Man Forgotten on Thanksgiving: Family Drama Unfolds

Imagine spending Thanksgiving alone, only to discover your family had a gathering without you. That’s exactly what happened to a 26-year-old man from Canada. He thought the family’s Thanksgiving plans were on hold due to the pandemic, but a social media post revealed otherwise.

A Lonely Thanksgiving

The Shocking Discovery

Trying to Join In

Connection Issues?

A Sad Solo Celebration

Waking Up to Missed Calls

The Confusion Continues

Family Call Drama

Snapping Back

Expressing Hurt

The Family’s Response ️

Apologize?

Leaving the Call

Is He in the Wrong?

Our lonely Thanksgiving guy is left feeling hurt and confused after being left out of the family celebration. His family insists he should have just shown up, but he believes he deserved an invite. Was it a simple misunderstanding, or is there more to the story? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this emotional rollercoaster.

Family forgets about OP on Thanksgiving, gaslights him the next day. NTA.

Family forgets about OP on Thanksgiving, commenters call out BS.

NTA for showing up uninvited, but family should have communicated better

Showing up uninvited is rude, hosts should communicate clearly

Family excludes member from Thanksgiving, suggests planning for future

Family forgets about OP on Thanksgiving, blames them for not showing up. NTA

OP feels excluded due to lack of explicit invitation to Thanksgiving.

OP is NTA and family is at fault ‍♂️

Sibling no-shows on Thanksgiving, commenter questions communication and etiquette.

Family’s lack of effort to accommodate OP’s needs is unfair

Stand your ground! Don’t apologize for their mistake.

Family drama on Thanksgiving, commenter supports OP, expresses sympathy

NTA. Family didn’t even check on you when you didn’t show up

Clear communication is key. NTA for setting boundaries

Family forgets about him on Thanksgiving, gaslights him into apologizing

Family forgets about Thanksgiving dinner, gaslights and insults OP

Thanksgiving plans forgotten, family drama and self-doubt ensues

Excluded from Thanksgiving potluck, gaslit with autistic blame game. NTA.

Excluded from Thanksgiving dinner, blamed for being forgotten. NTA.

Reaching out and not getting a response, NTA

Family forgets to tell friend they moved, similar to OP’s situation

Family betrayal on Thanksgiving, NTA comment exposes their guilt

Family’s lack of communication on Thanksgiving is criticized.

Family forgets Thanksgiving dinner, blames OP. NTA stands up.

Family drama unfolds after autistic person is forgotten on Thanksgiving

Excluded from Thanksgiving dinner, NTA seeks apology from family

Mother should apologize and make it right

Supportive comment validates OP’s feelings of exclusion and suggests low/no contact.

NTA and gaslighting accusation over blaming autism

Don’t assume you’re invited, take charge of your own plans

Heartbreaking exclusion from family Thanksgiving, but chosen family is important

Family cancels Thanksgiving dinner, blames forgotten member. NTA deserves apologies.

Exclusion hurts, you’re NTA for standing up for yourself

Family events now revolve around kids, leaving adults out

Family forgets about autistic member on Thanksgiving, gaslights them. NTA.

A heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition of inclusivity and thoughtfulness

Navigating family dynamics and autism, politeness can be misunderstood

Excluded from Thanksgiving dinner, blamed for it. NTA.

Supportive comment calls out family’s cruelty towards autistic member.

Family gaslighting and blaming OP for being forgotten on Thanksgiving

Excluded from Thanksgiving, commenter is NTA and rightfully angry

Empathetic reply offers comfort to Thanksgiving outcast

Standing up for yourself on Thanksgiving.

Empathetic reply offers comfort to excluded Thanksgiving guest

Family forgets about Thanksgiving, commenter rightfully upset

Family drama on Thanksgiving, commenter sympathizes with forgotten man.

Feeling excluded but hesitant to show up uninvited. Brother’s rude.

Miscommunication or bad family dynamics? Thanksgiving drama unfolds.

Family forgets about him on Thanksgiving, blames him for reminding them

Family forgets to notify man about Thanksgiving, blames him. ‍♂️

Commenter questions family’s lack of response on Thanksgiving. NTA.

Family drama escalates over forgotten funeral.

Exclusion or miscommunication? The root of family drama

Family blames man for their mistake, but he’s NTA