When a young artist gets invited to a prestigious art show, she thought it would be the perfect opportunity to celebrate her accomplishment with friends and teachers. But when her autistic sister found out she wasn't invited, all hell broke loose. The artist claims that her sister always belittles her and never apologizes. But her family thinks she's being ableist for not inviting her sister. Who's in the wrong here? Read on to find out the full story and let us know what you think in the comments below 👇
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Excluded sister from big night, was it justified? 🤔
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Sister rivalry or justified exclusion? 🎨🤔
A prestigious art show is opening and our protagonist is excited about it. However, she intentionally left her sister with autism out of the celebration. Her sister is smart but belittles her and is mean to her. Despite her parents' insistence to invite her sister, she is afraid that her sister will ruin the happy occasion and bring her down in front of her friends and teachers.
The protagonist begs her parents not to bring her sister, but they insist on coming to the party. The protagonist's sister ends up finding out and starts screaming at her, calling her an a**hole. But was leaving her sister out justified or is it just sibling rivalry? Let's find out what the comments have to say. 🤔💭
Autism doesn't excuse abusive behavior. NTA for setting boundaries. 🧩
iaincaradoc | iaincaradoc
NTA. Sister's behavior is emotional abuse, not a feature of autism. Parents enabling her won't help her navigate the world. 👍
Screamscaper | Screamscaper
Stand your ground 🙌 You don't need unsupportive people around you.
SuzieQbert | SuzieQbert
Setting boundaries with family is important! 🚫👨👩👧👧
Quiet_Pattern_7277 | Quiet_Pattern_7277
Understanding autism and abusive behavior, NTA for setting boundaries.
19scohen | 19scohen
Congratulations on your art show! Don't let toxic family drag you down.
idk2737382936 | idk2737382936
Being autistic doesn't excuse belittlement. NTA for prioritizing your art 🎨
Apollos_Hyacinth | Apollos_Hyacinth
Stand your ground! You're not the a-hole 🚫🍑
Piper6728 | Piper6728
Artist gets support after sister's hurtful behavior is not excused. 💜
herozerocapitalZ | herozerocapitalZ
Standing up to family negativity can be tough 😔
AlternativeAlias42 | AlternativeAlias42
Dealing with dysfunctional people, it's time to focus on you 👏
Both-Echo-7401 | Both-Echo-7401
Commenter suggests excluding parents from event, but faces challenges 🤔
Aylauria | Aylauria
Walk away from toxicity and enjoy your night! 🚶♀️🌃 NTA.
Accomplished-Mud2840 | Accomplished-Mud2840
Set boundaries with family and enjoy your night! 🎉✨
anonn86753099 | anonn86753099
Standing up to ableism in the face of cruelty. ✊
Kenndrah | Kenndrah
Standing up for yourself and your boundaries is NTA 🙌
Classic_Special7045 | Classic_Special7045
Congratulations on the successful show! Don't let her bring you down 😊
LeReineNoir | LeReineNoir
Autistic person reinforces empathy, suggests OP's sister is purposefully hurtful. NTA.
Unhappy_Kumquat | Unhappy_Kumquat
Setting boundaries with family is important. 🙌
QueerGeologist | QueerGeologist
Not all disabilities are free pass to be AH. 🚫🧩
Swimming-Low-6895 | Swimming-Low-6895
Standing up to bullying, NTA receives support 👍
simply-hopeless | simply-hopeless
Standing up to family members is tough, but NTA for doing so 🙌
JosieJOK | JosieJOK
Skipping the event and showing up later? 🤔
holisarcasm | holisarcasm
NTA, but your sister and parents are. 💁♀️
unjessicabiel_evable | unjessicabiel_evable
Sister snubbed at big night, but commenter says NTA 🤷♀️
Swiftie1300 | Swiftie1300
Protecting the art show from family drama 😎
Optimal-Chemistry140 | Optimal-Chemistry140
Engage friends as 'sister duty' to avoid drama at event 🎉
ResidentOldLady | ResidentOldLady
NTA. Celebrate your achievements without being insulted. Don't let negativity ruin it. 🎉
SquiggleSquonk | SquiggleSquonk
Excluding someone for toxic behavior is okay. NTA 👍
rsta223 | rsta223
Defending autistic people and condemning harmful behaviors 🙌
Wunderbabs | Wunderbabs
NTA, commenter shares personal experience and provides helpful advice 🤝
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Breaking the stigma: NTA for not tolerating bad behavior 🙌🏼
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NTA OP, Your sister's behavior towards you is unacceptable 🚫👎
KangarooOk2190 | KangarooOk2190
Autism doesn't justify being rude. NTA understands.
havaneseohnana | havaneseohnana
Excluded sister sparks heated debate, but NTA prevails 👍
Mabelisms | Mabelisms
Sometimes, a good curse-out is all you need 🤬💥
rushedstories | rushedstories
Defending neurodiversity: Commenter supports OP's decision to exclude sister.
Euphoric-Round-5182 | Euphoric-Round-5182
Not the a**hole for expecting basic social norms from disabled individuals 👍
sisterfister69hitler | sisterfister69hitler
Setting boundaries with autistic sister, NTA according to commenter.
hesperidium-rex | hesperidium-rex
Avoid sister's criticism by staying busy during big night. 🎉
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Have a private, low-key party with friends 🎉👍
frschneider | frschneider
Set boundaries and enjoy your special night without hyper-critical family 👍
theresbeans | theresbeans
Avoid the toxicity 👌, focus on your big night 🎉
warhammer46 | warhammer46
Be prepared, notify the director and have a support group 🚨👨👩👧👦
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Standing up to toxic family members! 🙌
cancergirl-peanut65 | cancergirl-peanut65
Autistic commenter calls out family's behavior, NTA
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Setting boundaries: NTA disinvites parents for sister's exclusion.
sundayismyjam | sundayismyjam
Stand up for yourself and your feelings, NTA 🙌
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Protecting your event from gate-crashers? NTA got you covered 🚪🚫
IamNotTheMama | IamNotTheMama
Standing up to ableism: Woman with ASD called 'NTA' for setting boundaries
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Choose your supporters wisely 👍. NTA for setting boundaries.
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From TA to NTA: A quick plot twist 😂
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Former caregiver confirms sister is manipulating due to disability. NTA.
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