Woman Refuses to Acknowledge Sister at Work, Sparks Family Drama

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Imagine discovering a family secret that had been hidden from you for years, only to have it exposed at work by a sibling you barely knew. That's exactly what happened to one Reddit user, who found out that her mother had a five-year affair and had a daughter with the man she had the affair with.

The user's mother had remarried and moved her new husband and daughter into their family home. The user lost contact with them until the daughter joined her company and started working in her department. A family dinner to celebrate their mother's birthday turns into an explosive argument, with secrets revealed and accusations thrown.

But who is to blame? Was the user right to deny their sister, or were they being unfair and ungrateful to their family? Read the full story to find out.

Family affair causes divorce, remarriage, and 9 year grudge at work.

conflictedaughterkh | conflictedaughterkh

Hidden sister joins workplace, family secrets spill. 🤫

conflictedaughterkh | conflictedaughterkh

Family drama ensues as woman denies having a sister 😳

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Sister feud creates tension at family birthday dinner 🎂

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Family drama ensues after workplace feud, father demands reconciliation 🤔

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Daughter confronts father over misused college funds and child support 💰

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Unfair treatment in the family? 👀

conflictedaughterkh | conflictedaughterkh

Sisterly drama escalates to name-calling and social media posts 😔

conflictedaughterkh | conflictedaughterkh

Family feud over sister's work behavior, AITA for being harsh?

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OP clarifies details on family drama in separate comment thread 🔍

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Family secrets and lies spill out at a work dinner 😳

A woman's refusal to acknowledge her sister at work has sparked a family drama that uncovers years of secrets and lies. The woman's mother had a five-year affair with a man from work, divorced her husband, and married the man.

The man moved in with his daughter, Kylie, from his previous marriage, and the woman lived with them before leaving for college. When Kylie joined the woman's company and started working in her department, the woman told her not to disclose their relations.

However, Kylie asked the woman to come home for a family dinner, and after the woman agreed, she was bombarded with questions about why she refused to acknowledge Kylie at work. This led to a heated argument where family secrets and financial misdeeds were revealed, causing a rift between the woman and her family.

Some friends and family members are divided on whether the woman is in the wrong. Read on for the comments and reactions to this family drama.

Commenter suggests legal action against cheating mother for stolen money 💰

Phoriafear | Phoriafear

NTA handles complicated blended family drama with grace and poise 🙌

rediitbuju | rediitbuju

NTA, commenters suggest legal action and exposing truth on social media

conflictedaughterkh | conflictedaughterkh

Cutting off toxic family members and reporting to HR 💪

worryaboutYOUhoe | worryaboutYOUhoe

NTA stands up against family betrayal, plans legal action and HR involvement 💪

avast2006 | avast2006

Expose the truth, let the trash take itself out! 🗣️💥 NTA

mizrakeen | mizrakeen

Sibling drama and family feuds 👆 cutting all ties 👌

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Family drama ensues as commenter takes a stance on sisterhood 🤔

v2den | v2den

Time to go low contact and throw favoritism back 🤨

unregisteredInsanity | unregisteredInsanity

NTA. One-on-one convo w/ Kylie is better, tell Greg off 🤬

Raemlouch | Raemlouch

Commenter questions custody arrangement in family drama.

Djorgal | Djorgal

A dad's condescending attitude gets him called out. NTA, OP 👏

eugenesnewdream | eugenesnewdream

Standing up for yourself and your finances 💰💪

OneBall23 | OneBall23

Family drama and favoritism, but OP is NTA 🙌

AQualityKoalaTeacher | AQualityKoalaTeacher

Take legal action 💰💼 against greedy family members.

goddessgrey | goddessgrey

Commenter sympathizes with poster's family situation, calls out terrible behavior. 😔

dead_inside224 | dead_inside224

Commenter sarcastically questions why OP should be grateful

Fudgenuggle | Fudgenuggle

Family drama over financial support and boundaries 🤑🚫

Mcinqueens25 | Mcinqueens25

🤔 Family financial drama uncovered in comment thread

zaftig_stig | zaftig_stig

Why hide the sisterhood? Confusion over family secrets sparks drama.

Philosopher_3 | Philosopher_3

Setting boundaries with family doesn't make you the bad guy 👍

ohcommash_t | ohcommash_t

NTA stands up to selfish parents with wise legal advice.

Namshoke | Namshoke

Acknowledging your step sister in the workplace is essential 🤝

AmishTanker | AmishTanker

OP had to shut down rumors after Kylie ignored their agreement 🤐

nancybabitch | nancybabitch

Woman refuses to acknowledge step-sister, sparks family feud 💥

The_Final_Analysis | The_Final_Analysis

NTA for cutting off family who owe you money 💰🚫

mbates-luc | mbates-luc

Family drama ensues after misdirected anger and social media call-out 😬

coolioboolio24 | coolioboolio24

OP is NTA for cutting off family who stole from her 💰

GI-JUGG | GI-JUGG

Childhood trauma from unfair treatment at father's home. NTA. 😢

SuspiciousChest7 | SuspiciousChest7

NTA OP's family stole from her and demands loyalty. Cut them off 👌

Nerdsona | Nerdsona

Why hide your stepsister? 🤔

JuniperusRex | JuniperusRex

Curious about the financial situation, commenter asks for more information.

WritPositWrit | WritPositWrit

Commenter believes OP is not the a**hole 👍

Asantos1234 | Asantos1234

Family drama at work when bio dad is not acknowledged 😔

jillianleemonroe | jillianleemonroe

Suing for justice 💰👨‍⚖️ Did Kylie know? 🤔

Broisha | Broisha

Family drama ensues as woman denies sisterhood with step-sibling. NTA.

River_Song47 | River_Song47

Dad saves the day 💰👨‍👧‍👧

arnav_trivedy | arnav_trivedy

NTA gets a pass, family drama ensues 👀💥

dr3amcast3r | dr3amcast3r

Protect yourself at work, but don't let family drama win 🤞

LadyGrey1174 | LadyGrey1174

Cutting toxic family ties, NTA takes a stand. 💪

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NTA. Consider legal action if evidence of intended money use.

BandNervous | BandNervous

Cutting ties with family for financial justice 💰👋

nebunala4328 | nebunala4328

College fund stolen, family torn apart. NTA takes stand. 💯

Deerpacolyps | Deerpacolyps

Financially betrayed by family? Explore legal options 💰⚖️

Sims177 | Sims177

Calling out family manipulation 💣👀

Thowaway252 | Thowaway252

Family drama brewing with NTA verdict as the tip-off 🤔

Frejian | Frejian

A messy situation with no clear judgement, but parents in wrong 😕

charcoalblueaviator | charcoalblueaviator

User suggests suing for money in family drama 💰 🤣

lDitah | lDitah

Setting boundaries with family can be tough 💔

DutyValuable | DutyValuable