It's nice to know that our families can be a crutch for us in times of mental and financial hardship. That's what family is for, right? To pick you up while you're down? After a long amount of time being the crutch, however, you start to feel mentally and financially burdened as well. Especially when you're sick of lending money to family who refuse to pay you back, but expect you to be the bank that keeps on giving. This is when you throw out that idea of family, and bring the concept of respect to the table. Everyone deserves respect, point blank.
The woman in this story has been lending her younger (by three years) brother upwards of thousands of dollars because he claims he needs it. The reality is that he needs it to fund a lavish lifestyle he cannot afford, and the woman has had enough. She supports herself and has never sought financial help from family, and can't believe that she has let this go on for so long. Her brother has accused her of selfishness, and her family told her that that's what she is supposed to do—help her family out. Many commenters have pointed out that if their parents believe in that idea, they should front him the money instead. She is wondering where to go from here. Scroll below to read the full story, and additionally, some comments from others validating the woman's frustration.
