A 24-year-old woman has chosen to go no-contact with her family after enduring lifelong favoritism toward her older sister, culminating in their indifference to her recent engagement.
> At a Glance
> – A 24-year-old woman announced on Reddit she’s cutting ties with her parents and sister
> – Her parents consistently favored her 27-year-old sister, providing financial support while ignoring emotional abuse
> – The final straw came when her family showed zero excitement about her engagement
> – Why it matters: The story highlights how parental favoritism can permanently damage family relationships
The woman detailed on Reddit how her older sister “has never ever liked me” and was consistently favored by their parents throughout childhood. While her sister received college tuition, three cars, and ongoing financial backing, the poster was punished for things she didn’t do.
Years of Abuse Ignored
Growing up, the woman described extreme favoritism:
- Her sister could push her off chairs, force ugly haircuts, and chase her away from friends without parental intervention
- When accused of things she didn’t do, her parents would punish her immediately
- Her father once watched the sister break something and still punished the poster for it
As adults, the situation deteriorated further. Her sister slept with one of her boyfriends, spread lies to her friends, and constantly mocked her appearance. Despite this pattern, her parents remained silent.
The Engagement That Changed Everything
The woman’s recent engagement should have been a celebration, but her family’s reaction sealed her decision to cut contact:
- Zero congratulations or happiness from parents
- Her sister flirted with her fiancé and told him he’d be better with someone else
- Parents said nothing during the sister’s behavior
Her fiancé told her: “He felt it would be better for me to have no contact with them.”
After sending a final message explaining her decision, her mother began contacting her friends and posting on social media claiming they were “loving parents” and her sister was “an amazing older sister and role model.”
Reddit commenters overwhelmingly supported her decision:
> “If you keep them in your life your sister will try to ruin your wedding & your parents will help her. Cut them off.”
> “Cut off these terrible people, your fiance sounds like a winner though!”
Key Takeaways
- Parental favoritism can create lasting emotional damage that extends into adulthood
- The woman tried for years to “earn their love back” before finally setting boundaries
- Going no-contact was recommended by both her fiancé and online supporters
- Many commenters shared similar experiences of cutting off toxic family members
The woman now looks forward to building a new life with her supportive fiancé, free from the emotional abuse that defined her family relationships.
