Family Excludes Disabled Boy from Beach Trip

Imagine the heartbreak of a mother when her disabled son is excluded from a family trip. This mom (38F) had her son John with her late husband, who passed away from lung cancer 5 years ago. John was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 3 years old, and he’s now 10. Life hasn’t been easy for this family, but they’ve managed to stay strong. When her new husband’s family planned a beach trip, they were initially excited, but things took a turn for the worse.

Late Husband and Cerebral Palsy

Struggling to Provide

Communication Issues

New Husband’s Family

Family’s Ignorance

Annual Beach Trip

Joining the Trip

Son’s Excitement

Family’s Disapproval

Excluding John

No Plans for Them

Mother’s Anger

Son’s Heartbreak

Painful Question

Confronting Mother-in-Law

Shifting Blame

Family Drama Erupts

This mom’s world was turned upside down when her new husband’s family excluded her disabled son from their annual beach trip. John was heartbroken, asking his mom if anyone would cry when he dies. The mother confronted her mother-in-law, who tried to shift blame. The situation escalated, resulting in a fight between the family and her husband. Can you believe how insensitive some people can be? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Commenters discuss the severity of OP’s son’s cerebral palsy.

Exclusion of disabled child based on ableism, defended by OP.

Husband’s good intentions backfire, in-laws cruelly exclude disabled boy

ESH except the son. Commenter advises OP to be proactive.

Family excludes disabled boy, but commenters suggest OP’s attitude is a factor.

Mother prioritizes son’s feelings over mending relationship with in-laws.

Educating the family about his condition could improve inclusion

Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out husband’s behavior.

Husband and in-laws exclude disabled son and wife from trip

Husband’s family excludes disabled boy from beach trip, everyone sucks

Supportive comment encourages husband to stand up for son

Husband and his family are AH for excluding wife and son

Commenter sympathizes with disabled boy and criticizes family’s behavior.

Spouse enabling family’s ableism towards son

Stepfather and his family excluded disabled boy from beach trip

Are the questions annoying or just rude curiosity?

Commenter and reply agree husband is a**hole.

Engage in dialogue and educate, don’t take offense

Supportive comment calls out husband’s ableism, suggests divorce

Parent criticized for telling disabled child about excluded beach trip

ESH for excluding disabled boy from beach trip

People show support for excluded disabled boy.

Husband’s family and he are garbage for excluding disabled son

Commenter seeks more context on disabled boy’s situation

Inquiring about accommodations for son, family’s response unclear

Spouse planning beach trip without disabled partner?

Commenter suggests rethinking future with husband after excluding son.

Excluding a disabled child from a family trip? Not cool

Commenter calls out oxymoronic behavior of family, suggests alternative vacation.

Everyone sucks here. What happened? ‍♂️

Furious parent stands up for disabled son.

Spouse should have stood up to family, commenter suggests. ESH.

Exclusion of disabled children by family is unfortunately common. NTA.

Commenter calls out husband’s behavior, supports OP.

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior and labels them YTA

Husband’s lack of support angers commenter more than exclusion. NTA

Supportive comment suggests cutting off toxic family members

Mama bear defends her cub

Spouse fails to support, family sucks. Ultimatum time.

Excluded from family fun due to disability

Husband’s lack of support for disabled son causes family rift

Heartbreaking situation. NTA. Divorce may be necessary.

Husband’s solo beach trip excludes disabled boy from family

Sparks curiosity, but lacks context. Need more information.

Commenter shares experience with cerebral palsy and beach accessibility

Spouse prioritizes MIL over disabled son. Time to re-evaluate relationship?

Heartbreaking exclusion of disabled son from family beach trip

Commenter calls out ableist behavior, uses YTA acronym.

Stand up for your family, not just yourself

Supportive comment, encourages putting son first.

Husband must prioritize family, not beach.

Supportive comment encourages standing up for spouse and child ❤

Empathetic reply to excluded disabled boy’s mother.

Stepfather excluded disabled stepson from family trip. NTA.

Husband’s attendance uncertain, seeking more information

Family excludes disabled boy from trip, commenter suggests reevaluating family ties.

Spouse better pack all their stuff if they go alone

Disabled boy excluded from beach trip. Commenter says NTA.

Heartwarming story of a Navy Sailor and a girl with CP ❤️

Commenter questions husband’s intentions, warns of marriage trouble.

Commenter suggests husband shouldn’t go on exclusionary beach trip

Excluding a disabled child from a beach trip? Definitely NTA

Spouse invited disabled partner to show ‘family’, but leaves him?

Supportive comment calls out husband’s exclusion of disabled child

Spouse must stand up for disabled child’s inclusion

Husband prioritizes his family’s ableism over his own son

NTA defends disabled son, calls out family’s ignorance and AH behavior.

Commenter calls out husband’s family for excluding disabled boy

Commenter defends disabled boy’s exclusion from beach trip.

Mom stands up for disabled son, husband’s actions unclear

Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out husband’s family’s behavior.

Educating others about disabilities can lead to better understanding ‍

Supportive comment: NTA, husband’s family should be more understanding.

Excluding a disabled child from family events? Not cool.

Husband’s attendance affects judgement. Will he go or not?