Abeera Anwar
Family can be complicated, but when tragedy strikes, it often reveals who truly stands by you. In my case, I lost my entire immediate family at just 14 years old, only to be abandoned by the extended relatives who should have stepped in. Thankfully, another family took me in and raised me as one of their own, giving me love, support, and stability. Years later, when my youngest sister from that family got married, I gladly helped pay for her dream wedding as a gesture of gratitude. But now, long-lost relatives who ignored me in my darkest days are suddenly demanding that I fund their daughter’s wedding—and I’m left wondering if I’m wrong for refusing.
A Tragedy That Changed Everything
Found Family, Real Family
A Gift of Gratitude
The Long-Lost Aunt Appears
A Bitter Reminder
Harassment and Demands
Time to see how Reddit weighs in on this family drama.
At the end of the day, I know where my loyalty lies—with the people who loved me, supported me, and never once made me feel like I didn’t belong. My “real” family may share my blood, but they abandoned me when I needed them most. Now that they see I’m financially stable, they’re only reaching out with their hands open, not their hearts. I don’t believe I owe them anything, but the constant harassment makes me second-guess myself. Am I truly the bad guy here for refusing to pay for my cousin’s wedding, or am I simply protecting myself from a family that never acted like one?
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