Picture this: a woman with PTSD and her son, who both have a strong aversion to sudden, loud noises, are forced to flee their home on New Year’s Eve after the woman’s boyfriend insists on setting off fireworks. Despite knowing about their condition, the boyfriend invites friends over and brings boxes of fireworks into the house. When confronted, he dismisses their concerns and even suggests it might be good for them to get used to the sound. What happens next is a rollercoaster of emotions and drama.
The Fireworks Dilemma
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New Year’s Eve Party Plans
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Fireworks Make an Appearance
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Confronting the Boyfriend
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The Boyfriend’s Response
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A Tester Firework
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Escaping to a Hotel
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The Boyfriend’s Reaction
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Phone Call Drama
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The Boyfriend’s Suggestions
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Refusing to Return Home
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A Note on the Son’s Condition
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Setting the Record Straight ️
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Fireworks, Fear, and Frustration: A New Year’s Eve to Remember
In a whirlwind of emotions, a woman with PTSD and her son escape to a hotel after her boyfriend insists on setting off fireworks for his New Year’s Eve party. Despite knowing about their condition, the boyfriend dismisses their concerns and even suggests it might be good for them to get used to the sound. The woman is left with no choice but to flee, sparking a heated exchange of messages and phone calls, with the boyfriend accusing her of overreacting and ruining his night. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this explosive situation…
Boyfriend’s immature behavior causes New Year’s Eve fireworks disaster

Boyfriend disregards PTSD and pandemic, NTA for fleeing fireworks party

Boyfriend’s disregard for mental health and comfort is alarming.

Mature response to boyfriend’s New Year’s Eve fireworks party

Boyfriend’s self-serving theme song louder than the fireworks. NTA

Boyfriend dismisses girlfriend’s trigger for fireworks on NYE

NTA calmly stands up to selfish boyfriend’s fireworks fiasco

Partner disregards concerns, lies, and cusses out; NTA for leaving

Commenter questions boyfriend’s pandemic party, gets reassurance in replies

Leaving him in 2020? Looks like it, according to replies.

Commenter supports woman with PTSD, condemns boyfriend’s behavior.

Protect your home and son, kick him out!

Boyfriend disrespects boundaries and gaslights. NTA.
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Boyfriend disregards partner’s PTSD, chooses fireworks over her well-being

NTA for considering leaving abusive boyfriend for the sake of child

NTA offers helpful tips for dealing with fireworks noise

Boyfriend ignores partner’s concerns about fireworks, NTA.

Boyfriend disregards PTSD and safety for fireworks, relationship in jeopardy

Woman considers ending relationship after New Year’s Eve party disaster

Commenter shares personal experience and advises leaving unsupportive boyfriend

Supportive comment encourages self-care and standing up for boundaries.

Boyfriend prioritizes friends’ perception over girlfriend and son’s well-being

Break up while you can. This might border on abuse.

Boyfriend prioritizes friends over girlfriend’s PTSD, NTA stands up

Commenter suggests learned behavior as cause of son’s fear

“You’re overreacting” = “I don’t like consequences”

Not the a**hole! Is he soon to be your ex?

Boyfriend disregards boundaries, guilt-trips after New Year’s Eve fiasco

Boyfriend disregards PTSD, forces fireworks. NTA for leaving hotel

Commenter and reply agree on the absurdity of fireworks obsession

Commenter with PTSD sympathizes with woman’s New Year’s Eve ordeal

Fireworks on New Year’s Eve: Love or Hate?

Dump him! Short and sweet, NTA comment section.
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Woman with PTSD and son flee NYE party. Boyfriend unsupportive. NTA

Commenter offers NTA support and warns of potential hotel fireworks

Boyfriend disregards PTSD, calls partner selfish for fleeing hotel

A fellow loud noise panicker suggests exposure therapy for son.
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Commenter sympathizes with woman’s situation and criticizes boyfriend’s behavior.

Boyfriend’s New Year’s party gone wrong. NTA deserves better

Commenter suggests therapy for son’s PTSD, replies clarify diagnosis and defend OP.

Commenter supports woman’s decision to leave insensitive boyfriend.

Commenter calls out gaslighting and selfish behavior, recommends cutting ties.

Commenter suggests coping mechanisms for loud fireworks, but reply explains proximity.

Setting boundaries is important , don’t let anyone cross them

Red flags for abuse: lying, gaslighting, blaming. Consider reassessing relationship.

Boyfriend disregards promises, treats partner as ‘mom’

Boyfriend prioritizes fireworks over girlfriend’s needs

Boyfriend’s fireworks display causes distress and leads to hotel escape

Commenter sympathizes with woman’s terrible boyfriend.

Who needs fireworks? NTA takes a stand against pyrotechnics

Boyfriend disregards partner’s health concerns, NTA for leaving party

Supportive family accommodates child’s fear of fire alarms

Is this a red flag for the relationship?

Dump the prick! Concerns about boyfriend’s behavior towards child.

Choosing mental health over fireworks. NTA wins

Respectful NTA comment shuts down disrespectful boyfriend’s party

NTA stands up to selfish boyfriend and supports fellow PTSD sufferer

Boundary broken: woman and son flee from boyfriend’s party
