We all know the struggle of having a birthday close to a major holiday. 🎂🎄 For our heroine, a 'holiday baby', this struggle has been a lifelong reality. Overshadowed celebrations, forgotten birthdays, and personal tragedies have all but stolen the joy from her special day. But this year, she's decided to take matters into her own hands and reclaim her birthday. However, a friend's unexpected self-invitation to her solo birthday trip has sparked a conflict. Let's delve into this emotional rollercoaster. 🎢

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Our holiday baby has had enough of her overshadowed birthdays. This year, she decided to celebrate on her own terms, planning a solo birthday trip. But when a friend self-invited herself to the trip, our birthday girl found herself in a tricky situation. Despite her friend's insistence, she remained firm, fearing her birthday would be overshadowed once again. Now, she's grappling with feelings of guilt and seeking support. Let's see what the internet thinks of this birthday standoff. 🕵️♀️
"NTA even if it wasn't your bday, it's no one is entitled to go on vacation with someone else!" 💁♀️

duckysmomma | duckysmomma
NTA - Rude friend ruins birthday trip 🙄

loxpoxmox | loxpoxmox
NTA: It's your birthday, choose what you want! 🎉💃

No_Elephant3224 | No_Elephant3224
NTA. Take control of your birthday and enjoy it solo! 🎉

velvetjulie | velvetjulie
NTA. Surround yourself with friends who make you feel celebrated! 🎉

Last_Translator1898 | Last_Translator1898
Go have a blast on your birthday! 🎉 NTA

boscabruiscear | boscabruiscear
NTA! Happy Birthday in advance! Have a blast on your trip! 🎉

Poor_people_pigeon | Poor_people_pigeon
Entitled friend invites herself on your vacation, calls you selfish. 🙄

brother_p | brother_p
Stand your ground on your birthday! NTA 🎉

CompletelyChaotic | CompletelyChaotic
Birthday girl stands her ground and celebrates! NTA! 🎉

unhappy78 | unhappy78
"NTA. Your birthday, your rules. Treat yourself and be selfish!"

Lulu_42 | Lulu_42
You're not the a**hole! Stand your ground and plan another trip!

curious_jess | curious_jess
Insults won't change minds. Block her. Have an amazing birthday! 🎂

[deleted] | [deleted]
Curious about the holiday and empathizing with the birthday girl 🎂

[deleted] | [deleted]
Stand your ground! Treat yourself! 💪🎉

witchbrew7 | witchbrew7
"NTA - Rude friend invites herself on your vacation? Uncool!"

shannamarie91 | shannamarie91
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your trip and don't let entitled friends ruin it! 🎉

ManifestDestinysChld | ManifestDestinysChld
Entitled and selfish friend tries to crash birthday celebration 🎉

queeftheunicorn | queeftheunicorn
You're not an inconvenience! Celebrate yourself and have fun! ✨🎉

TessotheMorning | TessotheMorning
Heartwarming birthday wishes from Scotland! 🎉💌

Tab2604 | Tab2604
Celebrate your birthday your way! 🎉 Have a blast! 🎂

Mrs_I_Adler | Mrs_I_Adler
Sometimes we all need some alone time. 🙏

NotHisRealName | NotHisRealName
Celebrate your birthday, even if it's alone. It's your week! 🎂

Ladygytha | Ladygytha
Stand your ground! It's your birthday, celebrate YOU! 🎂🌸

pumpkin2291 | pumpkin2291
NTA at all! This self-absorbed friend is a total drain 😒

jazzhandsfan1665 | jazzhandsfan1665
Birthday girl takes charge after years of neglected celebrations 🎉

Known-Quantity2021 | Known-Quantity2021
Friend wants to join birthday trip, but OP wants independence. NTA.

FunkyBirb | FunkyBirb
"NTA. Your 'friend' is cringy and selfish. Enjoy your trip! 🎉"

liza_lo | liza_lo
NTA stands her ground and demands birthday priority. 🎉

luckyintheskywdmnds | luckyintheskywdmnds
Guilt-free birthday vacation! 🎉 Enjoy, you're not the a**hole!

PlusHat8111 | PlusHat8111
Celebrate your birthday your way! Enjoy and ignore distractions. 🎉🎂🎁💜

Dangerous_Prize_4545 | Dangerous_Prize_4545
Stand your ground on your birthday! 🎉

MomToShady | MomToShady
NTA, OP. Take your trip and have an amazing time! 🌴✈️

AuricAmphora | AuricAmphora
November kids unite! 🎉 Standing up for yourself is important.

Desperate_Foxtrot | Desperate_Foxtrot
NTA! Happy birthday! Enjoy the beauty and deliciousness 🎉🎂🌟

Alternative-Lemon-85 | Alternative-Lemon-85
Stand your ground! It's your day, not hers. 💪

GrassTerrible5262 | GrassTerrible5262
Stand your ground on your birthday! 🎉

Moist-Secret-663 | Moist-Secret-663
Follow your gut! It's your birthday, make it all about you! ✨🎉

aew76 | aew76
Have the best solo trip ever! 🌅🌟🎉

Helpful_Librarian_87 | Helpful_Librarian_87
NTA 🎉 Enjoy your birthday and holiday, ignore her selfish ways.

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Entitled friend crashes birthday party, NTA for standing ground 😊

weddingcurmudgeon69 | weddingcurmudgeon69
Stand your ground! Stick to your guns and ignore guilt 😎

TogusaAlHaaritha | TogusaAlHaaritha
Not the a**hole, but what's the story behind it?

Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
Self-care is not selfish! 🌸

Hermiona1 | Hermiona1
Take charge of your birthday! 🎉 Do what makes you happy!

eastonginger | eastonginger
Stand your ground and plan a different outing with her! ✨

Useful-Commission-76 | Useful-Commission-76
"NTA Horrible manners! Uninvited friend ruins your birthday trip! 😠"

Limerase | Limerase
Solo vacation vs. pushy friend: NTA, stick to your guns! 👍

autotelica | autotelica
Take charge of your birthday trip! Enjoy it solo! 🎉

pierogima | pierogima
NTA. Stand your ground on your birthday! 🎉

Elin-Calliel | Elin-Calliel
NTA. No need to be a tour guide for her 🗺️

calling_water | calling_water
No one is entitled to your birthday moments. Stand your ground! 🎂

casuallybrowsing21 | casuallybrowsing21
NTA. Hugs and a satisfying birthday! Ignore the thoughtless friend.

TreeShapedHeart | TreeShapedHeart
Celebrating alone is great, no let down. Friend missed point.

marvelgurl_88 | marvelgurl_88
Celebrate half birthdays for a double dose of birthday fun! 🎉

LittleAnnMarie69 | LittleAnnMarie69
NTA: Friend oversteps boundaries, enjoy your trip and birthday! 🎉

daydaylin | daydaylin
Friend or foe? Birthday girl stands her ground, NTA

PM_Me_Macaroni_plz | PM_Me_Macaroni_plz
Celebrate your birthday your way! It's all about you! 🎉

[deleted] | [deleted]
Solo trip: freedom to do what you want, no intruders! ✈️

ComprehensiveBand586 | ComprehensiveBand586
Stand your ground! It's your birthday, not an inconvenience! 🎉

KiwiTurk2020 | KiwiTurk2020
Celebrate your birthday your way! 🎉 You deserve it!

Quicksilver1964 | Quicksilver1964
NTA OP! Birthday hijacked by friend. 🎉🚫🏖️

bi-fly | bi-fly
NTA: Travel lover respects boundaries and enjoys travel stories.

Winesoakedwrath | Winesoakedwrath
Happy birthday! Enjoy your trip! 🎉

Aberrantkitten | Aberrantkitten
Stand your ground 🎯 and prioritize your own birthday 🎉

SquishSquash2880 | SquishSquash2880
Friend refuses to plan celebration, says you should do it

BiofilmWarrior | BiofilmWarrior
Happy Birthday! You're not the a**hole. Enjoy your day(s) 🎉

shigui18 | shigui18
Birthday drama: Friend wants to travel instead of celebrating together! 😮

Knitty_Cat | Knitty_Cat
Traveling solo is liberating! NTA, enjoy the freedom! ✈️🌍

FountainsOfYarn | FountainsOfYarn
Find friends who value you. 🙌

meifahs_musungs | meifahs_musungs
NTA! Stand your ground and have a fantastic birthday trip! 🎉

coffeelovingnamikaze | coffeelovingnamikaze
Stand your ground! 🙅♀️ Your birthday, your rules. NTA!

Marmenoire | Marmenoire
You're not an inconvenient person, find a loving family 🎉

[deleted] | [deleted]
Birthday girl stands her ground against unsupportive friend. NTA 🎉

SatisfactionPrize550 | SatisfactionPrize550
Take charge of your birthday and celebrate it your way! 🎉

wishIhadlistened | wishIhadlistened
Christmas Eve birthday solidarity! Amazing idea for this year! 🎄✨

tangerine7019 | tangerine7019
Protecting your joy on your birthday 🎉 NTA! Happy birthday!!

oxalis_ | oxalis_
Birthday wishes and a not the a**hole judgment! 🎉

JJOkayOkay | JJOkayOkay
Birthday wishes for a great trip! 🎉

Longjumping-Yak4726 | Longjumping-Yak4726
Don't apologize for existing! NTA, find your own path to freedom. ✨

infomapaz | infomapaz
Putting yourself first on your birthday 🎂🎉

Spiritual_Drag_9304 | Spiritual_Drag_9304
NTA, celebrate your birthday your way! 🎉🎂 Your friend's selfishness sucks. 💔

SJ2012 | SJ2012
NTA: Making birthdays special despite no-shows and cheap gifts 🎉

DisenchantedMandrake | DisenchantedMandrake
Stand your ground! It's your birthday. Plan a trip together!

Database_Prestigious | Database_Prestigious
NTA. Celebrate your birthday louder and filter out the a**holes! 🎉

Tiffanie_Riemer | Tiffanie_Riemer