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Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 03-13-2007, 10:58 PM

Okay guys I have a dilema. Tonight my sister was dogsitting at my father's sister's house and right next door is my father's aunt so they saw each other. While they were talking, my sister mentioned my brother is autistic and she rolled her eyes and said yeah right, no he's not. That really hurt my sister and called us to come get her but didn't tell us why. When we got there she wasn't outside so I went to go get her and she told me what I happened. I got mad and went over to my aunt's house asked my Aunt about it. This is how the conversation went.

Me: May I talk to you?
Aunt: Sure.
Me: What do you think you're doing?
Aunt: Excuse me?
Me: Telling Erin Sean isn't Austic?
Aunt: Well how am I supposed to know I don't see him.
Me: And who's fault is that?
Aunt: Get lost Kelly.

She turned around and walked back to the kitchen where everyone including my Dad was sitting in the kitchen listening and I slammed out of the house. When I got in the car I just started to cry. Half because I never got thrown out of a house before lol and half because my sister was mad. She liked dogsitting to get extra money and now she's afraid they won't ask her to do it anymore.

Do you think what I did was the right thing to do?

Ireneparalegal · 03-13-2007, 11:46 PM

Hell no. The nerve of someone, especially a relative to imply that someone is or isn't autistic. And her lame ass excuse that "she didn't know"...SO FRIGGIN' WHAT??? That was soooo rude of her.

dawsongirl · 03-14-2007, 12:19 AM

I agree with Irene. Stand up for your brother...nothing wrong with that! Family doesn't say stupid **** like that to someone's face. Some family.

snl 70s show fan · 03-14-2007, 01:29 AM

you did nothing wrong at all kelly your brother is very lucky to have a sister like you to stand up for him like that. good for you

Max Whittaker · 03-14-2007, 02:04 AM

I admire that you had to guts to say what was on your mind to her face; rather than simply complaining about it in private to other family members. Yes. You did good.

Lex Luthor · 03-14-2007, 02:17 AM

I think you certainly did the right thing, I wonder though why your dad did ot stand up to her as well. Good for you for standing up for your brother

Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 03-14-2007, 03:35 AM

Thanks everyone. My mother is extremely proud of me too. I guess I am still in shock that I did that. It was just reaction, like when you pull your hand away from a hot stove. It's 3:34am where I live and I can't sleep.

I keep replaying her saying "Get lost" in my head over and over and over and over and over......

julian bozo · 03-14-2007, 02:06 PM

No. You were right. She was wrong. Hope your sister can find a better job.

Superstar · 03-14-2007, 02:34 PM

you didn't do anything wrong. You shouldn't feel bad about it.

Max Whittaker · 03-14-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo_Luvs_Ketchup

Thanks everyone. My mother is extremely proud of me too. I guess I am still in shock that I did that. It was just reaction, like when you pull your hand away from a hot stove. It's 3:34am where I live and I can't sleep.

I keep replaying her saying "Get lost" in my head over and over and over and over and over......

I have an aunt just like that. In fact, I've got several extended family members who are essentially wasting space. Just one reason I'm not close to most of them. I'm only close to my immediate family and an Aunt and a couple cousins.

Nighthawk76 · 03-14-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo_Luvs_Ketchup

Thanks everyone. My mother is extremely proud of me too. I guess I am still in shock that I did that. It was just reaction, like when you pull your hand away from a hot stove. It's 3:34am where I live and I can't sleep.

I keep replaying her saying "Get lost" in my head over and over and over and over and over......

You did the right thing, Kelly. I'm proud of you too.

Courtnee · 03-14-2007, 05:33 PM

You were in the right, Kelly. MORE POWER TO YOU!

Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 03-14-2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks everyone! Last night I didn't get to sleep till 5:30am but I do not regret it one bit. I would do anything for my brother. Thanks again everyone!

I guess I was second guessing myself because I acted that way towards family.

And yes, this family was estranged for people who didn't know. We just started talking to them again a few months ago, but they haven't seen my brother. We won't allow it and thank god we didn't.

TripperFan · 03-14-2007, 06:54 PM

Sure sounded right on to me. I don't know the background, but nobody has the right to judge anyone like that unless they're certified and have tested and examined them.
SHE'S the one who was rude, and trust me, I'm sure anyone who overheard that, or if she filled them all in once you left, is going to think that too - they might not say it to her, but she really made herself look ignorant.
You're a good sister - not only to your sister, but standing up for your brother also.
If your sister isn't asked back, she can always post flyers in your neighbourhood advertising that she'll dogsit - plus with the experience she's had with her dad's dog, she can say she's experienced. I know I'd rather leave my dogs with her than your aunt!

theshark8777 · 03-14-2007, 06:54 PM

Nope I agree. Its the older siblings job to protect the younger ones. I would have done the same thing.

03-13-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
Jo_Luvs_Ketchup Member Eternal Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Posts: 4,195	Do You Think What I Did Was Wrong? Okay guys I have a dilema. Tonight my sister was dogsitting at my father's sister's house and right next door is my father's aunt so they saw each other. While they were talking, my sister mentioned my brother is autistic and she rolled her eyes and said yeah right, no he's not. That really hurt my sister and called us to come get her but didn't tell us why. When we got there she wasn't outside so I went to go get her and she told me what I happened. I got mad and went over to my aunt's house asked my Aunt about it. This is how the conversation went. Me: May I talk to you? Aunt: Sure. Me: What do you think you're doing? Aunt: Excuse me? Me: Telling Erin Sean isn't Austic? Aunt: Well how am I supposed to know I don't see him. Me: And who's fault is that? Aunt: Get lost Kelly. She turned around and walked back to the kitchen where everyone including my Dad was sitting in the kitchen listening and I slammed out of the house. When I got in the car I just started to cry. Half because I never got thrown out of a house before lol and half because my sister was mad. She liked dogsitting to get extra money and now she's afraid they won't ask her to do it anymore. Do you think what I did was the right thing to do?

03-13-2007, 11:46 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Hell no. The nerve of someone, especially a relative to imply that someone is or isn't autistic. And her lame ass excuse that "she didn't know"...SO FRIGGIN' WHAT??? That was soooo rude of her.
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03-14-2007, 02:04 AM	#5
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03-14-2007, 02:17 AM	#6
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	I think you certainly did the right thing, I wonder though why your dad did ot stand up to her as well. Good for you for standing up for your brother
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03-14-2007, 05:33 PM	#12
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	You were in the right, Kelly. MORE POWER TO YOU!
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03-14-2007, 12:19 AM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I agree with Irene. Stand up for your brother...nothing wrong with that! Family doesn't say stupid **** like that to someone's face. Some family.

03-14-2007, 01:29 AM	#4
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	you did nothing wrong at all kelly your brother is very lucky to have a sister like you to stand up for him like that. good for you

03-14-2007, 03:35 AM	#7
Jo_Luvs_Ketchup Member Eternal Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Posts: 4,195	Thanks everyone. My mother is extremely proud of me too. I guess I am still in shock that I did that. It was just reaction, like when you pull your hand away from a hot stove. It's 3:34am where I live and I can't sleep. I keep replaying her saying "Get lost" in my head over and over and over and over and over......

03-14-2007, 02:06 PM	#8
julian bozo Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Cullman,Al,United States Posts: 1,534	No. You were right. She was wrong. Hope your sister can find a better job.

03-14-2007, 02:34 PM	#9
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	you didn't do anything wrong. You shouldn't feel bad about it.

03-14-2007, 06:22 PM	#13
Jo_Luvs_Ketchup Member Eternal Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Posts: 4,195	Thanks everyone! Last night I didn't get to sleep till 5:30am but I do not regret it one bit. I would do anything for my brother. Thanks again everyone! I guess I was second guessing myself because I acted that way towards family. And yes, this family was estranged for people who didn't know. We just started talking to them again a few months ago, but they haven't seen my brother. We won't allow it and thank god we didn't.

03-14-2007, 06:54 PM	#14
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Sure sounded right on to me. I don't know the background, but nobody has the right to judge anyone like that unless they're certified and have tested and examined them. SHE'S the one who was rude, and trust me, I'm sure anyone who overheard that, or if she filled them all in once you left, is going to think that too - they might not say it to her, but she really made herself look ignorant. You're a good sister - not only to your sister, but standing up for your brother also. If your sister isn't asked back, she can always post flyers in your neighbourhood advertising that she'll dogsit - plus with the experience she's had with her dad's dog, she can say she's experienced. I know I'd rather leave my dogs with her than your aunt!
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03-14-2007, 06:54 PM	#15
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Nope I agree. Its the older siblings job to protect the younger ones. I would have done the same thing.
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