A divorced couple shares custody of their 13-year-old daughter. The dad has a 5-year-old daughter with his new wife, who was diagnosed with cancer. He asked the OP to include his daughter in their traditional Christmas celebration, but she declined. The OP’s family will also be attending, and she feels uncomfortable inviting someone new. The dad became upset, and the OP is wondering if she’s in the wrong. Read on to find out more about this delicate family situation.
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Divorce and blended families can be tricky, especially during the holidays. In this case, a mother is facing a dilemma of whether to include her ex-husband’s 5-year-old daughter, who he had with his current wife, in their traditional family Christmas celebration. The mother declined, citing the sacredness of the family’s traditional celebration and discomfort in having an outsider in her home. The father argued that his daughter is family to the mother’s daughter and deserves to be included, especially since his family won’t be having a Christmas celebration due to his wife’s cancer treatment. The situation has caused tension between the ex-couple, with the father calling the mother selfish and unfeeling. However, the mother’s family has also expressed discomfort with the situation, making it a complicated issue. What do you think? Should the mother have included her daughter’s half-sister or is she justified in wanting to keep her family’s celebration sacred? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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