PhD Grad’s Big Day RUINED by Clingy Parents

Graduation ceremonies are meant to be a time of celebration and joy, but for one PhD graduate, their special day turned into a nightmare. After working hard for four years, this grad was excited to finally receive their degree, but their overly dependent parents had other plans. From refusing to leave their side to criticizing their appearance and friends, the parents’ behavior spiraled out of control, ultimately ruining the day.

The Big Day Arrives

Parents’ Overdependence

Ceremony Preparations

Parents’ Whiny Complaints

Ceremony Success

Dinner Disaster

Attempts to Silence

Clubbing Plans Foiled

Parents’ Demands

Nightmare Trip Home

Tears and Heartbreak

Cutting Ties ✂️

Family Backlash

Boyfriend’s Perspective

The Final Decision ❓

Grad’s Life-Changing Decision

After their parents’ disastrous behavior at their PhD graduation, this grad made the tough decision to cut ties with them. Angry texts from family members followed, but they stood their ground. While their boyfriend thinks they might be overreacting, the grad remains firm in their decision. It’s a heartbreaking situation, but sometimes, enough is enough. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…

NTA, but clingy parents ruin PhD grad’s big day

Mixed opinions on OP’s reaction to clingy parents.

Grad’s parents ruin big day, commenter supports cutting them off

NTA. Commenters support OP’s decision to cut off toxic parents.

Reddit users offer support and recommend related subreddits ❤️

Clingy parents ruin PhD grad’s big day. NTAs don’t learn.

Toxic parents ruin PhD grad’s day with insults and control

Don’t let toxic parents ruin your big day! Congrats

NTA PhD grad’s big achievement overshadowed by clingy parents

NTA for setting boundaries with clingy and disruptive parents.

Parents with no sense of boundaries ruin PhD grad’s big day

NTA comment asserts personal boundaries with polite tone

NTA. Standing up to toxic parents is hard but necessary

Cutting off toxic parents can be liberating. Seek counseling support.

Cutting family ties: One PhD grad’s story of liberation

Partner support for dealing with abusive parents is crucial

Don’t let clingy parents ruin your big day. NTA

Cutting contact with clingy parents: NTA and final straw

Boyfriend failed to intervene with clingy parents. NTA.

Engaging parents in graduation is a norm

Congratulations on your PhD! Clingy parents can be frustrating

Avoid sacrificing your life for entitled elders.

A heartwarming story of supportive parents during graduation ❤️

Family drama on graduation day, NTA needs to cut ties

Cut them off! ‍♂️ It’s their loss, not yours.

Congrats, doc! NTA and no clingy parents, yay!

Congrats on your PhD! Don’t let toxic family drag you down. NTA.

Congrats on PhD! NTA and comment shows positive support

Cutting off toxic parents is self-care. NTA

Cutting toxic family ties: NTA and don’t look back

NTA stands up to cruel and clingy parents.

Cutting ties with clingy parents – NTA wins!

NTA: Clingy parents ruin PhD grad’s big day

Toxic parents ruined PhD grad’s big day. Cut them off.

NTA! Congrats on your PhD! Don’t let toxic parents ruin it ❤️

Commenter claims ‘not the a**hole’ in graduation story

Boyfriend doesn’t understand NC with abusive parents. NTA.

Family isn’t just about DNA, it’s about respect.

NTA. Toxic family? That’s a big no-no

Standing up to abusive family on graduation day.

PhD defense is a big deal, NTA for wanting it respected

Clingy parent ruins PhD grad’s day, commenter shares similar experience.

NTA shuts down clingy parents with a life lesson

Stand your ground and demand a genuine apology from entitled parents

Breaking free from cultural expectations.

Codependent parents ruin PhD grad’s big day

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation

Congrats on your PhD! NTA, and keep pushing through

Congrats on PhD! NTA for prioritizing mental health

NTA stands their ground against clingy parents

NTA. Commenter sympathizes with grad’s clingy parents and their ungrateful behavior.

Congratulations on your PhD! NTA, your parents were disrespectful.

Maintain boundaries with parents but keep in touch occasionally

Parents ruin PhD graduation, commenter says they need independence

Congrats on the PhD! NTA for parents’ clingy behavior

NTA. Supportive comment on dealing with narcissistic parents.

Setting boundaries is key for healthy relationships

Congrats, Doctor OP! Independence is healthy, NTA. Good luck!

NTA OP stands up to clingy parents. Blood doesn’t excuse behavior.

Choosing to cut off toxic parents is okay and well-deserved

Cutting off toxic parents can be the best decision.

Cutting toxic parents out of your life is self-care

Congrats on your success and newfound backbone! NTA

Congrats on the PhD! Glad you’re free from them

Cutting off clingy parents is the right move. ‍♀️

NTA- Language barrier not an excuse for rude behavior

Show your bf the texts and ask if he still thinks you’re overreacting.

Standing up to disrespectful parents, NTA

NTA. Independence is key. Don’t let clingy parents ruin achievements.

Congrats on the PhD! Toxic parents? NTA, you deserve better

Comment about overbearing parents with sarcastic tone

Congratulations on your big day! Your parents were being clingy and critical, and you’re NTA for wanting to celebrate with your boyfriend.

Supportive reply defends OP’s partner in clingy parents situation

Cutting off family isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary.

NTA comment encourages assertiveness for a better future

Commenter praises OP’s language skills, wholesome NTA vibes ❤

Toxic dependency from parents, NTA.

Congratulations on your PhD! Sorry your parents ruined it

NTA deals with clingy parents, justnos in the house

Toxic parents ruin PhD grad’s big day with insults and clinginess