Birthday Girl Threatens to Skip Thanksgiving : Family Drama Unfolds

Ah, the joys of sharing a birthday with a holiday. For one woman, her Thanksgiving birthday has always been a double celebration with her family. But when her mom suggests a joint birthday celebration with her brother-in-law, she draws the line and threatens to skip the festivities altogether. As the family drama unfolds, we’re left wondering if she’s justified in her decision, or if she’s just being a bit of a party pooper.

Thanksgiving Birthday Tradition

A New Guest Arrives

Joint Celebration Suggestion

Mom’s Argument

The Ultimatum

Family’s Reaction

Past Overshadowed Moments

Feeling Overlooked

Birthday Tradition Clarification

Family Talks

Update and Reflection

Gratitude for Feedback

Birthday Celebration Details

The Holiday Dilemma

Family Love

A Thanksgiving Birthday Standoff

Tired of her special moments being overshadowed, our Thanksgiving birthday girl decides to put her foot down and threatens to skip the family celebration if her mom insists on a joint birthday party with her brother-in-law. Despite being called selfish and facing backlash from her family, she ultimately chooses to host her own Friendsgiving, finally taking control of her birthday celebration. Sometimes, it’s important to stand up for ourselves and create our own traditions. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Separating Christmas and birthdays is important for kids’ happiness

OP defends herself as NTA for wanting her own birthday.

Adult birthday girl wants separate celebration, called out as YTA.

Skipping Thanksgiving over birthday drama?

Birthday girl wants to celebrate her birthday, but family disagrees

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish about Thanksgiving birthday

OP is called out for selfishness, but may have deeper issues.

Sharing a birthday with a holiday can be tough

Sharing Thanksgiving birthday tradition, but YTA for being selfish.

Commenter calls out entitlement in birthday drama

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish about birthday vs Thanksgiving

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish about birthday celebrations

Celebrate your accomplishments, NTA

Sharing a birthday isn’t so bad

NTA – Family should respect your wishes, deeper issues present

Commenter calls out OP’s entitlement on shared holidays. YTA.

Age is just a number, but this drama is timeless

Don’t be an a**hole, celebrate life and let go

Commenter suggests compromise for birthday girl’s family drama

Sibling calls birthday girl a**hole for skipping Thanksgiving celebration.

NTA. Birthday girl deserves a separate celebration, not a subpar one.

Choose your own holiday adventure

Navigating family dynamics during the holidays can be tricky

Celebrate half-birthdays to avoid gift lumping

Feeling neglected? Build a new family of friends NTA

Grow up birthday girl , family drama ensues

Commenter calls out immaturity in birthday cake drama

Balancing family and personal validation is tough

Ouch! A harsh YTA comment with no mercy

Don’t skip Thanksgiving over a joint birthday celebration. YTA.

Commenter calls out OP for selfish behavior on Thanksgiving

YTA called out for childish behavior

Commenter advises discretion in family drama group chat

Commenter calls out entitlement, sparks no replies. YTA confirmed.

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish on her birthday

Commenter calls out birthday girl for being selfish

NTA- Suggests communicating with mom and compromising on birthday celebration

Celebrating all big events together can be a win-win situation

Taking a break from family drama

Commenter calls out selfishness in birthday girl, no replies.

Adult birthday girl called out for threatening to skip Thanksgiving

Commenter called out for immature behavior.

Christmas baby defends family’s joint celebrations, calls out bratty behavior

Birthday drama: NTA comment supports skipping Thanksgiving for birthday celebration.

Family drama ensues over joint birthday, YTA comment sparks outrage

Dad’s bday falls on Thanksgiving every few years

Importance of celebrating individual birthdays in a family.

Commenter calls out selfishness in skipping Thanksgiving traditions

Birthday girl gets overlooked, NTA for skipping Thanksgiving

Holiday birthdays can be tough. Commenter empathizes but calls YTA.

Combining birthdays during holidays is easier, but OP overreacted.

Change the tradition and throw your own party

Sick of being an afterthought? Join a friend’s Thanksgiving instead!

It’s your day, but skipping Thanksgiving may have consequences

Celebrate your birthday your way, don’t let them guilt trip you

Birthday girl feels overshadowed by Thanksgiving, family drama ensues.

December birthdays understand the struggle

Thanksgiving baby threatens to skip family party. Commenter says YTA.