Man Sparks Uproar After Excluding Siblings From Youngest Brother's Funeral As Punishment For Constantly Harassing Him When He Was Alive

“Oh, you suddenly care about him now?”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• July 26, 2023

Our family is usually the first unit in which we find solace and support in times of difficulty. Unfortunately, the scars left by a family member can sometimes run so deep that they permanently damage the relationship.

Such was the case in the family of our narrator (Original Poster), who grew up with six siblings and two loving parents. Sadly, the loss of their father was the beginning of a heartbreaking family saga.

This loss was especially hard on their youngest sibling, who was 13 at the time. He was left with deep emotional scars and struggled to cope. 

OP's mother battled depression, and all his siblings moved away, leaving the youngest brother without sufficient care to heal.

Once in university, OP’s brother found solace in relationships with older men. But then, fate brought him to Liam, a 43-year-old widower, and their connection was instant.

OP, who had been watching over him, had doubts about this relationship. However, the authenticity of their connection became evident, offering much-needed stability to the youngest brother's life.

Sadly, his siblings failed to see the beauty in their bond. They continually harassed Liam for being a predator till he was pushed to file a restraining order against them.

This led to a rift within the family that put everyone on two sides: On one side were OP and his mother (who supported the union), while the other siblings (who opposed the couple) were rooted on the other side of the divide.

Tragedy struck again when the youngest brother passed away after bravely battling cancer. But rather than grieve together as a family, OP decided to bar them from the funeral as punishment for being cruel to their youngest brother while he was alive.

The question is: Was OP's actions justified, or is he the antagonist in this family saga? Scroll down to find out the verdict of the Reddit community.

Let's dig into the details

OP's youngest brother found peace in the arms of his lover. But the other siblings never approved of this relationship

Unfortunately, OP's youngest brother passed away. And now, the rest of the family has been barred from his funeral due to how they harassed him when he was alive

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We gathered some reactions from the Reddit community:

"NTA. Your siblings sound basically hands off with your brother."

"They clearly didn’t care about him those 18 months but now all of a sudden they care about him"

"Funerals are for the living, you followed your brothers wishes"

"They didn't cared about their brother, when he was alive. Why should the do when he is dead?"

In the aftermath of his brother's passing, OP and Liam faced a storm of accusations and legal battles from the unhappy siblings.

We would have loved to see a happy ending to this sad story, but with restraining orders in place and communication channeled through their family lawyer, it seems their rift may be irreparable.

The Reddit community's support validates OP’s decision, assuring him that he is justified in his choices for a healthier future.

We’d love to get your thoughts on this story. Join the conversation in the comments.

Jesse