AITA for buzzing my hair off? I am a teenage girl and my sisters keep bringing lice home.
At just sixteen, she carries the heavy burden of a relentless enemy—lice—that has invaded her family’s life for nearly a year.
While her younger sisters unknowingly spread the infestation through careless habits, she battles not only the parasites but the frustration and disgust that come with them, feeling trapped in a cycle that never seems to end.
Driven to desperation, she takes a bold, painful step—shaving her thick, curly hair with her father’s clippers—seeking control and relief from the torment that lice have brought into her home.
It’s more than just about the lice; it’s a quiet act of rebellion against the helplessness and endless struggle she’s endured.
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The original poster (OP) reached a breaking point due to the persistent and distressing issue of lice infestation stemming from their younger sisters' lack of hygiene compliance.
Feeling helpless and disgusted, the OP took an extreme, self-directed action—buzzing their hair—as a drastic measure to regain control over their personal environment and health, which directly contradicted their parents' expectations for responsible behavior and reputation management.
Was the OP justified in taking such a drastic, permanent step to solve a health issue when direct communication and treatments had failed, or did this impulsive reaction damage necessary family trust and future prospects by prioritizing immediate relief over diplomatic solutions?
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