Imagine a Thanksgiving where the turkey isn’t the only thing getting roasted. In a tale that’s as much about family dynamics as it is about dietary choices, one family’s attempt to navigate a sensitive health issue turns into a full-blown drama. With a son battling an eating disorder and a sister flaunting her vegan lifestyle, this story has all the ingredients of a holiday movie – minus the feel-good ending. Let’s dive into a dinner that left everyone with a bad taste in their mouth. ️
A Vent and a Plea for Consensus

A Son’s Struggle Unveiled ️

Life Turned Upside Down

The Joy of Running Lost ♂️

A Delicate Thanksgiving Balance

A Smaller, More Conscious Gathering

The Vegan in the Room

A Rule Set With Love ❤️

An Agreement Made… But Broken? ❌

The Dinner That Went South ️

Sharp Eyes and Sharper Tensions

A Brave Face Falters

A Sister Sent Packing

Packing Tensions Along with Leftovers

A Family Divided on Decisions ♂️

When Tofu Tears a Family Apart: The Thanksgiving Drama
So, there you have it, folks – a Thanksgiving dinner that spiraled into a full-blown family feud, all thanks to a comment about tofu. It’s a story that has it all – love, betrayal, and a turkey caught in the crossfire. But at the heart of it, it’s a tale about trying to protect those we love, even if it means making the tough decisions. As the dust settles and the leftovers are packed away, one can’t help but wonder: was it all worth it? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family’s tumultuous Thanksgiving. ️
Setting boundaries for child’s health vs family drama. NTA.

Supportive comment on standing up for son’s eating disorder recovery

Parent defends decision to prioritize son’s dietary needs.

Supportive comment applauds parent for standing up for son.
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Vegan aunt breaks food rule, gets booted. NTA

Thanksgiving dinner ruined by puking addiction and panic attack

Supportive comment towards parent of child with eating disorder.

Veganism and eating disorders: a serious relationship to be reckoned with

Compassionate NTA defends dietary restrictions against inconsiderate sister

Supportive comment from someone who had an eating disorder. NTA

Skipping Thanksgiving this year would have been appropriate. YTA.

Sibling rivalry over veganism, but NTA for setting boundaries

Supportive parents stand firm for child’s dietary needs. #NTA

Mom stands up for son’s needs, shuts down toxic family member

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for protecting your son

Mother prioritizes son’s needs over Thanksgiving dinner, NTA

NTA for protecting son from triggering sister with ED. Hope for reconciliation.

Supportive comment for son with ED during Thanksgiving dinner.

Enforcing boundaries for son’s health. NTA.

Choosing to be vegetarian is a personal choice. NTA

Mother defends son’s health, calls out endangerment. NTA

Supportive comment defends son’s eating disorder and slams rude guest

Sister knowingly caused panic attack, NTA for kicking her out
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Tofu vs Turkey: One comment’s take on Thanksgiving dinner etiquette

Vegan joke aside, heartfelt sympathy for son’s eating disorder struggles.

Pescatarian calls out tofu-hater for being a Thanksgiving jerk

Vegan stereotype or not, NTA. Clear instructions ignored, consequences deserved.
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Heartwarming comment praises mom’s support for child’s eating disorder recovery ❤️

Thanksgiving drama: Disobedient guest gets kicked out.

Setting boundaries for safety: NTA enforces consequences for sister’s disrespect.

Defending son’s health, OP is NTA. Sister’s judgment questionable.

Respecting a child’s mental health is not harsh. ♀️

Setting boundaries and prioritizing safety.
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NTA. A hero for standing up to insufferable smug vegans

A heartwarming story of a parent advocating for their child ❤

A comment points out the mother’s overbearing behavior towards her son.

Thanksgiving drama: meat-eater vs vegan. NTA throws out vegan’s food.

Setting boundaries to protect your child. Sister was insufferable. NTA

Support for parent’s decision to prioritize child’s health over sister’s veganism

Expecting a preachy vegan not to be preachy vegan

Heartfelt support for a parent’s protective instincts.

Putting kids first, even if it means cutting off family

NTA stands up to parents at own house over tofu.

Sibling rivalry and veganism collide. NTA takes charge.

Setting boundaries and standing up for your child’s health.

Parenting win and soap box fail
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Sister prioritizes pride over nephew’s health. NTA stands up.

Supportive comment on eating disorder, with personal experience shared.

Grateful for support in a family feud over Thanksgiving dinner

Defending a mother’s decision to exclude mentally ill family member. ❤️

One job and she blew it! But let’s not forget the poor teenager stuck at home.

Vegan family member causes drama at Thanksgiving

Vegetarian commenter defends against sister’s insensitivity towards eating disorders.

Self-absorbed people miss the problem, take ‘better than you’ stance

A heartwarming comment supporting a great mother ♥️

Defending your child’s choices, NTA, but family drama ensues

Veganism at Thanksgiving? NTA with a medical condition, sister TA.

Supportive comment about protecting son from food shaming.

Supportive comment applauding OP’s decision to kick out rude guest.

Agreement broken: NTA for uninviting rule-breaking guest.

Putting your child’s needs first, NTA stands up for son

Sibling rivalry and eating disorders at Thanksgiving dinner. NTA wins.

Protecting your son from toxic family members

Protective parent takes action, kicks out tofu-pushing family member ♂️

Food feud: Tofu vs health. NTA prioritizes son’s safety.

NTA calls out Thanksgiving dinner host for flaunting lifestyle choices.

Support for NTA who stood up to vegan sister

Heartbreaking story of a parent standing up for their child ❤️

Protecting your child’s health > pleasing picky eaters. NTA
