AITA for not thinking of my sister's needs by saying I won't give my blessing for my family to move unless I can stay with my grandparents?
In a household shaped by sacrifice and unwavering dedication, a fifteen-year-old boy quietly bears the weight of his sister’s complex needs.
His sister, just twelve, navigates a world through layers of physical disability, autism, and learning challenges, demanding relentless care that reshapes the family’s life.
Their parents, stretched thin and deeply committed, even gave up their home to provide the support she requires, leaving him with little more than a curtained-off corner to call his own.
Amidst the constant rearrangements and postponed celebrations, the boy’s childhood unfolds in the shadows of his sister’s urgent needs.
His birthdays, often delayed or diminished, echo the silent sacrifices made in love—a poignant reminder of how family devotion can both bind and isolate, leaving him to grow up faster than he should in the quiet spaces between care and chaos.
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The original poster (OP) feels consistently overlooked and burdened by the immense needs of their younger sister, having made significant personal sacrifices in housing, social life, and opportunities.
The central conflict arises because the parents demand the OP's full support for a major move to benefit the sister, while the OP asserts their need for s**bility, friendships, and connection with their grandparents, viewing continued sacrifice as unfair.
Should the parents prioritize the sister's specialized educational needs by moving the entire family, or is the OP justified in demanding to stay behind with supportive grandparents to maintain their own well-being and es**blished support system?
Is it reasonable for the parents to insist on unanimous family approval when the OP has already given so much?
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