My Sister Betrayed Me Over $25,000… But Karma Had Other Plans

Family is supposed to be built on trust, loyalty, and support. But sometimes, the people we expect to protect us are the ones who hurt us most. That became clear when my sister and her husband asked to borrow $25,000 to stop their home from going into foreclosure.

It wasn’t a small amount. It was my emergency savings—money I had worked years to build. I hesitated, knowing how lending to family can end badly. But she called in tears, saying I was their last hope. Against my better judgment, I transferred the money, trusting her promise to repay me.

Months passed with no payments, only excuses. When I finally asked for a plan, she calmly told me I shouldn’t expect the money back—it caused too much stress.

It wasn’t the loss of $25,000 that broke me. It was realizing my kindness meant nothing. We haven’t spoken since.