I’m Childfree, My Sister Made Me Pay Our Mom’s Hospital Bills Because “I Have No Responsibilities”
Family fights often cut deepest when money’s involved.
Medical bills can turn even close relatives into opponents, as one reader named Mary recently shared.
Mary’s story:
After their mom’s emergency surgery left an $8,000 bill, Mary expected to split the cost with her sister. But soon she learned her sister was planning a Disneyland Paris trip — and refused to pay her share, saying, “You don’t have kids to feed.”
The next morning, Mary woke up to chaos online: her sister had launched a GoFundMe using Mary’s photo and name, claiming Mary was “struggling financially” and paying all of their mom’s bills. The post went viral, reaching coworkers and even Mary’s boss.
When confronted, her sister shrugged it off: “Relax, I’m just raising money. People love a sad story.”
Now Mary feels humiliated and unsure how to move forward.
Advice:
1. Prioritize Mom, then money.
2. Protect your reputation.
3. Address the emotional wound.
