Family Visit Turns Cold After Brother Stumbles On His Guest’s Anxiety “Medicine”
A misunderstanding over one bag of gummies tore their family apart
We came across a story shared by a man (OP), who was trying to rebuild family bonds while managing his mental health.
After a few tough years marked by panic attacks, PTSD, and anxiety, OP finally found something that helped him sleep and stay calm: prescribed w**d gummies.
Recently, OP’s brother, Chris, invited him to stay with him and his wife, Lacey, for a few days. This was to help them bond better in this tough period, and also attend his son’s high school graduation.
Interestingly, Chris had been sending money to help OP stay afloat while he recovered, and this visit felt like the perfect opportunity to show appreciation.
Everything went smoothly at first. They laughed, celebrated, and enjoyed a rare moment of peace as a family.
But that changed on one fateful night. Apparently, OP usually eats one gummy before going to bed at night. So, he brought out the pack to get his daily dose.
In that moment, Chris walked in to have a little chat. While discussing with OP, he noticed the gummies on OP’s bed. The label alone was enough to set him off.
At this point, he was shocked and upset, accusing OP of bringing dr*gs into his home and endangering his teenage sons.
OP tried to explain that it was a doctor-approved treatment, not some reckless habit, but Chris wouldn’t hear it. In fact, his mind was made up to kick OP out that night.
Fortunately, Chris’s wife, Lacey, stepped in and diffused the situation, insisting that OP stay until the visit ended.
OP spent an extra day as planned and returned home. After some time passed, it was clear that Chris had gone silent on him.
It’s a story that hits on how fast family trust can crumble when personal choices clash with long-held beliefs.
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Let’s dig into the details….
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When Chris saw OP’s bag of ca**abis gummies, he was livid
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Chris made up his mind to throw OP out of his house
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Lacey walked in and calmed the tension. As planned, OP left after spending one more day
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Chris hasn’t spoken to OP ever since the incident
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We gathered some interesting comments from Netizens
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“It's obviously not helping you that much if you haven't been able to work for two years.”
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“ NTA. People are acting like you are lighting up a joint in the kitchen and passing it to his children.”
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“I'm sorry that you've got the weird situation of being supported by family who now will be unsupportive of your health treatments.”
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“If you really have medication needs that conflict with your host's environment, you need to have that conversation.”
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This one’s tricky because both sides feel justified. OP saw the gummies as medicine that keeps him grounded, while Chris viewed them as a dangerous risk inside his family home.
It’s the kind of conflict that exposes how deeply stigma around medical marijuana still runs, especially within families.
Maybe time will help them talk it out, or maybe this visit marked a real turning point in their relationship.
What do you think? Was Chris overreacting, or did OP cross a line by not warning him first?
