Family dynamics can be complicated, especially when a loved one is disowned due to their sexual orientation. In a recent Reddit post, a 28-year-old man shared his story of being disowned by his parents for being gay. After eight years of silence, his niece asked why he never attended the family Christmas gathering. The man was faced with a difficult decision: to tell his niece the truth or to continue with his fabricated excuse. He chose the former, and the results were unfortunate. Read on to learn more about the family feud that ensued and to find out if the man was in the wrong.
A family divided by homophobia, but a niece holds onto her relationship with her gay uncle.
Grandparents outraged as niece discovers the truth behind a Christmas ban
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Grandparents after niece learns about Uncle’s Christmas ban. AITA?
A 28-year-old man finds himself in a difficult situation with his family. He is gay, and his parents have disowned him for it. Despite this, he is still close with his sister and her daughter. Every year, his parents host a big Christmas gathering, which he is never invited to, but his sister and niece always attend. His niece asked why he never goes to their Christmas, so he was forced to tell her the truth. This caused her to call her grandparents and confront them, which in turn had her parents upset and confronting him. He feels bad for the situation he has caused and is wondering if he is the bad guy in this situation. Read on to see what the commenters have to say.
NTA: Good for you!
Grandparents outraged
Niece speaks out against homophobia
A parent’s empathy
Girl power!
NTA, You didn’t do anything wrong
NTA: Good for your niece
Grandparents defend gay niece
Bravery of 10-year-old niece
♀️ NTA: A niece’s slap of reality
NTA: Grandparents were wrong to expect their secret to be kept from 10-year-old
Grandparents NTA
NTA: Grandparents’ homophobia wreaks havoc on family
Uncle’s Christmas ban sparks controversy!
NTA: stand up to parents
Grandkids understanding
Not the a****e⚖️
♀️ 10yo more mature than adults?
Niece is a queen!
NTA. Grandma defends gay niece.
No a****e here!
NTA: Factual & ♂️ Unemotional
NTA
Grandparents Outraged
Family drama!
Grandparents NTA their niece
Grandparents NTA honest answer
Niece stands up for uncle!
NTA: Grandniece stands up!
NTA: Rightful outrage
Grandparents Outrage
NTA: Supporting your niece
Family feuds over homophobia
NTA: Being genuine
NTA. ♂️
Niece rocks boat
A 10-year-old learns the truth
NTA: Consequences of their actions
NTA: ♀️
NTA! 10-year-old niece is the wise one
Niece defends uncle’s love
Consequences of their own actions
NTA. Family drama.
Kids know best!
Grandparents Outraged
Family communication breakdown
Grandparents’ mistake:
NTA ♀️
♀️ NTA – family drama!
NTA: Good niece
NTA
NTA: Grandparents at Parents
LGBTQ+ can be themselves
NTA: Ask why parents are ashamed of faith!
NTA: Reality check for sister
NTA Grandparents’ Reaction
NTA: What did Uncle do?
Niece stands up for
Grandparents NTA: ♀️ ♂️
♂️Parents handled by 10yo!
You’re NTA!
Good kid
What should you have done?
NTA!
NTA –
NTA – You just told the truth
NTA: Aunt and Sister Should be Proud
Half an A****e
A**hole family drama
Family values in question
AHs exposed:
Showing love for a gay niece
Grandparents Outraged
Standing up to family
NTA: Sibling solidarity?
Niece is a legend!
NTA: ✋ OP’s sister is responsible!
NTA: Grandparents should have been told to F***f years ago!
Grandparents’ homophobia called out By 10 yr-old!
Grandparents divided over gay niece’s Christmas ban
Last Updated on March 4, 2023 by Alfe Mercado