AITA for exposing my parents lies and damaging their reputation
Trapped in a world where appearances govern every action, a young man grapples with the suffocating weight of his parents' relentless need to control their social image.
Their obsession with public perception fractures the bonds of trust and authenticity, forcing him and his sister to live under a facade dictated by fear and judgment.
Every friendship severed, every truth twisted, is a silent wound inflicted in the name of reputation.
Amidst the lies and imposed rules, he struggles to find his own voice and ident*ty, yearning for freedom from the shadows of his parents' relentless scrutiny.
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The original poster (OP) has reached a breaking point regarding his parents' deep-seated need to control their public image through fabrication and social manipulation.
The central conflict lies between the OP's decision to live authentically and expose these lies, and his parents' desperate reaction to protect their carefully constructed social standing, which they value above honesty and their children's well-being.
Given the long history of deception and the current emotional fallout, is the OP justified in completely dismantling his parents' reputation to live truthfully, or was there a more measured approach to setting boundaries that could have preserved some level of family connection without sacrificing personal integrity?
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