Imagine being 21, pregnant, and dealing with the stress of submitting a dissertation, work issues, and family drama. All you want is one day to yourself, a bed day, to recharge and relax. But when you finally schedule it, three separate people try to make plans with you on that very day. What would you do? That’s the dilemma this young woman faced when her cousin, friend, and mother all demanded her assistance on her chosen bed day.
What’s a Bed Day? ️
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The Last Bed Day
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Why She Needs It
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Bed Day Scheduled ️
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The Demands Begin
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Standing Her Ground
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Accusations Fly
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Pushing Back
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Not Backing Down ✋
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Their Response
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Why Not Reschedule?
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Self-Care or Selfishness?
This 21-year-old is caught in a whirlwind of stress and just wants one day to herself, but her loved ones aren’t having it. They’re calling her selfish and accusing her of using her mental health as an excuse to avoid helping them. As tensions rise, she’s left wondering if she’s in the wrong for wanting a bed day. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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