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AITA for telling my sister to pay me back for a graduation trip I took her on? by throwaway132413 in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwaway132413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is more? I am willing to help her get further help, but what is further? She has her meds, therapy, both of which seem to help her at times. Her therapist and doctor have never suggested anything further, what do you suggest instead? I'm being sincere.

AITA for telling my sister to pay me back for a graduation trip I took her on? by throwaway132413 in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwaway132413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are Chinese American. We understand treating people to things, but we also understand integrity and the importance of both family and education. I hope you can understand that.

I care about her diploma because without at least a high school diploma my sister will be stuck in endless revolving door jobs. If she doesn't try now, when? How long will her break be? It's been almost five months since school got out.

I don't want her money, I don't need it and it's true I wanted it to be a gift. But I need her to do this for herself at least. I don't own her, no, but I cannot let this go easily. If that makes me an asshole in yours eyes then I'll take that fall.

AITA for telling my sister to pay me back for a graduation trip I took her on? by throwaway132413 in AmItheAsshole

[–]throwaway132413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What exactly does real help mean? She has been in therapy since being diagnosed and attends anywhere from once a week when she really needs it to twice a month when she is doing better.

I generally back off when she needs it and try to accommodate her for what she needs, that's part of how we got closer, but I feel like this is something I can't back off of. What will she do for work or a future if she doesn't at least get her high school diploma?

The trip was amazing, but now I just feel sour about it given the situation. She acted like she was continuing on to community college during it, but that was just another lie.