Emily’s father had known he was dying months ahead of time and held meetings with his four children to distribute his assets. Emily received a 1974 Porsche 914, which was in poor condition, along with some money. Her siblings, Brother and Sister, received other vehicles, and all paperwork was done before their father passed away.
They Tried to Set Her Up
After their father’s death, Sister had all of the vehicle keys, including the key to Emily’s Porsche. Emily hired someone to put the car in storage until she could have her house and garage built. However, Sister was evasive about the keys, and suddenly, she and Brother showed up with the car on a trailer. Emily had to cancel her arrangements, lose her deposit, and hustle to rearrange everything. Brother and Sister teased Emily, telling her to give the car to Sister if she couldn’t handle it, but Emily declined.
A Complete Mess
Emily’s house had delays, and Sister bought an existing house with a garage, which she offered up for the Porsche. Emily refused, and the car ended up in Brother’s field. A few weeks later, Sister told Emily that Brother had hit her car while putting Emily’s Porsche in her garage, and then Sister began a long game of thwarting Emily’s attempts to retrieve it.
She Called the Cops
After two years of thwarted attempts, Emily called the police, and they agreed to standby while Emily retrieved the car. Brother attempted to beat her to it, but Emily managed to get there first. When she arrived, Sister and her boyfriend screamed at her and disowned her.
A Deluded Family Set Up
Sister refused to speak to Emily, and their mother kept telling Emily that she needed to apologize and give the car back to Sister. Brother claimed that Emily gave the car to Sister, but Emily stood firm that she never gave it to her and repeatedly said no. Emily sold off her property, including the Porsche, and moved across the country to get away from her family.
Her Family Still Won’t Drop It
Five years later, her family still won’t drop the issue, and they continue to call Emily the jerk for not giving Sister the car, calling the police on her own family, embarrassing Sister in front of her neighbors, refusing to apologize, and abandoning her family to live amongst strangers.
What Do You Think?
Emily wonders if she is the one in the wrong and seeks the opinion of others, asking, “Of course, I think I’m not a jerk here, but what do you think?”
Clear Communication
The situation raises questions about the distribution of assets after a parent’s death and the importance of clear communication. It also highlights the potential for family conflict and the difficulty of resolving disputes when emotions run high.
A Mixed Set of Opinions
Some people may side with Emily, arguing that the car was clearly hers, and she had every right to keep it. Others may argue that Emily should have been more accommodating to her sister’s requests and that the situation could have been resolved with better communication and compromise.
A Deep, Deep Rift
Despite the differing opinions, what is clear is that the situation has caused a deep rift in the family. Emily’s decision to move away has only made matters worse, and her family’s unwillingness to let go of the issue has prevented any chance of reconciliation. Emily no longer wanted anything to do with her family and was glad she was able to cut free at this point of her life.
Family Conflicts are Difficult to Deal With
Emily’s story is a reminder of the importance of clear communication and respect in resolving disputes within families. It also highlights the difficulty of dealing with family conflicts, especially when emotions run high and there are differing opinions on what is fair and just.
She Can Move On
In the end, Emily may never get the closure she seeks, but she can take comfort in knowing that she stood up for herself and her rights. She can also take solace in the fact that she has moved on and started a new life, free from the drama and conflict that plagued her in the past.
The Internet Responded
This commenter wrote, “Her siblings valued a neat car over respecting their dead father’s wishes and memory to the point that they stole OP’s inheritance and now have the gall to act offended that she reclaimed her property.”
More Internet Responses
Another person had this opinion and commented, “I was infuriated just reading about this, OP you were far more patient than I could have been. Calling the cops was a sensible precaution and your sister embarrassed herself by making a scene, you had nothing to do with her ridiculous behaviour. Emphatically you’re not the jerk here.”
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