Woman Ditches Family Thanksgiving After Ex & His Kid Show Up Uninvited

Family gatherings can be a source of joy and connection, but for one 26-year-old woman, it turned into a nightmare. After ending a tumultuous relationship with her ex, Tom, she thought she had moved on. But her parents had other plans. They secretly invited Tom and his son to Thanksgiving dinner, hoping for a romantic reconciliation. Little did they know, their meddling would lead to an explosive confrontation and a daughter storming out of the house.

Parents Adored Tom

A Relationship-ending Revelation

Parents’ Desperate Attempt to Save the Relationship

Thanksgiving Surprise

A Swift Exit ‍♀️

Mom’s Explanation

Parents’ Secret Plan Exposed

A Forced Reconciliation?

Setting Boundaries ✋

Phone Off, Drama On

A Calmer Conversation ️

Mom Apologizes, but… ❗

Christmas Plans Revealed

An Ultimatum Issued ⚠️

Parents’ Accusations and Guilt Trips

Caught in the Crossfire: Family Torn Apart by Love and Loyalty

Despite her parents’ good intentions, their surprise Thanksgiving reunion only pushed their daughter further away. Frustrated and hurt, she issued an ultimatum: if Tom is present at any family event, she won’t be there. Her parents accused her of being cruel, even attempting to guilt-trip her with the needs of Tom’s young son. But she stood her ground, refusing to let her parents dictate her life and relationships. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…

NTA. Respect OP’s desire not to see ex’s family. Parents being selfish.

NTA. Family chooses ex over you, make plans with chosen family.

NTA for setting boundaries with interfering parents and manipulative ex.

Taking a stand for family values

Setting boundaries with family during holidays. NTA

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Ex’s uninvited appearance at Thanksgiving causes family drama. NTA.

NTA for ditching Thanksgiving after ex & his kid showed up uninvited . Commenters agree that parents were manipulative & Tom was a huge AH.

Hallmark movie plot or real-life holiday nightmare?

Sole custody in the wrong hands can lead to stalking

Setting boundaries and sticking to them. NTA

Commenter questions family’s behavior towards abusive ex, seeks more information.

Commenter defends OP’s decision to skip Thanksgiving with ex.

Family drama and creepy behavior on Thanksgiving. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family during holidays. NTA

Family drama at Thanksgiving, but OP is NTA

Maintaining a relationship with ex’s family is okay, but boundaries matter

Sarcastic comment and relatable reply about phone interviews.

Setting boundaries and moving on. NTA wins this round!

Family chooses ex and his kid over OP, NTA for leaving

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.

Setting boundaries with family during holidays

Parents prioritize fantasy over child’s needs. NTA for leaving.

Setting boundaries is key. Don’t let anyone manipulate you.

Commenter defends OP’s decision to skip Thanksgiving with ex drama.

Set boundaries with manipulative parents and prioritize your own well-being. NTA

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for going low contact

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.

OP is NTA for not wanting to play house with surprise kid ‍♀️

Navigating family dynamics during the holidays can be tough

Standing up to family pressure. NTA wins the day!

Navigating family drama during the holidays

Setting boundaries is important, even on holidays.

Choosing between ex and family on Thanksgiving? NTA, parents are!

Choosing a boyfriend over your own daughter? Definitely NTA.

Setting boundaries with family for your own happiness.

Breaking up with Tom and ditching Thanksgiving? NTA, move on!

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries.

Justified NTA for skipping Thanksgiving with unwanted ex and kid

Spice up your Christmas with a fake boyfriend ‍

Mother invites ex and his kid without consent, NTA for standing up.

Savage response to unwanted ex at Thanksgiving dinner. NTA.

Supportive commenter suggests hilarious revenge plan for Thanksgiving drama.

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary

Choosing an ex over your own child? Definitely not okay

Skipping Christmas may be the best option

Choose between me or Tom and his kid. NTA.

Parents prioritize ex and his kid over daughter, super creepy behavior

Not the a**hole! Let’s hear why…

Ex shows up uninvited to Thanksgiving, possible stalker alert

Choosing ex’s kid over own blood grandchildren? NTA stands firm

Commenter refuses to tolerate ex and his kid at Thanksgiving.

Setting boundaries with family is important for self-care.

Choosing between a child and an ex? NTA all the way!

No need for explanation, you’re NTA! Good luck!

NTA- Ex’s family overstepping boundaries, consider revenge with fake boyfriend

Hilarious suggestion for dealing with unwanted ex at holiday party

Cutting ties with family can be tough, but sometimes necessary

Taking control of your own life and boundaries.

Stand your ground and set boundaries with your parents

NTA. Family values a pretend grandchild over their own daughter. ‍♀️

Don’t let guilt trips ruin your holiday. Stand your ground!

Spicy response! This commenter is not afraid to move on.

Skip Christmas, go NC, and protect your future family. NTA

Woman stands up for her decision to skip Thanksgiving with ex.

Setting boundaries with exes during holidays is tough, NTA handled it gracefully

Setting boundaries with family during holidays, NTA

Ex’s uninvited presence ruins Thanksgiving. NTA and no ma’am!!

Commenter supports OP’s decision and calls out family’s behavior.

Sassy reply to mom’s boyfriend, with a hint of sarcasm

Setting boundaries with ex’s child, NTA for ditching Thanksgiving.

Family drama and a fake grandkid. NTA wins.

Setting boundaries is important. Cut out toxic friends and family.

Ex crashes Thanksgiving, commenter supports OP’s decision to leave.

Commenter questioned about distance from family and boyfriend’s location.

NTA comment suggests family’s inappropriate adoption of ex’s child

Supportive comment with no replies

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for sticking to them

Commenter questions family’s intelligence in hilarious Thanksgiving mishap