When a Sister’s Gaming Addiction Spirals Out of Control: A Tale of Betrayal and Consequences

Picture this: You’re a 22-year-old mom, living with your older sister who’s recently jobless. Things are going well, she’s a good housemate, helps out with your baby, and is actively job hunting. But there’s a catch – she’s a recovered gambling addict. Now, imagine waking up one day to find your entire paycheck blown on an online game, Coin Master, by none other than your sister. What would you do? Let’s dive into the story of one young mom who faced this exact situation…

The Unexpected Housemate

A Sister’s Hidden Addiction

The Unfortunate Relapse

The Unwitting Enabler

The Shocking Discovery

The Dire Consequences

The Immediate Fallout

The Family’s Reaction

The Isolation

A Family Torn Apart by Gaming Addiction

In a shocking turn of events, our young mom is left to fend for herself and her baby after her sister’s gaming addiction spirals out of control. The sister, using her unsuspecting sibling’s tablet, gambles away an entire paycheck on the online game, Coin Master. The fallout? The sister is kicked out, the parents are siding with the sister, and our young mom is left alone and blocked by her own family. How does the internet feel about this dramatic family feud? Let’s find out…

“NTA. Call your bank and tell them that the payments were made without your knowledge or consent. Do the same thing with Google pay. Stuff like this happens all the time with kids doing it etc so they should both have some idea on what you can do to recover at least some of your money. She knew what she was doing, she knew it wasn’t her money she was spending and she stole from you. Addiction is a disease, but that doesn’t protect the person from the consequences of their actions.”

“NTA, she stole money meant for your child! Unbelievable betrayal!”

NTA, report sister’s theft for consequences.

NTA warns of potential retaliation and advises reporting theft

NTA: Sister stole paycheck, parents enable. Golden Child situation.

NTA. Sister spent paycheck on game, parents blame you?

NTA, sister’s addiction continues. Parents should offer help.

NTA. Parents blame you.

NTA for holding sister accountable. Enabling doesn’t help addicts. ✊

NTA: Sister’s gaming addiction causes family strife and financial concerns

NTA. Sister steals money; parents side with her over baby.

NTA – Sister’s addiction leads to stealing from family.

Putting family first amidst a sister’s gaming addiction

NTA. Sister’s gambling addiction affects you and your baby

NTA: Single mom betrayed by sister’s gaming addiction, parents enabling.

Sibling rivalry at its finest.

Parents enable sister’s theft, OP suggests involving police ‍♂️

NTA, take legal action to dispute charges and protect your child.

NTA. Sister steals money, you fight back.

You’re NTA. Your sister’s gaming addiction caused family toxicity. Stay away!

NTA: Sister’s betrayal leads to consequences. Protect your family!

NTA. Let parents handle it. Not your responsibility. ‍♂️

NTA. Don’t let her back in without paying for what she stole

NTA, let parents keep her. They’ll realize hypocrisy soon

NTA – OP, baby. AH – parents, sister, anyone who supports that crap

Parents defend sister’s addiction, commenter shares their contribution to taxes

NTA. Confronting a gaming addict who stole from you. Total enablers.

Parents blame you instead of sister? That’s not fair!

Block your parents? They’re okay with your suffering?

Former addict takes responsibility, suggests filing fraud to recover

NTA. Sister’s gaming addiction leads to fraud and theft. Protect yourself!

Kind Redditor offers assistance and advice for struggling parent.

Parents blame you for sister’s addiction? Ask for grocery help!

Bank should refund unauthorized purchase. Sister’s addiction not OP’s problem. Parents blame OP.

Angry sister betrayed by gambling addict sibling, parents side against her

NTA, don’t let a gaming addict take advantage of your kindness

She stole from you knowing you have a baby to feed

Former gambling addict takes responsibility for their own actions.

Protect your child from your sister’s addiction. You’re NTA.

Prioritizing your child over your sister: a tough family dynamic

NTA. Reach out to local food pantries and crisis pregnancy organizations

NTA. File charges and start recovery. Don’t enable her addiction.

NTA. Horrible sister! Check out r/Random_Acts_of_Pizza for help

NTA. Sister’s gaming addiction causes betrayal and consequences

Take action! Protect yourself and report her to the police!

Sister takes food from baby, commenter says NTA

Sibling rivalry and gaming addiction: NTA for setting boundaries

NTA. Sister stole, lucky you didn’t involve the police.

Parents enable sister’s addiction, blame you. Focus on your child. NTA.

Parents guilt you because they don’t want to take her in.

Protect your family’s finances from your gaming addict sister

NTA: Sister’s gaming addiction leads to financial betrayal and consequences

NTA for kicking out sister, parents will learn the hard way

Taking drastic measures against a gaming-addicted sister ️‍♀️

NTA. Enabling parents and a gaming addiction gone wild.

Shocked by parents’ favoritism, seek help from bank and charities

NTA: Sister’s betrayal over money sparks heated argument.

“Gambling addiction isn’t about winning. NTA for setting boundaries.”

NTA; Seek professional help for gambling addiction, many resources available.

Blamed for sister’s addiction, NTA feels neglected and frustrated.

Setting up security features to stop a money-stealing sister? NTA!

Taking responsibility for a gaming-addicted sister? NTA!

NTA. Your parents are enabling her addiction. Time for distance.

NTA. Take action and protect your finances.

Sister steals money, blames you. You’re NTA. BS!

Parents should take responsibility for their own child’s actions. NTA.

NTA confronts sister for stealing money, threatens legal repercussions.