Everyone has a breaking point. This applies to even the kindest human. One sibling reached theirs when their sister called them “the golden child.” Turns out, the sister is just difficult.
This sibling let their sister have it. Then, immediately regretted it. They took to Reddit’s popular AITA forum to take stock. They wanted to make sure they didn’t go too far.
This sister was extra growing up.
The sibling didn’t mince their words. “My sister is a [expletive] mess,” they began. “She was a lot growing up and each week some issue would appear. The could be as simple as a tantrum, or mom/dad getting a call from the school.”
The sibling was more responsible.
It wasn’t easy growing up with this sister. This came at a monetary cost for the family as well “therapy for her basically drained the family dry.” Because the sibling was more trustworthy they were given “more freedom.” The sibling continued: “I could go to mall by myself and they knew they wouldn’t get a call from security about stealing. That happened before.”
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This caused tension.
The siblings had different personalities and didn’t get along. “Our relationship isn’t good,” the sibling continued. “My dad gave me his old car for my last year of college. I need it for an internship. My sister made a comment that of course the golden child gets a car.”
Words were exchanged.
The sibling had enough. “I snapped and told her I am not the golden child I just wasn’t a pain in the [expletive],” the sibling recalled. “That the family has drained themselves dry for her multiple times and to keep her mouth shut. She called me a jerk and ran to her room.” The sibling wanted to know if they were wrong.
The truth can set you free.
The forum was overwhelming on the original poster's side.
One user appeared to grow up in a similar situation. “I’m almost 50 and my older brother calls me the golden child,” they commiserated. “I have told him that I am the golden child. Not because they actively favoured me, but because I wasn’t in trouble every single day and as an adult I’m the responsible adult helping them, no just turning up when he needs something. NTA. Hard truths need to said.”
The forum gave advice.
Another user also related to this story and gave some advice. “Some people just live in their own reality,” they began. “I suggest you ignore her and move on with your own life. In my experience, it never gets better. Toxic people don't want to improve, they just push your buttons until you lash out so they can point a finger and say that they were right all along.”
Something to think about for the future.
This sibling can rest assured the internet is on their side. The only note they gave was perhaps they could have been a bit kinder with the delivery, but that being said it is understandable if they were upset in the moment. They were simply defending themselves.
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