My Family Begged Me To Come Home For A Reunion, Turns Out They Just Wanted A… Reddit Family Stories

My Family Begged Me To Come Home For A Reunion, Turns Out They Just Wanted A… Reddit Family Stories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Mom Said, “Since You’re Here, Watch Your Sister’s Kids For A Few Days." I Picked Up My Suitcase And Replied, "Didn’t You Ask Me To Come Home Because You Missed Me?” Then Left Despite Their Shouting Behind Me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I, 34, male, grew up in Portland, work in tech sales, and have always been the family backup in my family. Dad, 59, male, is the type who thinks yelling equals leadership. Mom, 56, female, is the perpetual peacekeeper who never stands up to him. Sister Jenna, 31, female, was the golden child who somehow never had to grow up. She could bat her eyelashes and get out of chores while I was mowing lawns in the rain. When our parents got screwed in the 2009 housing crash, I was starting my career at this midsized tech company selling software solutions to healthcare providers... #redditstories #askreddit #redditfamily #redditstories