Imagine losing your spouse, and then someone tells you to abort the child you’re carrying. That’s exactly what happened to this 28-year-old woman, who lost her husband in a tragic accident while she was pregnant. To make matters worse, the person who told her to abort her child was none other than her own brother. Now, her brother and his pregnant wife are facing financial struggles and need a place to stay. But is our heartbroken heroine willing to forgive and forget? Let’s find out.
A Tragic Loss

Health Concerns

Family’s Cruel Suggestion

Unbelievable Request

Standing Up for Her Husband

Cutting Ties ✂️

A Sudden Call

A Request for Help

Standing Her Ground

Mom’s Lashing Out

Refusing to Give In

A Heartbreaking Dilemma
This grieving widow has been through so much, and now she’s faced with the difficult decision of whether to help her brother and his pregnant wife, despite his cruel request for her to abort her late husband’s child. She’s standing her ground, refusing to let them stay with her, but her mom keeps pressuring her and calling her cruel and selfish. Will she be able to stay strong and protect her son’s memory, or will she give in to her family’s demands? Let’s see what people have to say about this heart-wrenching situation.
Support for widow’s refusal to house brother who demanded abortion.

Protecting her peace and baby, NTA for refusing brother’s demand

Widow stands her ground against entitled brother and mother. NTA.

Family drama and petty revenge in the face of disrespect.

NTA. Double standards much. You don’t owe anyone housing.

Sibling shares personal experience with abortion, offers perspective on brother’s intentions.

NTA. Don’t add stress or drama to your home

Curious if brother’s abortion suggestion came from twisted concern

User calls widow TA for not considering abortion, lacks empathy

Brother demands abortion, sends mom to ask for a favor. NTA.

Engaging minority opinion defends brother’s intentions with empathy.

Condolences for the loss. Brother’s comment was awful. NTA.
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Pregnant brother and wife can find a stable . NTA wins.

Defending her son, Redditor refuses to house brother who demanded abortion. #NTA

Engage in a difficult conversation with empathy and understanding

User questions if the brother has apologized or made amends.

A comment suggesting there’s more to the story with empathy ❤️

NTA for refusing to house brother and pregnant wife

User questions OP’s contradictory statement, suggests YTA if latter.

Debating whether the brother is an a**hole or not

NTA! Toxic brother & pregnant wife not fit to raise son
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Insightful question on family’s motive for suggesting abortion.

No obligation to house brother after cruel demand. #NTA

A commenter disagrees with the OP’s judgement of YTA.

Reader suggests widow may have biased view of brother’s intentions

Challenging the widow’s perspective with empathy and understanding.

NTA stands her ground against cruel brother demanding financial support.

Cutting off toxic family members: ♀️NTA, do what’s best for you.

NTA for not wanting brother who wanted to snuff out your husband’s child in your house. Grace is the right path, but prioritize yourself and your son.

Widow refuses to house brother who demanded abortion of her husband’s child. NTA comment explains why she’s not obligated to take him in and offers practical advice.

User disagrees with the majority, defends brother’s suggestion of abortion. YTA.

Engaging comment defending the brother’s suggestion and criticizing the OP’s actions.

User accuses widow of being the a**hole for misinterpreting brother’s suggestion.

Defending the widow’s need for support amidst subreddit hysteria.

Heartbreaking situation. NTA. Family can be the worst sometimes.
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Putting her son first, but what was the reason for hate?

Brother demands abortion, wants to freeload. NTA for refusing.

Engaging in a thoughtful discussion on intent and communication

Sibling drama and potential solutions for housing brother’s pregnant wife.

Unclear comment, but suggests reconciling with brother for practical reasons

Condolences for loss, congrats on baby. Brother and wife jerks.
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Demanding an abortion and not apologizing? Definitely NTA

Heartfelt condolences and support for a widow standing up for herself. ❤️

NTA. Protect your baby from enemies, even if family. Rock on mama bear!

Perspective offered by brother, but widow reasonable to keep baby

Sibling conflict over abortion opinion in widow’s household. ESH.

NTA. Standing up to family is hard, but necessary.

Brother suggested abortion, but also cared for her health. ESH.

NTA. Tell her “maybe they should get an abortion, then.” ♀️
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No obligation to take anyone in. Valid to question pregnancy decisions. Brother handled poorly.

NTA commenter shuts down insensitive abortion suggestion.

Sibling conflict resolved with empathy and mutual understanding.

NTA stands firm against entitled brother’s demands. Awkward living situation ahead.

Sibling conflict resolved with a simple solution.

SIL’s stance on marriage unknown, OP NTA for refusing brother.

Set boundaries and be prepared for unexpected visits.

New mother refuses to house family member, NTA

Grieving widow with newborn baby not TA for refusing brother’s request

Stand your ground and prioritize your well-being and your child’s

Compassionate reply suggests communication with brother, despite insensitive suggestion

Standing up for oneself and setting boundaries

NTA. Brother’s hatred for late husband makes him unwelcome in home.

NTA and family drama, suggest abortion to brother’s wife

Compassionate solution suggested for refusing to house demanding brother.

Supportive comment to widow refusing brother’s demand for abortion.

Prioritize your son’s well-being first. NTA, don’t stress.

Stand your ground, don’t let cruelty in your house.

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary
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Compassionate suggestion to resolve family conflict.

Brother suggests abortion, widow refuses to house him. NTA wins.
