Gay Grandchild Demands Half of the $50K Her Brother Received After Her Homophobic Grandpa Cut Her Off His Will

"This has left me wondering whether I am the AH, as my sister was a victim of my grandfather's bigotry..."

Jesse

Published in Interesting
31 Jan 2023

Gay Grandchild Demands Half of the $50K Her Brother Received After Her Homophobic Grandpa Cut Her Off His Will

Injustice is something that each and every one of us is quite familiar with. Most people witness it and are victims of it several times in their lifetime, and there's nothing anyone can do to prevent it.
We usually tolerate injustice from strangers and people who don't interact with us that much. However, when your own family members are biased and don't treat you like your peers, it can be heartbreaking.
Just like everyone else, family members can also be prejudiced, and even your blood ties can't protect you from their doctrine. It's something many people learn to live with by simply cutting contact or at least reducing it.
A situation like this is echoed by Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a relationship therapist, who states, "Family dynamics can often reflect societal biases, and it's crucial to navigate these relationships with care." You can find more insights on her website, dralexandrasolomon.com.
In a recent case, a Redditor shared how his homophobic grandfather passed away and left no inheritance for his sister due to her LGBTQ+ identity. The sister demanded half of the inheritance, but the user felt as if she was not entitled to what is now legally his money.
The community had a variety of reactions to the user's post. Scroll down to check out the full Reddit post, and scroll a little further to read the comments from the original post.

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Here's the original post by a Reddit user who later deleted his account:

OP and his grandfather were both combat veterans, which helped them understand each other better than others.

OP got along well with his grandfather, except that he disapproved of his views on the LGBTQ+ community.

Understanding the Impact of Family Dynamics

OP's sister is part of the LGBTQ+ community and had cut all contact with her grandpa long ago.

OP doubted how he handled the situation, which pushed him to consult with the Reddit community.

Here's how the Reddit community reacted to the user's post:

OP is well aware that it's unfair his sister didn't receive any inheritance.

OP has already made his decision and never intended to be fair.

At least he was honest about it.

Constructing Fairness in Family Relationships

"You were the golden grandchild and now reap the benefits from the fact she was a target rather than because of your own actions."

If OP's sister were straight, she would have received the amount she asked for.

OP needs to do what's morally correct despite being able to legally keep the money.

That's when the bonds are at their strongest.

What the sister attempted is no different from OP's decision to keep all the money.

OP should recognize that the grandfather's treatment was unfair.

"OP would be the a-hole if he doesn't share with his sister."

OP could change the ratio but should still give his sister something.

If you want nothing to do with someone, you should not take their money.

"Greed is the sister's only motive."

"A 50/50 split would be the simplest way to go."

The sister should at least receive a portion of the inheritance.

Psychological Analysis

Analysis & Alternative Approaches

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