Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a family drama that’s sure to tug at your heartstrings and make you question the meaning of ‘family.’ Meet our protagonist, a 17-year-old caught in the middle of a blended family nightmare. From being treated like a second-class citizen by their step-grandma to feeling abandoned by their own parents, this story has more twists and turns than a soap opera! Get ready to dive into a world of favoritism, hand-me-downs, and a funeral dilemma that’ll have you asking, ‘AITA?’
A Tale of Two Families
Grandma’s Favorites… And Then There’s Me
Hand-Me-Downs for the Odd One Out
Lavish Gifts for the ‘Real’ Grandkids
Secret Treats and Sneaky Photos
Feeling Like an Outsider in My Own Family
Parents Failed to Protect Me ️
The Funeral Dilemma: To Go or Not to Go? ⚰️
Expected to Play the Role of Grieving Grandchild
Dad’s Plea: ‘Be There for Your Stepmom’
The Ultimate Family Showdown: To Funeral or Not to Funeral?
Looks like our protagonist is in quite a pickle! After years of being treated like the black sheep of the family by their step-grandma, they’re now expected to play the role of the grieving grandchild at her funeral. Talk about a plot twist! But wait, there’s more! Our hero’s parents are mad at them for refusing to attend. Seems like they’ve forgotten all about the years of emotional neglect and favoritism. So, what does the internet think? Should our protagonist suck it up and be there for their stepmom, or stand their ground and skip the funeral? ♀️ Let’s see what the masses have to say about this family drama!
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Stepmom and dad are only saving face. You’re NTA.
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Step-grandma showed no love, NTA for skipping funeral
“Less than” grandchild? NTA for setting boundaries
Father failed you. You don’t owe them anything
Funerals are for the living. NTA for not attending.
User asks about stepmom’s behavior; commenter criticizes step-granny’s actions.
Teen refuses to attend step-grandma’s funeral after being rejected. NTA.
Receiving a used coloring book as a gift is an a**hole move
Step-grandma’s funeral: NTA for not wanting to attend abusive family’s event
NTA stands up against emotional abuse, even in death
Not the a**hole for skipping funeral after lifetime of rejection
NTA – Step-grandma doesn’t deserve your presence after lifelong rejection
Skipping a funeral is okay, it’s not an obligation
NTA: Teen snubs step-grandma’s funeral after a lifetime of rejection
Standing up to favoritism and setting boundaries.
Validating a painful decision to skip step-grandmother’s funeral.
Prioritizing yourself is important . Family doesn’t always come first.
You don’t owe them anything, NTA
Stand up for yourself and cut ties with toxic family ♀️
NTA but attending to make a statement is not ideal
NTA for not going to funeral due to toxic grandparent.
Seeking solace with real mom’s family on step-grandma’s funeral day
Stand your ground, your feelings matter too.
Standing up to mistreatment by refusing to attend step-grandma’s funeral
Step-grandma’s mistreatment justified teen’s NTA response
Don’t pay respects to someone who didn’t respect you. NTA
Step-grandma rejected her, now she’s expected to attend funeral? NTA.
Standing up for oneself against toxic family members is important
NTA comment suggests making plans with mother’s family instead
Step-grandma’s funeral snubbed after lifetime of rejection. NTA
Skipping funeral of rejecting step-grandma is justified.
Politely decline attending funeral due to step-grandma’s cruelty. NTA
Step-grandma excluded her, now family expects her to attend funeral
Skipping toxic family funerals: NTA, stay home
Don’t fake grief for someone who rejected you. #NTA
NTA. Teen struggles with feeling excluded from step-grandma’s funeral.
Don’t mourn those who wouldn’t mourn you. NTA
Not obligated to attend funeral of step-grandma who rejected you. Be kind to step-mom if she’s been accepting.
Setting boundaries is healthy. NTA for skipping toxic funeral.
Standing up for yourself against family
NTA stands up for themselves and threatens to expose step-grandma.
Validated for not attending step-grandma’s funeral due to lifetime rejection
Teen rightfully refuses to mourn step-grandma who rejected them.
Step-grandma excluded teen, stepmom didn’t support. NTA
Valid point, why show respect to those who didn’t care?
Dark humor in response to mean step-grandma. NTA.
Setting boundaries and not attending non-family member’s funeral. NTA
Stepmom absent during teen’s lifetime, NTA for skipping funeral
Skipping a bully step-grandma’s funeral: NTA
Don’t pretend to mourn someone who never cared. NTA
NTA comment suggests attending funeral for drama and satisfaction.
Stand up for yourself and don’t let toxic family win! NTA
Valid point. No need to pretend to mourn.
Funerals are for paying respects or showing support, not obligation.
Golden rule: treat family as they treat you. NTA
Step-mom didn’t support for 13 years, now wants support? NTA
Step-grandma’s funeral snubbed, dad should’ve been there. NTA
Don’t attend the funeral of your abuser. NTA
No sympathy for step-grandma who rejected teen. ♀️
OP is NTA, suggests writing a heartfelt letter to family
NTA. Step-grandma rejected OP, so why attend funeral? Start reconnecting w/maternal family.
Sassy response to mistreatment at family funeral with a twist.
A heartwarming tale of being accepted into a step-family ❤️
Skipping the funeral was the right choice
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Step-grandma showed no love, NTA for skipping funeral
Sarcasm at its best, but speaking the truth
Skipping the funeral of a step-grandma who rejected you? NTA
Funerals are for supporting the living, not just grieving.
Support stepmom during hard time but NTA for not grieving
Neglected step-grandma’s funeral snubbed. NTA for holding grudge.
Teen snubs step-grandma’s funeral after rejection, NTA and advice given.
