Brother Made My Life Hell, Then Got My Wife Pregnant. Now He... - Best Reddit

Brother Made My Life Hell, Then Got My Wife Pregnant. Now He... - Best Reddit
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Brother Made My Life Hell, And Got My Wife Pregnant. Now He Wants My Help After Our Parents Disowned Him and Left Me Their $2 Million Inheritance.
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The story begins with the narrator, an older brother, describing a life overshadowed by his younger brother, David, who was always the favored child in the family. Despite being the golden child, David harbored a deep-seated resentment toward the narrator, who was independent and introverted. Throughout their childhood, David bullied the narrator relentlessly, with their mother often dismissing the abuse as sibling bonding.

David’s bullying ranged from verbal insults to dangerous pranks, like nearly setting the narrator's hair on fire. The narrator's pleas for help were often ignored or downplayed by their mother, while their father was mostly absent due to work. The turning point came when the father finally recognized the severity of David's behavior and took steps to protect the narrator, even enrolling him in MMA classes to build his confidence and self-defense skills.

The narrator eventually left for university, escaping the toxic home environment and thriving academically and socially. He met Karen, whom he later married after discovering she was pregnant. Their relationship faced challenges, including Karen’s infidelity, but they tried to move forward for the sake of their son and their future together.

Years later, Karen confessed to an ongoing affair with David, shattering the narrator’s world. She revealed that their son might actually be David’s, which a paternity test later confirmed. This revelation led to the narrator leaving Karen and seeking support from his parents, who were initially shocked and then angry upon discovering the extent of David's betrayal.

The narrator’s father decided to cut David off financially and emotionally, disowning him and altering his will to leave everything to the narrator. David, now struggling without his parents' support, tried to reach out to the narrator for help. The narrator refused, reminding David of the consequences of his actions.

The narrator’s mother, still sympathetic towards David, leaked information about the will to him, causing family tensions. The narrator's father threatened to leave her if she continued to support David, forcing her to distance herself from her favored son.

Five months later, the narrator has a better relationship with his father, enjoying weekends together and receiving a promotion at work. He is in therapy, slowly healing from the trauma of his past. David, now living with Karen and their son, struggles to make ends meet after dropping out of college. The narrator chooses not to engage with David or Karen, focusing instead on his own recovery and future.
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[silverblade]

"A child shouldn't be raised in a broken home!"
"Then you shouldn't have broken it."

[EpicTalesChannel]

It's heart-wrenching to see how David's jealousy and actions tore the family apart, yet inspiring to witness the narrator's strength in overcoming adversity and focusing on his own healing and success.

[jamestown]

A man who is the victim of paternity fraud has no moral obligation to the child. Period. He has every right to leave and never look back, no matter the effect on the child.

The child may be innocent, but that does not mean he is owed continued affection or support from the wronged man.

[terrelldowns]

Sounds like the dad needs to DNA test David.

[lilyflower]

"Beyond her control " lol... um maaam, you made the decision

[failingartist]

Parents failed him dad opened his eyes but still let things go that far mom would of been dropped so fast

[SABIKASABIRA]

OP stayed with a person who cheated multiple times. She didn't think there would be consequences.

[shawnycoffman]

Cheating is no mistake. It's a conscious decision.

[r]

A family friend found out the kid he had been raising with his ex for the past 2 years wasn't his. He chose to remain as the kids parent. I cannot imagine how hard of a decision that was. Whatever the parent chooses leaves them in a horrible situation. I don't think anyone has the right to judge someone in that position. There is no right answer.

[cypherdk]

Why is it that people cheating always start crying etc when their partner wants to stop the relationship? Its not like they cried when being unfaithful.

[mecool]

That family ain't toxic That family is the entirety of Chernobyl

[oxtailsoup]

8:17 “a mix of shock, betrayal and disbelief overwhelmed me” really? She already cheated on you twice before this incident and you’re overwhelmed by shock and disbelief???

[ThinkAboutIt]

Lmfao his dad went from being awful to being an absolute G. Shut that favoritism bullshit right away

[FullContactCoder]

Toxic smothering mother created that monster of a younger brother.

[lulu-izbv]

LOL! What a glorious ending! Sadly, if your father dies before your mother, SHE will start harping about forgiveness and being fair to David. STAND YOUR GROUND, SIR!

[alwaysright]

Love how OP is surprised his wife has been unfaithful when it’s already happened twice lol.

[ImperialMachine]

"Never sugarcoated things" and here I am watching a cake being frosted and decorated with other sugary treats. Did you do that on purpose? 😂

[andreasmith]

Dad waited until his son became completely toxic before stepping in!!

[owenhollow]

The dad snapping back at Mom was the best part of this for me at the end. "Punished David enough" lol.

[adeolaobayan]

When people say "it was a mistake" I ask at what point was it a mistake? Mistaken identity? Drugged or drunk? When you got naked. When got aroused? When penetration began ...there are so many moments to retract consent. Unfaithfulness is a choice. An unrepentant choice