Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! Our protagonist got engaged and was over the moon to share the news with her family. But wait, there’s a twist! Her sister stole the spotlight with her own announcement, leaving our bride-to-be feeling overlooked and unimportant. As the story unfolds, we’ll dive into the complex family dynamics, the ongoing struggle with addiction, and the tough decisions that need to be made. Will our protagonist invite her family to the wedding, or will she stand her ground? ♀️ Let’s find out!
Engaged and Excited!

Surprise Announcement Steals the Show!

Family Fawns Over Sister’s Sobriety

Feeling Unimportant and Overlooked

Sister’s Struggle with Addiction

The Relapse Cycle Continues

Cautiously Proud, But Overshadowed

No Wedding Invites for the Fam!

Mom’s Confused Call

Confronting Mom About Lack of Care

♀️ Family Calls Me Petty!

❤️ Fiance and Auntie Understand, But…

♀️ To Invite or Not to Invite?

Fiance Suggests Therapy

Growing Up with an Addict Sister

Expected to be Understanding and Mature

Sitting Outside Her Room, Checking at Night

Terrified of the Doorbell Ringing

☎️ Mortified by Parents’ Calls

Faded Optimism and Hope

Always the Reliable, Understanding One

Draining to Always be the Cheerleader

Giving Up Dream College for Sister

Feeling Selfish and Guilty

Resenting Parents’ Pressure and Expectations

Missing My Graduation

Always an Afterthought

Disappointed by Lack of Care

Wanting to Make Them Feel Unimportant

♀️ Done Playing This Role

♀️ Disengaging and Moving Away ♀️

Choosing Those Who Make Me Feel Loved

♀️ Maybe I’m Just Not Strong Enough

Surrounding Myself with Love on My Wedding Day

The Ultimate Family Drama: Will They Make the Guest List?
Well, well, well, the internet has spoken, and let me tell you, they have some ️ spicy ️ opinions on this family feud! Some think our bride-to-be is being a bit harsh, while others are all for her standing her ground. Many can relate to the struggle of feeling overshadowed by a sibling’s issues and the toll it can take on your mental health. But at the end of the day, it’s her wedding, and she gets to decide who she wants by her side on her big day. Will she extend an olive branch ️ and invite the fam, or will she stick to her guns? The suspense is killing us! One thing’s for sure, this is one family drama that’s got everyone talking! ️
NTA on wedding day, but therapy needed for resentment

Sibling rivalry and sobriety steal the spotlight

Parents prioritize sister’s sobriety over daughter’s engagement, bride’s NTA.

Sympathetic comment acknowledges pettiness and advises on family dynamics

Supportive comment section with positive relationship advice
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A comment calling out OP’s behavior as petty and childish

Bride’s family drama over wedding invites and sobriety announcement

Bride chooses not to invite parents to the wedding – NTA

Sister steals OP’s engagement announcement, parents oblivious. NTA.

NTA for not inviting parents due to favoritism towards sister.

Prioritizing sister’s sobriety over engagement news, NTA bride uninvites parents

Bride stands up to entitled parents prioritizing sister’s sobriety

Support for prioritizing bride’s big news over addict sister’s needs.

NTA: Bride’s parents prioritize sister’s sobriety over her big news

It’s your day, invite who makes you happy

NTA for feeling hurt by sister’s announcement overshadowing engagement

If done for attention, seek therapy. If not, NTA.

Bride puts her foot down after sister’s addiction prioritized

Wedding drama and family boundaries. NTA takes charge

Sister’s insecurity led to an ESH situation with tepid parents.

Family prioritizes sister’s sobriety over bride’s big news

Sister’s sobriety overshadowed OP’s engagement. NTA takes a stand

User sympathizes with poster’s decision to exclude parents from wedding.

Opinions divided, but it’s her day to do as pleased

Sibling favors and victim card in engagement announcement. NTA

Blood doesn’t mean entitlement, but resentment isn’t healthy either

Sister’s attention-seeking behavior, therapy recommended, congrats on wedding.

Prioritizing those who truly care is the best decision

Parents prioritize sister over engagement, might do the same at wedding
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Sister’s sobriety may ruin wedding? NTA stands firm.

A supportive suggestion to cope with family addiction issues

Prioritizing sister’s sobriety over bride’s big news, NTA considers uninviting parents

Use a dry wedding as an excuse to avoid sister drama

Setting boundaries with toxic family members can be liberating

NTA but over 9000 levels of petty

Putting yourself first , forget the haters

Daughter relates to bride’s pain of being pushed aside by parents.

Parents’ emotional neglect towards bride is child abuse. OP NTA

Encouragement to seek professional help for pent-up anger

Prioritizing sister’s sobriety leaves bride feeling out of focus.

Sibling rivalry and addiction? NTA bride prioritizes her wedding.

Supportive comment suggests therapy to heal family pain.

Don’t let your parents’ flawed priorities ruin your happiness

Sibling of an addict offers support and suggests therapy for OP

NTA, prioritize your mental health and enjoy your wedding day

Dealing with addiction in the family can be exhausting and painful
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NTA and helpful advice for dealing with family implications.

Wedding drama? Therapy can help, NTA for uninviting family.

Put yourself first on your big day #NTA
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Draw a line and live your life with therapy

Sister’s attention-seeking sobriety announcement causes wedding drama. NAH.

Sibling’s sobriety overshadows wedding news. Invite parents or not?

Engage in therapy before making drastic decisions

Bride rightfully prioritizes her own happiness, but extends an olive branch ️

Mother and sister prioritized sobriety over daughter’s wedding plans. NTA!

Frustration with parental favoritism resonates with commenters.

Empowering advice for a tough decision

Overcoming addiction is hard. OP is NTA for feeling neglected.

Take care of YOURSELF. Focus on YOU and your happiness.

Sister’s sobriety coincidentally announced on day of OP’s proposal. NTA.
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Validating the commenter’s feelings of anger and standing up for oneself.

Harsh but fair criticism of entitled bride-to-be
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NTA feels neglected but needs to understand parents’ hope for sister

Sympathetic commenter advises therapy for strained family dynamic.

NTA. Therapy can help with sister’s addiction’s impact on life

Sometimes it’s necessary to step back from toxic relationships ♀️
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Advice on therapy and dealing with addict siblings.

Sister’s sobriety jeopardizes bride’s wedding plans, NTA for decision.

Prioritizing sister’s sobriety over bride’s big news. NTA seeks therapy.

NTA. Commenter empathizes with bride and suggests therapy for healing.

NTA, but see a therapist for help in dealing with parents.

Supportive comment on addiction and self-help resources.

Your wedding day, your rules. NTA for prioritizing your happiness.

Prioritize Joy, not their absence. Therapy for healing, not reconciliation.

Choosing to not invite parents to wedding due to years of being treated as 2nd class citizen. NTA

Support for OP who prioritized own happiness over sister’s addiction

Bride stands up for herself and seeks therapy for family issues
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Therapy can help you heal and disassociate from a toxic family
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User calls out OP for using wedding as a weapon

ESH. The parents were dismissive but not inviting them to the wedding is petty.
