Thanksgiving Host Refuses to Bow to SIL’s Veggie Demands

Hosting Thanksgiving can be a challenge, but when family members have specific dietary restrictions, it can become a battleground. One woman (30F) found herself in the midst of a family drama when her sister-in-law (27F) went above and beyond with her vegetarian demands. The hostess thought she had done enough to accommodate her SIL’s vegetarianism, but things took a bizarre turn when the SIL began insisting on farm-fresh vegetables from specific local farms.

Hosting Thanksgiving for the Family

Quarantine and Testing for Safety

SIL’s Vegetarianism

The Menu ️

Grocery Stores vs. Local Farms

Ignoring the Email

Family Chat Drama

SIL’s Worries

Offering Whole Foods ️

Standing Her Ground

SIL Gets Mad

Husband’s Support ❤️

Feeling Like an AH

Update: New Plan

No Apology, for Now

Can Thanksgiving Be Saved?

The hostess tried her best to accommodate her sister-in-law’s vegetarianism, but the SIL’s insistence on farm-fresh veggies from specific local farms has caused a rift in the family. The hostess is now torn between keeping the peace and standing her ground on where she can buy her groceries. With Thanksgiving approaching, will the family be able to come together and enjoy the holiday, or will the veggie drama continue to escalate? ️

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