Woman Expected to be Free Babysitter to Her Sister, She Puts Her Foot Down, Causing Tensions in the Family

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    : r/AITAH • 23 hr. ago Sriracha11235 AITAH for refusing to watch my niece?
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    My sister is a deadbeat mom who got pregnant on a one night stand. Our mom taught us that birth control is dangerous and so she never used any form of protection.
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    Mom is trying to bully me into providing free childcare to the baby. The thing is I have made many sacrifices for my sister over the years to help her get on her feet and I refuse to continue helping.
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    When she was in college I was about to move out of state for my dream job that would have been a great career builder. Mom bullied me into renting an apartment with my sister to try and get her to stay in school. I payed her half of the utilities and did the housework and drove her to school and helped tutor her in
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    her homework and she still dropped out. Mom says she doesn't care about my career she cares about my sister.
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    When my sister was a baby I was pulled out of school at age 6 to help with the baby because my parents were drunk and neglecting her.
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    When I was in college I dropped out a semester because my parents were evicted for destroying their rental during their rages.
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    Now I am being trashed to anyone who will listen and told that I don't have a nurturing bone in my body. I don't want anything to do with them or their bad decisions. I am child free in my 30s for a reason, because I took precautions. I have already raised a baby and won't do it again.
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    Wrong_Moose_... • 23h ago • Get the away from these people, run like you are on Ј fire! Cut contact NOW, NTA
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    Gohighsweetch... • 20h ago. Could you please move away from these trashy people you just happen to share DNA with. You need fresh air and a fresh perspective. Go back to college when you can and live well. All my best.
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    74Magick 23h ago • NO. The blocking feature on phones and computers is a beautiful thing. I would utilize it LIBERALLY and rid yourself of this nonsense. NTA
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    fashionistabab... • 23h ago • You're not the for refusing to watch your niece, especially given your history of sacrifices and the ongoing pressure from your family. It's important to prioritize your own well-being and career, especially after already taking on significant
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    responsibilities for your sister in the past. Setting boundaries is crucial, and it's okay to not want to take on additional childcare responsibilities, especially when you feel your sacrifices have gone unappreciated.
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    Majestic_Bit_47... 23h ago • NTA your mum and sister are, they are using you then emotionally and mentally abusing you. Move and block them
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    Aggravating-S... • 19h ago OP, this may sound harsh, but the truth is, your family continues to bully you because you are letting them. As someone in your 30s, they have no standing to make you do anything you don't want to. As this sounds like a pattern and
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    Wanda McMi... • 18h ago • Cut them off. They are dragging you down. NTA.
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    Eltecolotl 23h ago • Absolutely NTA Sounds like you've done plenty for your sister and your family. Don't let these people drag you down because you made better. choices

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