I Stopped Supporting My Brother's Family After He Said, "No Place For Losers" - Best Reddit Stories
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I Stopped Supporting My Brother's Family After He Said, "No Place For Losers". That's Why I Wasn't Invited To Christmas. Now He's Losing It.
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The narrator, Michael, spent years supporting his brother Jacob and his family financially, covering everything from summer camps and school supplies to rent and childcare. This generosity led to entitlement on Jacob's part, culminating in Michael being excluded from Christmas, with Jacob calling him a "loser" for not doing enough.
Hurt but resolute, Michael decided to stop supporting Jacob financially. However, Jacob soon confronted him, demanding continued support, claiming his family couldn't survive without it. Michael refused and learned from Jacob’s wife, Kelly, through a lawyer, that Jacob had been secretly funneling the money Michael provided into a hidden account for gambling and personal indulgences.
Kelly, disillusioned by Jacob's lies, began planning to leave him with her children. Michael supported her decision, offering help as she moved out of state while Jacob was away. When Jacob returned to an empty house, he lashed out at Michael, blaming him for his ruined life, but Michael dismissed him, emphasizing that Jacob's actions caused his problems.
Kelly and the children found stability in their new life, with Michael offering limited but meaningful support. Meanwhile, Jacob continued to spiral, refusing to take responsibility for his actions. Michael felt a sense of closure, having set boundaries and freed himself from years of exploitation. The story ends with Kelly and her children thriving while Jacob is left to face the consequences of his behavior.
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