Imagine being excluded from family holidays for years, only to be called a 'selfish arsehole' for wanting to spend your birthday with your mom. That's the unfortunate reality for this 17-year-old, who has always been treated like an outsider by his stepdad's mother, Brenda. Despite his mom and stepdad being together since he was 5, Brenda made it clear that she doesn't consider him part of the family, leaving him out of lavish vacations and other family events. With his beloved granddad passing away last year, the teen now faces a lonely birthday and pleads with his mom to stay home with him. But instead of understanding, his mom and stepdad get angry and call him a 'brat'. Let's dive into this heart-wrenching story. 😔💔
Teen Banned from Family Holidays Pleads with Mom to Stay Home on His Birthday 😢
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So, our heartbroken protagonist faces a lonely birthday without his late granddad, who was his best friend. All he wants is for his mom to stay home with him this year, but instead, he's met with anger and accusations of being a 'selfish arsehole' and a 'brat'. With his stepdad's mother, Brenda, continuing to exclude him from family events, it's hard not to feel for this teen who just wants to feel included and loved on his special day. Let's see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged situation... 💬
Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out family's behavior. 👏
e_hatt_swank | e_hatt_swank
Encouraging support for OP to cut ties with abusive family. 💪
IceQueenTigerMumma | IceQueenTigerMumma
Excluded from family vacations, birthday ban is the last straw 😔
doodleywootson | doodleywootson
Heartwarming comment thread about chosen family and unconditional love ❤
AffectionateMine2220 | AffectionateMine2220
Mom neglected OP since age 5, now calls him selfish? 😑
SunnyRose57 | SunnyRose57
Commenter sympathizes with teen's situation, offers support and advice.
debdnow | debdnow
Celebrate adulthood with a party while family's away 🎉
OhButWhyNow | OhButWhyNow
Commenters agree: NTA, mom and family are trash 💯
orismommy | orismommy
Commenter sympathizes with teen and criticizes his mom's behavior 🤯
flutterby727 | flutterby727
Documenting the mistreatment and reminding her of it later. 👍
redsoxx1996 | redsoxx1996
Heartbreaking exclusion from family holidays. Supportive replies offer comfort 🤗
saurellia | saurellia
Commenter empathizes with teen and calls out mom and stepdad 👏
Emotional_Fan_7011 | Emotional_Fan_7011
Mother's unfair treatment of son sparks sympathy from commenter.
Bazzlekry | Bazzlekry
Mom's enabling behavior called out by commenter. 👏
Not-a-Cranky-Panda | Not-a-Cranky-Panda
Firm but fair NTA comment shuts down immature mom behavior 💪
Eyeofthestorm2251 | Eyeofthestorm2251
Supportive comment encourages going no contact with toxic family members ❤️
Mammoth-Neat-5930 | Mammoth-Neat-5930
Heartbreaking story of a neglected child and his unsupportive family. 😢
stressyandmessy25 | stressyandmessy25
Commenter sympathizes with teen and criticizes stepmom, receives support.
mcmurrml | mcmurrml
Cut ties with your AH mom. 👍
Creative_Trick_3818 | Creative_Trick_3818
Heartbreaking story of neglect by a mother. NTA.
sarilyn6 | sarilyn6
Teen feels excluded from family holidays, commenters offer support ❤️
aelib88 | aelib88
NTA OP deserves to be treated as family 💜
castlextown | castlextown
Cut toxic family ties and live your best life 💪
[deleted] | [deleted]
Family fails to make sacrifices, NTA stands up for self 👏
MissionRevolution306 | MissionRevolution306
User suggests leaving and exposing 'trash humans' with 🔥
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Family goes on holiday without teen on his 18th birthday 😞
squigs | squigs
Commenter empathizes with kid's situation and encourages him to cut toxic family off. 👏
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Mom and stepdad exclude son from family vacations, NTA for feeling hurt 😔
fleshcoloredbanana | fleshcoloredbanana
Cutting out family at 18? 🤔 NTA comment sparks debate.
rapidedward | rapidedward
Commenter and replies agree: parents suck donkey balls 🐶
Potential-Grab-2536 | Potential-Grab-2536
Supportive comment tells teen to have a happy birthday without mom 🎂
Decent_Sky_9880 | Decent_Sky_9880
Planning to leave for uni, but still banned from holidays 😔
altonaerjunge | altonaerjunge
Commenter empathizes with teen's family struggles, offers advice 💡
Witapaa | Witapaa
Empathetic commenter supports teen's fear of being alone after loss 😢
crazicc | crazicc
Excluded from family holidays, teen pleads to stay home 😢
Throwaway-2587 | Throwaway-2587
Teen's mom and family are massive AHs for excluding him from holidays 😠
Boredpanda31 | Boredpanda31
Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation, but criticizes parents. 😕
National-Zombie3303 | National-Zombie3303
NTA. Move out and let them realize their mistake 🙌
canuck_2022 | canuck_2022
Commenter claims not to be the a**hole, sparks curiosity.
Soiree1999 | Soiree1999
Find a chosen family. Don't owe your mother anything. Move out. 🙌
DazzlingAssistant342 | DazzlingAssistant342
Heartbreaking comment about a mom's mistreatment of her child 😢
eatshoney | eatshoney
Heartfelt support for OP, condemning family's treatment. 💖
KimmyStand | KimmyStand
Teen suggests calling parents by first names, cutting contact. 😡
CraigThornton78 | CraigThornton78
Commenter sympathizes with teen's situation and declares NTA.
consectariana | consectariana
Excluded from family holidays, teen seeks justice. NTA.
Impressive_Main5160 | Impressive_Main5160
Family drama leads to birthday blues. 😢
Valuable_Ad_742 | Valuable_Ad_742
Encouraging comment, advising to dream about a better future. NTA.
witchbrew7 | witchbrew7
Commenter sympathizes with abused teen and calls out selfish mother. 😢
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Psychology student validates OP's experience as abusive. Seek help ❤️
Ria_Draws_Stuff | Ria_Draws_Stuff
Favoritism is never okay, NTA stands up for fairness 👏
Keirathyl | Keirathyl
User supports OP, suggests moving out and going No Contact 👏
ImaGamerNoob | ImaGamerNoob
Commenter sympathizes with teen, calls out family's behavior. 👏
sparkledotcom | sparkledotcom
Heartbreaking comment offers support and advice to struggling teenager.
Rock_Lizard | Rock_Lizard
Encouraging comment offers sympathy and advice for toxic family situation 😢
Jdyram | Jdyram
Stand up for yourself, NTA! Don't let them ruin birthdays 🎂
FirstTimeRodeoGoer | FirstTimeRodeoGoer
Heartbreaking neglect by mother and step-family. NTA.
blixtmoln | blixtmoln
Commenter compares situation to Cinderella's, calls OP NTA 😍
WinterBourne25 | WinterBourne25
Dealing with family favoritism and cruelty, finding love elsewhere 😢
Pale_Cranberry1502 | Pale_Cranberry1502