A grieving man declines to hand over his late wife's clothing to a 'selfish' sister.

Over 22,000 people have reacted to a man's dramatic personal story on social media, with an additional 1,400 people commenting.

A man who lost his wife to ovarian cancer described a scenario on the "AITA" Reddit page involving his sister and his mother.

"My wife was a corporate lawyer and mediator," he wrote.

The man stated that the woman had some nice work clothes, but she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and passed away in two years. The last six months of her life were difficult.

During that time, "Sarah" didn't contribute anything to any of us.

He added, "My wife never liked her, I do not like her, and she is a selfish cow."

At my wife's wake, she inquired about my wife's attire, but I dismissed her inquiries.

He ignored his sister's request to choose a few items "to remember my wife by."

"I’m still not in the mood to deal with people."

Six months have passed since I last attended my mom's birthday, yet I'm still not in the mood to interact with others.

He wrote, "asking about my wife's clothes," when his sister came by.

He shared on the platform that he informed his wife about his desire to donate the items to a women's shelter, where she often helped, and that it would assist women in need with their court cases, appointments, and interviews.

The man said that his sister claimed that his wife was selfish even in death. He asked her what she meant, and she began ranting about how his wife always thought she was better than her and it was unfair that their clothes were going to charity instead of their family.

"I would rather see my wife's clothes lit on fire than on her back," the man said.

The sister "started crying, and my mom came over to see what was wrong."

My sister was taking the death of her sister-in-law hard, and my mom came over to see what was wrong. My mom told me to be easy on my sister.

The man wrote that the "insanity" of his mom's comment made him grab his gift and leave.

He added, "My mom acts like I ruined her birthday by being melodramatic, but I cannot believe their emotional blackmail toward me," over the clothes left by his wife "that they have no right to," he said.

He then asked others for their opinions.

A clinical psychologist was consulted by Planet Chronicle Digital for commentary on the personal story of a user who was praised by others on the platform for his actions and sentiments.

In the top "upvoted" comment, a user wrote, "Your wife was superior to your sister, who possesses a selfish character. I deeply regret your loss. You are not being overly dramatic; you are responding to something hurtful and thoughtless in a completely normal manner."

"The world is full of kind, supportive people who will offer you more of what you need than your blood relations."

This person advised against interacting with their mother and sister for a while, stating that their sister may never change and has no qualms about saying hurtful things to further her selfish goals.

You may discover individuals who can provide compassionate peer support if there is a group for young bereaved spouses in your area, such as through your religious denomination or a community mental health center.

As soon as you're ready, donate the clothes in your wife's name to the charity she supported.

The world is full of kind, supportive people who will offer you more of what you need than your blood relations. Please walk away — you've already gone through enough.

Another person remarked, "It's disrespectful and thoughtless to request items during a funeral. How could someone be so insensitive?"

"Who asks for things at a person's wake?"

This user added, "I am so sorry for your loss."

Your wife's desire to donate her clothes to a charitable organization is something I love.

I concur with the other person's remark. Joining a grief-share support group was a lifesaver for me years ago. Look up local churches for more information.

Another individual expressed this idea: "Do your mom or sister have access to your home when you're not present? If so, retrieve the keys."