Anonymous wrote:I saw the subject line and thought I might be able to relate. After I read the post, I realize I have much more empathy for the sister in this scenario.
Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I told my immediate family at the same time and asked them not to tell extended family, as we have a big family and I was still processing and didn't want to be overwhelmed.
Within the hour, I was inundated with text messages and calls from extended family members, some asking how I felt, some asking if I thought I got cancer from the covid vax, or from using deodorant.
I traced the leak back to my older sister. I'm still mad / not really talking to her while she is acting flippant and like it's no big deal.
So, from my perspective, yes, you are the a**hole.
That’s terrible. She should have respected your wishes to have time to process. Sorry that happened.