They don't deserve him

Sister sister!

tell me you're the oldest child without telling me

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Your primary focus should always be your family. But would you be prepared to jeopardize your own tranquility in order to provide a home for your brother and his two kids? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. Since he has a steady source of income, the original poster (OP) can afford a lovely spacious home. Therefore, family members typically contact OP when they need short-term housing. Even though his brother is in dire need of shelter because his house flooded and won't be…

You will always love and care for your children. But what would you do if, after over twenty years, you found out that your child is not biologically yours, even though you were tricked into believing that you are the father? The story below is an account of a frustrated uncle. The original poster (OP) had an unwavering devotion to his nephew. But the once-peaceful family fell apart when OP's brother found out that his wife had an extramarital affair and that his son wasn't really his. After sp…

Your own sister?

Familial bias is not an uncommon occurrence. So what would you do if your own child declared his or her preference for one sibling over the other? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) is the daughter of divorced parents. Following the separation, the courts mandated that she spend the working week with her mother and the weekends with her dad. According to OP, she liked spending time with her mother and loathed spending time with her father because sh…

Golden Child syndrome

A family fight that will follow them to the grave

It's just lunch girl

nothing like having to work while there's a party happening at your house

Your first focus should always be your family. Having stated that when is it appropriate to set limits and draw lines? The story below is an account of a distressed sibling. The original poster (OP) has a secure job and a married life. As a result, OP and her husband were more than willing to comply and share the load when her younger brother approached her and asked for financial support. Everything was going great at first; the brother had returned the money, and everything was going accordin…

We see you, you're not invisible!

Is there such a thing as a sibling dance?

Having an education is a wonderful luxury. But what would you do if your own parents stole the money intended for your education, thereby depriving you of the chance for a prosperous future? Would you fight to secure what is rightfully yours and go to any extent necessary, or would you quietly accept the circumstance out of fear of upsetting the family dynamic? The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) got a sizable donation from her great-aunt to assi…