Family dynamics can be complicated, especially when a loved one is disowned due to their sexual orientation. In a recent Reddit post, a 28-year-old man shared his story of being disowned by his parents for being gay. After eight years of silence, his niece asked why he never attended the family Christmas gathering. The man was faced with a difficult decision: to tell his niece the truth or to continue with his fabricated excuse. He chose the former, and the results were unfortunate. Read on to learn more about the family feud that ensued and to find out if the man was in the wrong.
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Grandparents outraged as niece discovers the truth behind a Christmas ban

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Grandparents shocked after their gay niece confronts them about Uncle’s Christmas ban. “How dare you!”

The uncle feels guilty after his niece calls out his Christmas ban and causes a family fight. AITA?

Grandparents’ views on the ban cause controversy among family members

Grandparents after niece learns about Uncle’s Christmas ban. AITA?
A 28-year-old man finds himself in a difficult situation with his family. He is gay, and his parents have disowned him for it. Despite this, he is still close with his sister and her daughter. Every year, his parents host a big Christmas gathering, which he is never invited to, but his sister and niece always attend. His niece asked why he never goes to their Christmas, so he was forced to tell her the truth. This caused her to call her grandparents and confront them, which in turn had her parents upset and confronting him. He feels bad for the situation he has caused and is wondering if he is the bad guy in this situation. Read on to see what the commenters have to say.
NTA: Good for you!

Grandparents outraged

Niece speaks out against homophobia

A parent’s empathy

Girl power!

NTA, You didn’t do anything wrong

NTA: Good for your niece

Grandparents defend gay niece

Bravery of 10-year-old niece

♀️ NTA: A niece’s slap of reality

NTA: Grandparents were wrong to expect their secret to be kept from 10-year-old

Grandparents NTA

NTA: Grandparents’ homophobia wreaks havoc on family

Uncle’s Christmas ban sparks controversy!

NTA: stand up to parents

Grandkids understanding

Not the a-hole⚖️
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♀️ 10yo more mature than adults?

Niece is a queen!

NTA. Grandma defends gay niece.

No a-hole here!

NTA: Factual & ♂️ Unemotional

NTA

Grandparents Outraged

Family drama!

Grandparents NTA their niece

Grandparents NTA honest answer
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Niece stands up for uncle!

NTA: Grandniece stands up!

NTA: Rightful outrage

Grandparents Outrage

NTA: Supporting your niece

Family feuds over homophobia

NTA: Being genuine

NTA. ♂️

Niece rocks boat

A 10-year-old learns the truth

NTA: Consequences of their actions

NTA: ♀️

NTA! 10-year-old niece is the wise one

Niece defends uncle’s love

Consequences of their own actions
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NTA. Family drama.

Kids know best!

Grandparents Outraged

Family communication breakdown

Grandparents’ mistake:

NTA ♀️

♀️ NTA – family drama!
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NTA: Good niece

NTA

NTA: Grandparents at Parents

LGBTQ+ can be themselves
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NTA: Ask why parents are ashamed of faith!

NTA: Reality check for sister

NTA Grandparents’ Reaction

NTA: What did Uncle do?

Niece stands up for

Grandparents NTA: ♀️ ♂️

♂️Parents handled by 10yo!

You’re NTA!

Good kid

What should you have done?

NTA!

NTA –

NTA – You just told the truth

NTA: Aunt and Sister Should be Proud

Half an A-hole

A**hole family drama

Family values in question

AHs exposed:

Showing love for a gay niece

Grandparents Outraged

Standing up to family

NTA: Sibling solidarity?

Niece is a legend!

NTA: ✋ OP’s sister is responsible!

NTA: Grandparents should have been told to F off years ago!

Grandparents’ homophobia called out By 10 yr-old!

Grandparents divided over gay niece’s Christmas ban
