology accepted, friend should drop it too.

NTA: Don’t let a thief guilt you into funding his medication.

You’re not the a**hole! You gave your ‘friend’ $150!

Curious about medication access in Europe? NTA wonders about it.

NTA, but friend’s desperate plea for help raises suspicions
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A fresh start with a new phone number, no regrets!

Burning bridges can lead to a brighter path. NTA

Friend steals money, asks for more. NTA for saying no.

Should past grudges be forgotten to help someone in need?

Don’t forgive and forget. They’ll use you and leave again.

NTA. Don’t give money, it’s a request for a gift.

NTA. No obligation to help a thief who only apologizes when desperate

NTA. Chronic health issues in the US: finding solutions

NTA apologizes for selfish reasons, HIV meds are lifelong commitment

Don’t fall for their lies, they’re not your friend!

Don’t be a ATM! Set boundaries and protect yourself.

Block him and be done with him

Generous OP helps friend with medication, seeks additional assistance. ✨

Cut your losses and block them. Better people await! ✂️

NTA, called the police on a thief with text proof. Now he needs meds, not your responsibility.

Saving a thief’s life: a moral dilemma with dire consequences
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NTA. Not your problem. Not a true friend.

Burnt bridges and a desperate plea for help. NTA.

Doubting their honesty? Don’t worry, you’re not the a**hole!

A messy situation, can people really change?

NTA. He stole from you and now he wants more?!

Don’t fall for his ‘apology’! Keep your money safe!

Compassion and consequences: Should you help a thief in need?

No obligation to help someone with a disease. Stand your ground!

A trusting friend offers a solution in a desperate situation.

NTA – Don’t let a thief guilt you into paying for their meds
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Make him pay up!

Did he ever repay the stolen money?

Your friend is manipulating you. Stand up for yourself!
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Betrayed by a friend who stole, now seeking forgiveness. NTA

Apology after money request? Nope! Definitely not the a**hole! ♂️

NTA. Stolen money, severed friendship, and a desperate plea for help

NTA: You’ve already given him $150, don’t let it slide
