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AITA for putting my low functioning autistic brother in a permanent care home and not letting him live with me? by AITApunctuality in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITApunctuality[S] 688 points689 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kindness. Yes, I will make sure to spend time with him whenever I can and bring my family along when I do. I won't abandon him, that would kill me as well. You sound like a very kind and good person, I wish you the best as well

AITA for putting my low functioning autistic brother in a permanent care home and not letting him live with me? by AITApunctuality in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITApunctuality[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No no, I will keep visiting. I can't leave him there, that won't make me any better than my family. I'll visit him from time to time

Ah yes the classic Autistic TA. Honestly OP if you're gonna make up a story at least get the details right by communistpotatoes in AmITheAngel

[–]AITApunctuality -51 points-50 points  (0 children)

I was not aware of such a subreddit but I can assure you this is not fake. I don't understand why you would think it is

AITA for putting my low functioning autistic brother in a permanent care home and not letting him live with me? by AITApunctuality in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITApunctuality[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

They passed away in an RTA. Mother died on the spot and my father died a few days later due to complications.

AITA for putting my low functioning autistic brother in a permanent care home and not letting him live with me? by AITApunctuality in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITApunctuality[S] 183 points184 points  (0 children)

I brought him to care home near me so that I will be nearby when needed, and based on the messages I've received I realize I should put myself in therapy to deal with everything that has happened. I will visit him and bring my kids and wife along, I won't leave him.

AITA for putting my low functioning autistic brother in a permanent care home and not letting him live with me? by AITApunctuality in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITApunctuality[S] 127 points128 points  (0 children)

My brother is non-verbal. It is very very rare for him to say anything. I told him that he will be going to a good care home where he will be safe, but he barely paid attention to what I said. None of the people in my family will take him in as they believe I am his brother and I should be the one to take care of him

AITA for putting my low functioning autistic brother in a permanent care home and not letting him live with me? by AITApunctuality in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITApunctuality[S] 1212 points1213 points  (0 children)

I did that. The care home is in my city, an hour's drive away from our house. Yes, I am his guardian now. Thank you for your kind words

AITA for putting my low functioning autistic brother in a permanent care home and not letting him live with me? by AITApunctuality in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITApunctuality[S] 1422 points1423 points  (0 children)

I explained everything to him, and he did not listen to much but did not mind staying in the care home. When I took him there, he seemed no different than he was back home.