AITA for giving my sons room to my grandchild?
Channel: Storys of Reddit
Date: 2024-04-06

I'm a 56-year-old woman with three children: Brad (32), who lives 4 hours away; Emma (29), who recently moved back home due to a breakup and is 32 weeks pregnant; and Sophia (23), who still lives with us. We own a 4-bedroom home, and Brad's old room has been mostly unused since he moved out 3 years ago, except for the occasional visit.

Emma's return home was under difficult circumstances, including the end of an abusive relationship and financial challenges. To support her and prepare for our first grandchild, I decided to renovate Brad's old room into a nursery, ensuring it would also accommodate Brad during his visits. When I informed Brad about these plans, he was upset, feeling excluded and replaced by the baby. He accused Emma of irresponsibility and expressed a sense of loss over his childhood room being repurposed.

I love all my children and want to support them as best I can, considering the limitations of our living situation. Brad's reaction has left me questioning my decision. Am I the asshole for repurposing his room without his consent, given the circumstances?

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