Sorry for not being around to update or respond for a while! I took several people’s advice, told my brother that I was down because my bed was so violently uncomfortable and he brought it up to my parents, I read this to my parents but changed ages, genders and the hobby so it sounded like another person, essentially hid it. At the end, I told them I felt the same and related to the story, and how bad my back pain was. I told them how I couldn’t lie on one side without big red marks where I had been laying even after only 10 minutes etc etc. And I got grounded for being ‘ungrateful, rude and dramatic’. For about 2 weeks. I only just got my phone back to update you all.
Good news is that me and my brother (mainly him) wore my parents down and I got a new mattress! A cheap memory and high density foam one off of Amazon (only 76 quid on an offer, normally 89 or something) and it has been the dream! I’m no longer in so much pain, it’s so good on my back (medium firmness, not too hard, not too soft) my joints aren’t angry at me as much and I genuinely sleep for over 10 hours each time. It’s amazing. I feel well rested for the first time in months.
Other good news, I completed an interview for a university, have another for a college and have an unconditional for a year course to lead me into the main course I want because I didn’t meet entry requirements AND I for my Christmas money, which I will splurge on my dream piercings because I deserve that shit X3. I thought I should update you all now that I’m finally able to. Thank you all for your advice, offers and just general help and support. You gave me the confidence to sort of stand up for myself, and it got me exactly what I needed. (not only against my parents, but against my brothers aggressive tendencies when I challenge him when needed, which is getting more common as he ages)
Thanks again,
(Check my profile for the original story getting the update if you need it)
#[Please Find Original Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1qsiosd/aita_for_interrupting_my_autistic_brothers/)
Glad it worked out ☺️
oh yay! I remember the original post, and it’s good to know that things have worked out for you. May you have many more years of peaceful sleep 🙂
I remember commenting. I’m so glad you got a mattress. Your parents leave much to be desired but it’s nice to hear that your brother showed up for you.
Being able to stick to your routine as an autistic person is great and all, but you also need to be able to cope when things aren’t a part of your routine. If they have only been taught to stick to routines then they are not equipped to deal with real life and when it inevitably throws a curve ball.
I’m so glad your brother is on your side. Congrats on your schooling and Christmas money!
The fact that it took your brother wearing them down to finally get you a mattress is appalling.
Glad it all got sorted though!
Yeah, I’m glad that OP managed to figure out a way to work with their brother on this, to get the result they needed. Their parents are awful.
I’m so glad that once your brother actually stopped and listened that he realized the issue and went to bat for you. It doesn’t sound like your parents would have relented on your word alone, which sucks. Enjoy that mattress!
As someone with scoliosis I literally feel your pain.
Glad things are better OP!