😢 Buckle up, folks, because this story is a real tearjerker. 💔 My sister just got hit with some devastating news - she's got a brain tumor that's basically a death sentence. 😞 As if that wasn't bad enough, she's got three little ones who are about to be left without a mama. 👶👶👶 Now, here's where things get sticky... 🍯 She wants ME to take the kids when she's gone! 😱 But here's the thing, I'm happily child-free and so is my hubby. 🙅♀️🙅♂️ We've got our reasons, but let's just say raising kids isn't exactly on our bucket list. 📝 So, am I the a-hole for saying no to my dying sister's final wish? 🤔 Let's dive in and find out! 🏊♀️
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😢 Heartbreaking News: My Sister's Devastating Diagnosis
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🙅♀️ My Final Decision: I Will Not Take the Kids
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Well, well, well... looks like I've found myself in quite the predicament! 😅 My sister's dying wish is for me to take in her three little ones, but there's just one problem - I'm happily child-free! 🙅♀️ I've got my reasons, from being an atheist 🙏 to living in a different country 🌍, and let's not forget the fact that my sister and I haven't exactly been besties over the years. 👭 But now, her friends are blowing up my phone 📞, calling me all sorts of nasty names for not stepping up. 😡 Here's the thing though, I've offered to help find the kids' dads 👨, but my sister's not having it. 🙅♀️ Plus, my hubby would be out the door faster than you can say "dirty diapers" if I took in these kids. 💨 And let's be real, with my mental health struggles 🧠, I'm not exactly mom material. 😅 So, am I really the a-hole here? 🤔 Let's see what the internet has to say about this one! 👀
Ancestry DNA kits to find their fathers? Clever idea. 👍
jajbliss | jajbliss
A pointed question about the sister's religious beliefs 🤔
lockmama | lockmama
Compassionate response acknowledging no obligation to take on parenting role.
NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL
Sarcastic NTA comment suggests satanic initiation for unwanted kids 😈
houshione | houshione
Strangers shouldn't be forced to take care of someone's children. NTA 👍
NoInevitable1806 | NoInevitable1806
Valid points, but ultimately it's your choice. NTA. 👍
Veilchengerd | Veilchengerd
Choosing not to take on responsibility for sister's kids.
redheadedravenclaw | redheadedravenclaw
Choosing not to be a parent doesn't make you heartless. NTA.
bunluv136 | bunluv136
Friends won't take the kids, why should she? NTA 👏
No-Jellyfish-1208 | No-Jellyfish-1208
Choosing to remain child-free is a valid decision 👍
middlingwhiteguy | middlingwhiteguy
NTA. Children should be a happy choice. Emotional blackmail is wrong.
harimarierose | harimarierose
Community support for dying sister's kids? 🤔
cerjac871 | cerjac871
Suggesting alternative support options with empathy. 🤝❤️
Scarecrowqueen | Scarecrowqueen
Choosing not to take in children is understandable. NTA.
rpepperpot_reddit | rpepperpot_reddit
Choosing not to take in dying sister's kids, NTA. Other options exist.
cl0ckwork_f1esh | cl0ckwork_f1esh
Not the a**hole for not taking in her sister's kids.
deannainwa | deannainwa
Taking on someone else's kids is a HUGE responsibility 😱
Slight-Curve8697 | Slight-Curve8697
Childfree commenter suggests adoption agency for dying sister's kids.
Chay_Charles | Chay_Charles
Choosing not to take dying sister's kids, NTA with explanation.
AllKindsOfCritters | AllKindsOfCritters
Raising kids requires more than just providing basic needs 👨🏻📺. NTA for saying no.
Fickle-Willow4836 | Fickle-Willow4836
Not the a-hole. Ex-husband not morally obligated to raise kids.
CarlGustav2 | CarlGustav2
Standing your ground against a needy and greedy sister. NTA 👏
BedKitty | BedKitty
Choosing not to have kids doesn't make you a bad person.
invisiblebyday | invisiblebyday
Biological fathers may want to parent their own children. NTA
Lopsided-Shallot-124 | Lopsided-Shallot-124
Supportive friends step in to care for kids, relieving pressure. 🙌
Ratephant | Ratephant
Sometimes being NTA means making tough decisions 👍
haunter_of_the_woods | haunter_of_the_woods
No obligation to take dying sister's kids. Friends can help 👍
Avocadosarecool2000 | Avocadosarecool2000
Not close with sister, not responsible for her kids. NTA 👍
DuckInMyHeart | DuckInMyHeart
Dying sister's request is a **huge** claim on your life. Consider carefully.
Radijs | Radijs
Friends and fathers should take responsibility, not OP. NTA 👍
GingerMinx6 | GingerMinx6
Sneaky plan to avoid taking dying sister's kids. 😒👌
houshione | houshione
Adopting kids you don't want causes more damage. NAH.
NotYourMutha | NotYourMutha
Not obligated to take care of anyone else's offspring. NTA 👍
Raxendyl | Raxendyl
Choosing to be childfree after severe abuse is valid. NTA 👍
MdmBtrfly | MdmBtrfly
Suggesting adoption through church to dying sister makes sense 🙏
Unit-Healthy | Unit-Healthy
User refuses to take dying sister's 3 kids with sarcastic humor 😂
thecultcanburn | thecultcanburn
Biological connection doesn't always mean responsibility. 🤔
Vessiliana | Vessiliana
Strangers volunteer to take dying sister's kids. NTA for refusing.
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Taking care of someone else's mess? NTA, block them all! 👍
Zel_lost_it | Zel_lost_it
Sensible suggestion for the kids' adoption and finding their fathers.
OneTwoWee000 | OneTwoWee000
A judgmental comment about a sister's promiscuity and religion.
swim_and_sleep | swim_and_sleep
Friends should step up and take the kids, not harass you 👏
UnderstandingAway302 | UnderstandingAway302
Choosing not to take in a dying sister's kids. NTA.
throwawfox | throwawfox
Sibling agreement doesn't mean you have to take her kids. 🙏
Horror-Adventure | Horror-Adventure
Just say no! NTA for not explaining your decision 👍
MissAnth | MissAnth
Choosing not to take in dying sister's kids, NTA, find alternatives.
AccessibleBeige | AccessibleBeige
Financial instability is a valid reason, NTA. 👍
Murderbunny13 | Murderbunny13
Choosing not to have kids or take on childcare is valid 👍
HRHLMS | HRHLMS
Declining sister's dying wish: justified or selfish? NTA explains.
warple-still | warple-still
Choosing to be childfree does not make you an a**hole. 🚫👶
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User explains why sister is the AH for asking her to adopt the kids despite not having a relationship with them. NTA 👍
KaleidoscopeKey1355 | KaleidoscopeKey1355
NTA for refusing to take in sister's kids, valid reasons 🙏
Suspicious_Clerk499 | Suspicious_Clerk499
Heartbreaking situation for the kids, hope they find a family ❤️
SheWolfe_99 | SheWolfe_99
NTA, but consider adoption. Many families are desperate for kids. ❤️
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Choosing not to take dying sister's kids, facing backlash. NTA.
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Blood doesn't always make you family. NTA for setting boundaries.
Hwats_In_A_Name | Hwats_In_A_Name
Being a good guardian is about what's best for the kids ❤️
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God stance is BS, tell her to go to therapy. NTA 👍
luador | luador
Choosing not to take in dying sister's kids - NTA
Pirattewolfie | Pirattewolfie
Setting boundaries is important. No is a complete sentence. NTA
javsv | javsv
Choosing to not raise kids is better than raising unwanted ones 👍
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Not the a**hole for refusing to take in the kids.
Brilliant_Bad_1819 | Brilliant_Bad_1819
NTA commenter stands up against pressure to take in kids.
AnnieLosAngeles | AnnieLosAngeles
Choosing not to take in family's children doesn't make OP an a**hole.
maebe_featherbottom | maebe_featherbottom
Friends want to judge, but won't take kids themselves? NTA.
lazybeans008 | lazybeans008
Choosing not to parent your sister's kids. NTA 👍
Borageandthyme | Borageandthyme
Suggests finding fathers or sister's friends to take kids.
Zel_lost_it | Zel_lost_it
Heartbreaking situation. They need someone who shares their values. NTA
Mommy-Q | Mommy-Q
Don't let guilt consume you. You're not responsible for everything.
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Plan guardianship arrangements early to avoid difficult situations later. NTA
GrizeldaLovesCats | GrizeldaLovesCats
Heartbreaking situation for the kids, NTA but devastating outcome. 😢
raza_n | raza_n
Choosing not to take in nieces/nephews is valid. 👍
qneonkitty | qneonkitty
Suggestion to seek church placement for dying sister's kids
DebieT14850 | DebieT14850
Compassionate response to refusing dying sister's request. NTA 👏
Weird_Biscuits9668 | Weird_Biscuits9668
Child-free commenter defends decision not to take dying sister's kids.
OfDogsandRoses | OfDogsandRoses
Being childfree doesn't make you selfish. NTA. 👏
Dangerous_Prize_4545 | Dangerous_Prize_4545
Friends pressure OP to take her sister's kids instead of helping
regus0307 | regus0307
Choosing not to have kids doesn't make you a bad person 👍. NTA.
DiddyDM | DiddyDM
