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Takeaway caused a big reaction from my sister

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GracieJonies · 23/03/2025 22:00

I just want to say that my parents past away 3 and 5 years ago so it's just me and my sister. Also my sister is older than me and I don't know if it's relevant but she has high functioning autism.

I moved in with my sister and her 3 kids in the first week of January because my previous flat and flatmates were becoming a bit too much. I have been looking at new flats but they are either too expensive or too far out of the area for work. I buy my own food, laundry, I do my own laundry, cooking and cleaning and babysit for free for my sister. I give her money every month to go towards bills and that. Whenever I go to the shops I offer to get things for my sister so she doesn't have to go out. Something she doesn't offer to me. My sister is quite stingy with money. She buys a takeaway for herself and sometimes for the kids. She doesn't ask me if I want anything which I'm okay with.

Yesterday I finished a 15 hour shift and was shattered so on the way home I decided to get a takeaway. Nothing fancy just some chips, burger and a drink. I was very quiet when I got in so I didn't wake anyone. I assumed everyone was asleep but then my kitchen came to the kitchen. I greeted her and she asks if j got her anything. I said that I didn't because it was just a last minute thing and assumed she would be asleep. She looked angry and said I should have asked her before going upstairs. I didn't think too much of it so once I finished eating I went upstairs. I didn't leave any mess to clean up.

This morning I woke up a bit later and saw a long paragraph text message from my sister saying I was selfish and didn't think about other people and need to do better and more. I was quite shocked by it because I didn't think it was that big of a deal. I didn't reply because I had another shift today (and I didn't know how to reply) so I had to get ready for it and when I went downstairs no one was around so I went to work. I just kept having that text message play on my mind and a few hours later I got another message from my sister saying she was disappointed in me because I didn't reply. I was getting upset land a work colleague asked if I was okay and I explained to him about what had happened. He said my sister was out of line and I didn't do anything wrong. He spoke to his wife and they offered to let me stay with them for a few days which I did accept. I had things like my phone, charger, purse and bank cards and my work colleague's wife offered some clothing and toiletries if I need them which I thanked her for.

My sister can be overwhelmed at times and has been known to lash out but I haven't had this kind of reaction from her before. I know I can't avoid her forever but atm I don't know what to expect or what to do. Sorry for any grammer mistakes! My mind is racing as I'm typing.

OP posts:
HellDorado · 26/03/2025 11:05

You say you moved in at beginning of January, well that's nearly 4 months ago

Or to put it another way, less than three.

MusicMakesItAllBetter · 26/03/2025 13:54

madamweb · 23/03/2025 22:47

I'm curious why you aren't paying her rent ?

OP pays her way.
She gives her sister money for her stay and buys her things when it's needed as well as looks after her nieces so the sister can go out.

Read the thread first

Bruisername · 26/03/2025 13:57

After running away from her sister the OP has run away from this thread!

Pupinskipops · 06/04/2025 03:35

Your sister's response might have been extreme (though I'm not exactly clear what she's angry about - what it is you were supposed to ask her before you went upstairs), but so was your response. Sounds like you didn't go back, even to get some clothes, so no opportunity for a discussion. Sounds like you both had a hissy fit and you turned your back on your side in a huff.

My guess is that your sister's response over something really quite minor may have been borne out of frustration at your constant presence. It's great that you contributed in all the ways you outlined, but that's not really a substitute for being able to relax in your own home with your partner and kids. I think you may have overstayed your welcome. Time to make it up with your sis and move on...

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