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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/Aggravating-Suit-296 on 2023-10-04 16:48:12.
My brother got married 10 years ago to “Carly” and they asked to use my beachfront property as the venue. I said sure but you have to pay me. It’s not like I can let someone use it for free and I don’t have costs such as utilities. I’m not rich like that.
They were insulted so I told them to ask Carly’s rich daddy to pay. That set in motion a longstanding grudge between Carly and me. My brother got over it after he understood where I was coming from. They ended up doing quite well. I guess she felt insulted and entitled and I refused to apologize.
They have a 7yo son “Addison” who I’m very close to. I’m like a second dad to that kid. My brother has been battling cancer for a few years and his health is declining. He made it clear that he wants me to play an active role in Addison’s life and be the dad he won’t be able to be.
The only person making that hard is Carly. I finally told her that my brother’s impending death is bigger than your grudge against me and you need to drop it because your only child is going to need me more than ever.
She said not to talk to her that way. I said I’m not my brother and I’m not your dad. I don’t think you’re a princess. Grow up. If I were you, then I’d learn from this and do what’s best for that boy.