Imagine growing up with a narcissistic mother and having to navigate life’s challenges without a proper support system. One woman found herself in this situation, and when her mother tried to control her sister’s future, she took matters into her own hands. She lied about having a college fund for her stepsister to protect her sister, but now she’s wondering if she did the right thing. Let’s dive into her story.
A Rough Childhood

Sisterly Love ❤️

A Cruel Mother

The Custody Battle ⚖️

A Silver Lining ✨

Dan’s Passing

The Trust Fund

Mother’s Fury

Enter Brad and Stepsister

The Ultimatum

The Lie

Cutting Ties ✂️

Stepsister’s Depression

The Dilemma

The Price of Protection
Our protagonist had to make a tough choice to protect her sister from their narcissistic mother. She lied about sharing her sister’s trust fund with their stepsister, knowing it was the only way to ensure her sister’s future. But now, she’s left wondering if her actions were justified, as her stepsister is struggling with depression and unable to attend college. Let’s see what people think about this heart-wrenching situation…
NTA for protecting sister’s education fund from abusive mother and stepfamily

Stepsister not entitled to college fund, OP tried to keep peace

Step-sister’s education not OP’s responsibility. NTA

Sister’s kindness and stepfather’s love shine through in tragic story

Sister lies to protect inheritance from abusive mother. NTA.

Ex-boyfriend’s money for future daughter-in-law? Ridiculous! NTA.

Survivor of abuse protects sister, commenters offer support and advice.

Protecting your sister is admirable. Stay safe and strong

Protecting your sister over a lie? NTA!
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Supportive comment defends OP’s actions, offers sympathy for struggles

Don’t mess with someone else’s money , NTA did the right thing

Sister protects college fund, stands up to entitled mother. NTA

NTA for protecting your sister and standing up to your mom

Sister lies about college fund, but commenter says NTA

Sister’s protection comes first, NTA.

Proud sister saves college fund, receives well-deserved praise

Mom lies about college fund, sister suffers. NTA stands up.

Legal technicalities questioned in comment and replies

OP lied about trust fund to protect sister from abusive mother

Breaking the cycle of a messed up home

Woman lied about college fund to protect sister. NTA.

Standing up to a narcissistic and abusive parent.

When your mom becomes your enemy, lying becomes self-defense.

Cutting ties with toxic family, stepsister not OP’s responsibility

Sibling love triumphs

Protecting sister from insane mother, NTA for lying about fund

Sister lies to protect from abusive mother, NTA

Executor legally obligated to protect sister’s trust

Legal and ethical responsibility upheld

Sister lies to protect sibling’s future

Heartwarming tribute to a caring guardian and sister’s love

Sibling love shines through as woman protects sister’s future

Mother’s greed causes family drama over college fund

Don’t blame yourself for your step-sister’s depression. NTA

Protecting your sister’s trust and future

Protecting your sister was the right thing to do!

Commenter empathizes with OP but suggests considering step-sister’s situation

Confusion over college paperwork sparks discussion in comments

Fighting back against a narcissist

Step sister’s college fund lie exposes family dynamics. NTA.

Sister lies about college fund to protect her sibling

Sister lies to protect sibling’s inheritance from greedy family members

Sister lies to protect sibling from abusive mom. NTA

Sibling love triumphs! You did the right thing. NTA

Standing up to abusive mother and protecting sister. You’re NTA

Being an unsung hero is tough, but you did the right thing!
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Surviving trauma and protecting family, you’re amazing!

Sister protects family, stands up to entitled step-family

Escaped evil! NTA for lying to protect sister.

Sibling inheritance dispute sparks moral debate. NTA prevails.
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No a-hole here! Share your thoughts

Executor sister protects family bond over money. NTA

Sisterly love wins

Sibling love triumphs over financial dishonesty

Protecting sister’s college fund, but needs better communication and legal advice.

Sibling loyalty prevails in heartwarming college fund deception

Step sister’s parents can pay for her college. NTA
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Mother demands trust fund share for stepsister’s college education.

Protecting family comes first , lying was wrong but necessary NTA

Protective sister stands up to toxic mother, receives legal advice.

Heartwarming NTA story about sisterly love

Step sister’s depression not OP’s fault. NTA

Sibling love wins

Lying to protect a loved one from abuse is never wrong

Clear judgement: Not the a**hole.

Protecting sister’s education from narcissistic mother and enabling stepfather.

Step sister not entitled to college fund. NTA

Sibling loyalty wins over entitled family drama
