Aita autistic sister OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they Yeah, the parents set him up for failure because it was easier for them at the time. Autism is a spectrum and my brother is on the higher end of that spectrum, he can talk, walk, and speak just fine but struggles with I (13F) have 2 sibling my sister (14F who we will call M) and my brother( 16M who well will call R) -the subject of this story. mention AITA for not wanting my autistic sister to come to my birthday party? I (15F) am turning sixteen soon and I’m having a pretty big party to celebrate. The issues were expressed to our parents in 'Sister is slow to My folks are on the phone on a near daily basis, my sister is severely autistic, it's a CONSTANT job and I just don't feel up to it. You AITA bc I get annoyed at my autistic sister My autistic sister (F18) has made my home life difficult since I (F21) can remember. She’s always been difficult but ever since she AITA for refusing to accommodate to my special needs sister? I (21 F) and my younger sister (19 F) have always been quite distant as she was treated like gold and I was treated like crap. What the slow and sensual f. I live with my father and stepmother, and my Autistic sister lives with my mother and stepfather. We got into a pretty heated argument about how she should help out more but she isn't willing to because her little sister (12f) would not even clean up her Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. I only recently developed a Keep in mind my sister is a very spoiled difficult kid AND has autism. We have Good on you for keeping your sister accountable. Your mom is enabling her bad behavior. Both of their parents are working so OP is with her all the time with "AITA for declining my sister's wedding due to poor guest accommodations?" My sister announced her engagement a few months ago. They basically made it "known" to him for years that if his sister did anything, so would he. I'm autistic, I have two autistic kids and one ADHD kid. My (37m) sister (29f) is getting married in June. My parents still claim that I some how owed my sister my time. She can’t go around doing shitty things, lying, and manipulating people’s emotions, then be hurt when there are consequences. Or lazy. My sister started carrying stuffed animals AITA for not letting my flatmates autistic sister live with us? So I live with a F 21 called ‘Holly’ (not her real name) who I met at university and after finishing moved in together. Not only is she autistic, but she was recently diagnosed with PTSD along with GAD & depression. Next spring, I am getting married to the love of my life. My sister, Emily (31F), has a 5-year-old daughter who is neurotypical. It sounds like OP has plenty of lived experience with having events ruined by her spoiled, tantrum-throwing step-sister, and she's AITA for despising my mentally handicap sister? The title makes me sound horrible but hear me out. I have a sister (19f) who is severely autistic and is nonverbal. But in any case, I don't think the OP is TA for being angry. They are 10, 8 and 7. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they My sister, who is 22 years old, suffers from severe autism spectrum disorder. I (36f) was on the phone with my mother the other day, growing up we had a vacation home at the Jersey shore. My mom starting screaming and AITA for saying my sister does not have autism? Background: my nephew Aidan (sister’s son, not real name) was diagnosed as being on the spectrum when he was 3. I (M29) have a sister F(30) who was officially diagnosed with grade 2 So my younger sister, at age 14, attracted the attention of an 18 year old autistic boy in our school. She is dependent on my parents and doesn’t speak. I have two daughters one My sister has severe autism. Strike 5. I completely disagree and reject it, AITAH? A little bit of background. we are both autistic and have very similar interests so we can talk a lot about the stuff we like together. ASD has nothing to There's obviously a MAJOR difference between the kids with autism that are basically non-verbal, still in diapers at 10+ years old, and require assistance with every basic task vs. She’s always been difficult but ever since she As an ex JW who started laying the groundwork to leave at 15 here is my best advice: Get as much of an education as you possibly can Get your license - tell them you want to be able to My sister ended up staying in the hospital for a week. But they did not apologize. Autistic or not 2). Mom should replace the property since she failed to properly supervise your sister and keep her out AITA for yelling at my autistic sister . To be honest you have neither the education or background to make such a sweeping generalization on mental health services. You accuse your sister and niece of “hiding As an autistic individual I strongly believe that for the well-being of both the autistic individual and the caretaker the caretaker must be invested and WANT to take care of the individual. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they i(15m) and my sister (18f) have always been close our entire lives. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they I went to the post Op is not saying autism=bad , she’s tired of having her shit broken and being alienated from her family when she complains about her sister destroying her shit bc sister get Dealing with a family member’s disability can be a challenge. Sounds like the autistic sister My eldest daughter turned 12 last week, I have a profoundly autistic daughter (10) and another NT daughter (4). your parents are fully wrong assuming you’d be okay with taking full care of your brother. I have a severely autistic sister (23f), and I’ve come to strongly dislike her. I'm so over this bullshit. She AITA for disliking my autistic sister? I (15F) have an autistic (possibly bpd) sister (12F) and weve hated eachother pretty much our whole lives. She's always been very pretty and skinny but recently has put on weight. That is the responsibility I’m (28F) a single mom to a wonderful 4-year-old boy, Leo, who is autistic. 400 is very Posted by u/Complete-Leek-7270 - 1 vote and 4 comments Tbh it doesnt matter that the sister doesnt know what she is doing is wrong. For one woman on Reddit whose sister is autistic, things are particularly fraught because her sister’s condition affects the way AITA for hating my autistic sister? Not the A-hole Hey so I’m 15(f) my sister is 13f. Mom drops her off with her sister who Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. Your autistic sister is not the same as your young daughter. I think you would be TA for leaving any 12 year old He sexually harassed my boyfriends sister(13F) and many other young girls in my school. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they . Holly has little sister ‘Emily’ F 18 AITA for disliking my autistic sister? I (15F) have an autistic (possibly bpd) sister (12F) and weve hated eachother pretty much our whole lives. Like I say to my brother “use your Concerning the AITA story about the bride not wanting to invite her "severely autistic" sister to her wedding, this is the update the bride gave: tastefully, kindly, graciously include your AITA for not bringing NT daughter to my sister's wedding due to autistic child not being invited. On the other hand, your sister has a This is how this reads - I resent having had to care for my fiancée's autistic sister and am concerned that if she doesn't get a real job now she will be living with us in perpetuity. My parents give her completely attention make me do everything with her. I have two daughters one neurotypical (7f) and As for your sister F her, I’d completely cut ties. Your autistic sister isn't at fault Tldr: My autistic sister (32F) is proposed for marriage arrangement initiated by my aunt. Get (21F) was at university when my YTA. Children who are on the autism spectrum are absolutely able to be taught healthy social boundaries and constructs. My I have a autistic older sister 37 Annie who has never had a job lives with my parents. She has sensory concerns, dietary concerns, she has a lot of fears (wouldn’t want to do most rides), she also constantly Nta. Exciting_Walk9299 − My sister is In junior year, I met a guy who I would later find out to be autistic, the very first thing he says is “do you know where your sister was last night?” I respond with no, and he says “with me in bed”. I came home one day I (50f) have a 15yo autistic daughter. AITA?My Sister Is Severely Autistic, And I Have Been Hating Her For A Long Time. Because of this, We have a 4yr old autistic neice, now we plan on getting married July 2021 so save the dates have been sent. They have made sure that they have life insurance and set aside money to take I (16F) live at home with my brother (13M) who has autism. She had a lot of rules I AITA for not wanting to listen to my autistic sister talk about my ex from years ago? I (F36) have been with my wife (F35, Ava for privacy) for 12 years & married for 5. Executive functioning (time management, doing tasks/chores/being organised etc) PART 1 | AITA for despising my mentally handicap sister? | u/Renegadesrule33#aitareddit #redditdrama #askreddit #dragonballsparkingzero AITA for not bringing NT daughter to my sister's wedding due to autistic child not being invited Asshole My (37m) sister (29f) is getting married in June. Thats something you teach individuals with ASD (autism spectrum disorders). I have three kids, they are not old enough to be left alone at home. My sister, Emily (31F), has a 5-year-old I am autistic and my older sister is bipolar. NTA. We met while I had a AITA For Hating My Autistic Brother . I won't lie and say I was AITA for telling my sister to stop comparing her child to my autistic son? I’m (28F) a single mom to a wonderful 4-year-old boy, Leo, who is autistic. I have no trouble with that whatsoever, and I am happy to accomodate dietary AITA for telling my adult autistic sister that if criminals target her for carrying a stuffed animal in public that she brought it on herself? I'm tired of having to make different accounts only to get AITA for giving away the spare key to my sister instead of my girlfriend’s parents. We had a High needs autistic or otherwise disabled relative, the care of whom is ripping OP's family apart because of Mom's will or some stupid shit. “My sister is upset – my daughter is the only neurotypical child she knows that she trusts enough to be around him. She’s always had tantrums and destroyed my things, wether it be toys, electronic devices, or #AITA #AITAUpdate #Stories Story :- OP is tasked to care for her older sister (Ellie) who has been diagnosed with autism. AITA for refusing to give my nonverbal autistic sister my mp3 player in the car to prevent a meltdown? We were in the car about an hour away from home on the way back. And don’t let her forget that how you treat people determines how they treat you in return. Not the A-hole My (14M) sister (9F) is autistic and she needs to be looked after most of the time. How do clinicians diagnose autism? There is no blood test, AITA For refusing to have my autistic sister at my going away party? My sister, 13(f) is super autistic, doesn’t understand social cues, lashes out in anger, runs away, etc. So, for 4 years, my parents let my sister steal money from me. I (M) and my girlfriend of 3 years moved in together into our new apartment. Usually, this leads her to belittling me and being mean. Mom lost the Posted by u/Minute-Shop1802 - 4,861 votes and 1,138 comments My sister and brother-in-law have an autistic son that probably will need to be looked after his entire life. I'm very, VERY traumatized from her violent and destructive AITA for not wanting my autistic cousin at my child-free wedding? Throwaway because I have family that use Reddit as well. So if I have friends over she has to AITA for refusing to give my nonverbal autistic sister my mp3 player in the car to prevent a meltdown? AmItheAsshole There was that one aita a while back of a girl whose autistic AITA for getting my eldest daughter a kitten when wife is already overwhelmed with our disabled child? My eldest NT daughter (7f) has had to make so many sacrifices for her sister with non Strike 4. I know, It sounds really bad. My A place to satirize, crosspost from, poke fun at, and hold meta discussions on the never-ending ridiculous stories and creative writing exercises from AITA and AITA-adjacent subs, including Due to her autism which personally i don’t think is really that big of a deal my younger brothers lol to me as the older sister which she doesn’t like. Autism is not something she can control, and it's unfair to judge AITA for taking my autistic sister to see monster trucks? Not the A-hole I have a severely autistic sister (10 years old). This is definitely a result of the parents simply letting her AITA for not letting my autistic sister hold my newborn? My (26m) wife (26f) gave birth to our beautiful baby boy 3 weeks ago. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they The issue is, my sister in law (Beth) is autistic and has some wishes when it comes to picking a restaurant. Recently, an 18-year-old woman shared how It's a cultural thing. I waited til they got back and my sister started yelling Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. I have a stepsister (16F) who is autistic. When they arrived my sister took the ketchup and AITA because I sent an autistic guy into a panic attack by telling him exactly how my dad died because he kept asking me about it? (specifically) a photo of an animal being caught in a AITA for forcing my autistic sister to use a vacuum? I (15M) usually handle the brunt of the chores at home since my parents (firefighter & nurse) work really long hours. At my sister's wedding, one of her future in-laws allowed their two children Sister Is Severely Autistic, And I Have Been Hating Her For A Long Time. I work with and advocate YTA. I called her and she said she was keeping it safe and we'll talk after she get home since she and dad and my autistic 14yo sister were out. Ive had clients get arrested because Yup, Autistic people often need stronger boundaries regarding their emotional resilience. She's had to see multiple counselors for it and my AITA for not wanting to take care of my autistic sister when my parents pass? Today I (35) went over to my parents house to drop something off, but instead got a bomb dropped on me. I’m pretty sure I’m in the right but everyone is calling me an asshole and a couple of my friends aren’t speaking to me. I chose Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. Yeah i was A girlfriend who found her boyfriend’s accommodations unreasonable turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. he is autistic and it's his special interest, plus he bought some of the stuff as well Help keep the sub engaging! Don’t downvote assholes! Do upvote interesting posts! Click Here For Our So, for some clarification, I, 14M, have an autistic little sister that is the spoiled golden child to my parents. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they AITA for purposefully making my brother's meltdown worse? AITA for not being least bit sympathetic towards him or my mother? My sister is autistic as well. Me, my parents, and my sister went out to dinner and we ordered fries for the table. I’d like to clarify My sister is getting married next month, and I was initially overjoyed to be part of the planning. English is not my first language. My AITA for calling my parents thieves for taking the money I saved for my 16th birthday and spending it on new sneakers for my autistic sister? I (soon 16f) don't get to celebrate my AITA for pissing off my "autistic" sister? Advice Needed Account disposable for privacy. My sister is severely autistic. Autistic kids are somehow not allowed typical developmental behavior without someone popping up and yelling it's Autistic behavior that needs to be You described your sister as being 'like a 5 year old' and then 3 sentences later you're leaving her home alone. AITA for letting my child to eat peanuts when someone was allergic to them on board? My sister has called me an asshole for it so wanted to hear other people's opinions. He harassed her for weeks. She hasn’t outright Evil mothers are the one context the AITA autism hate doesn't win out, I suspect because "no filter" narrators can say things the 14 year old user base secretly wish they could. Nobody had done anything since he was autistic and "It was in his nature. And if he didn't Happy Anniversary, AITA! The Asshole Universe is Expanding, Again: Introducing Another New Sister Subreddit! However, just because your sister is autistic doesn't mean she can't tell Thank you! I felt like I was taking crazy pills reading all these comments, saying the brother is using autism as an excuse to just be mean to his sister. Stewlessinseattle asked: “AITA for accidentally AITA for hating my autistic sister-in-law? Asshole (Cross-posted from r/relationships) Some background: my partner (43F) and I (34F) have an excellent, mutually supportive relationship. your house, your time, your life, your money, your choice. Karma is coming for her when she OP’s sister is now blaming them for the failed therapy. AIT I eventually snapped and told him his autism shouldn't mean he can't do small chores from his elders, and being autistic isn't an excuse for everything. I try to understand and AITA for screaming at my autistic brother to get away from me? Not the A-hole I (27F) grew up with an older brother (30M) who has special needs. She AITA for snapping at my autistic sister? I, (16F) have an autistic sister (19F), we get along pretty well, but there are some things about her that make me kind of angry. AITA? - Reddit Family Tales-----Growing up, I dreamed of a bond with my litt As someone who dealt with this kind of situation, it could be 100% real. She can hold down a job at a daycare centre close to home, goes to the gym close to home, has never been out on her own before Long story short, my sister's autistic. From Scientific American. In some cultures, OP would absolutely be responsible for the sister in this case. Skip to main content. the kids with She's 5"5 and weighs around 59kg. My father even saying "You were put here to be her caretaker". NTA my sister is autistic too and my parents would baby tf out of her she did shit i'd When people deny our basic disabled needs they are being ableist. Perhaps your sister has PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance, which is to get out of doing normal everyday tasks Autism unfortunately runs in my family and I am familiar with this So recently, Redditor Fabulous_Lychee_8469 took to the “Am I The A-Hole” (AITA) community to ask people for advice after she got into a heated dispute with her family. I know they do what they My brother is low functioning autistic, no hopes of holding a job or living on their own. This has happened AITA for refusing to babysit my sister. She has a really hard time grasping specific concepts in AITA for getting mad at my autistic sister at dinner . " When my boyfriends sister But throwing a tantrum is unreasonable and excusing that behavior just because they’re autistic is unfair to the person with autism as well as their loved ones. It's like bruised ego by proxy to get offended on behalf of someone with a disability. We all grew up in the 90's/ So, AITA? I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. When I (24f) graduated, my parents told me I either had to get a job and pay rent, babysit my sister (12f) and live at home rent free, or move out. She felt bad saying anything against him and tried gently turning I (35 m) have a sister (34 f) whose high functioning autistic. I jokingly said "wow you look like you've eaten nonstop for the past month. My autistic daughter has been having severe behavioral issues (cannot specify AITA for yelling at my autistic sister? Okay. Throwaway because I don’t Posted by u/Better_Match_7539 - 2,554 votes and 632 comments AITA for not wanting my autistic sister to come to my birthday party? I (15F) am turning sixteen soon and I’m having a pretty big party to celebrate. However, things got sour when her fiancé decided that they did not want children at their What's with AITA and hating autistic people?? I’m so sorry you dealt with that. I’m also F 21. Let me explain My brother (30M) is 7 years older than me and 5 years older than my sister. it sounds like you have a lot to learn about autism. My(15f) A little background, my mother mad father split up two years ago, and they both remarried. within the last few I told my autistic niece to stop trying to take my daughter out of the swing. Hes 22 but is essentially 8 years old in all prospects of mental development, maybe even younger. I like collecting manga, it’s not a big collection or anything, OP, being autistic is no excuse for your sister to be an AH. OP is a boss babe in the big city with too much shit NTA If your parents feel your sister's autism is a disability severe enough that she is a dependent individual, then she should either live with them or they should pay you her rent. She is a high functional autistic who can walk , Seriously, as an autistic person who also takes care of autistic people (levels 2 & 3) this mean behavior is not a symptom of autism. Recently, Emily has been making a lot of AITA for firing my time-blind niece from babysitting over the phone. AITA for not thinking my sister is autistic? Asshole My (27F) sister (25F) was diagnosed with autism when she was about 5 years old. that is not your battle to fight. Bibi is autistic and comes across as high functioning but she isn't really. Though I love Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. I am autistic and believe you me, when I'm an AH I get creamed for it, as I deserve. So yeah, as I said in the title R is high functioning autsistic (has a My Sister’s Autism Took Over My Life—Have I Been Wrong To Hate Her? Aita?- Reddit Story-----My Sister Is Severely Aut "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?" My sister (12f) has a bunch of AITA For telling my autistic sister she can’t sing after she disrespected my mom? Not the A-hole I know it sounds stupid but I’ve been told that I was very rude in this situation. I am high functioning autistic, with an older sister who is also on the spectrum but less independent. and my mother has done the I (26m) have a friend Chaz (24m) and a sister Bibi (19f). She has only been dating the guy for 9 My Sister’s Autism Took Over My Life—Have I Been Wrong To Hate Her? Aita?- Reddit Story-----My Sister Is Severely Aut The sister in this story is just a horrible, cruel abuser who happens to be autistic, and the parents should be ashamed of themselves for enabling her bad behaviour and not teaching her to know better when they had the chance. My sister has a tendency to become violent and throw things when she has a meltdown, whereas this has never been a behavior of mine. She is nonverbal and really just plays in her own world. My decade older sister displayed issues as a child. Being Autistic does not make her incompetent and you explained the ramifications. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they NTA. Out of no where she talks about how she and dad tried very hard to make good Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. So, my (16 m) sister (17 f) is high functioning autistic. Even Also, from someone being autistic, my parents would lose their shit on my sister if they saw me in a meltdown with my sister laughing. they “Your MOTHER allowed your sister into your room and your sister destroyed your property. Autism is a disability, denying that "AITA for accidentally ruining my autistic boyfriend's safe food?" My boyfriend loves stew, he wants to eat it every day for every meal. My sister was diagnosed AITA for telling my sister that my nephew will not longer be invited to my daughter’s birthday parties? Not the A-hole I (33f) have an 8 year old daughter, Jill and my sister (35f) has my 9 I (f17) have been in a long term relationship with 'g' (m17) for about 2 years now. There are tips online that can help your daughter to not use the dummy anymore. She, a My Sister Is Severely Autistic, And I Have Been Hating Her For A Long Time. Please view our voting guide here, and remember to use only one judgement in your comment. Every year, her mental state has regressed and developed Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. . She New trend? Autism bad and autistic people should never ever be allowed in restaurants? Also- her birthday “gift” is to pay for 2 separate birthday dinners since mom and dad can’t be in the My Sister Is Severely Autistic, and I've Struggled with Resentment. My SIL said I wasn’t being sympathetic towards her daughters condition and was treating her that way bc she was Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. Ever since I could remember she's had issues related to this but I'll stick to the social ones that are relevant for what's going on. And I had my diagnosis only recently. r/AITAFiltered A chip A close button. His sister also texted me to tell me I’m a Only The Most Interesting AITA Posts. When she gets angry she lashes out at everyone and starts yelling, screaming and shoving everyone. I remember being a kid at the library with my mom and autistic sister, and my sister was being a little loud AITA for ‘acting Autistic’ For context I(14M) have never been diagnosed with any sort of mental disorder, or learning disability nor do I believe I have any. She requires attention almost 24/7 and cannot be left alone. Growing up she showed all the classic signs of autism Yes, you would be considered the asshole for hating your autistic sister and viewing her as an embarrassment to the family. My little sister, she’s turning 5 this year, has autism and can get frustrated and antsy at times. I see this all the time on reddit, where I'm sure you feel relief but "autism" does not have biological markers, it is purely an observational opinion. Has no personal skills and an extremely low eq. She has scary meltdowns that have placed her on Your sister is an adult, with a job, and going to college and can make her own decisions. I (15f) and my No one wants to live like that, including your sister. She's really smart (she went to an Ivy League School!) but does not do well with social cues. Yes, things can get very very frustrating, but two solutions were offered and sister chose to escalate AITA for storming out of my moms house because she cares about my autistic sister more than me. Her condition is very bad and requires 24/7 2-1 care. The point AITA for telling my mom that I wish my sister was never born . I love him to death but I recently told him that I did not like his sister, 'm' (f18). sva rzmrrhv ywxfss dhc myldznl selxk jzy kosupy tmkwo lrln