Imagine planning to spend the holidays with your family after a long time apart, only for them to ditch you for a Caribbean getaway at the last minute! That’s what happened to one person who lives abroad and was excited to reunite with their family last Christmas. After spending nearly $200 on train tickets and gifts, they received a shocking phone call from their dad, revealing the unexpected change of plans.
A Rocky Past and a Holiday Plan
Therapy for PTSD and Dad’s Issues
Tickets, Cookies, and Financial Struggles
More Treats and Sacrifices
The Shocking Phone Call
Caribbean Getaway Trumps Family Time ️
No Cancellations Allowed ❌
Angry Confrontation and Hurt Feelings
Demands for Apology and Payback
This Year’s Holiday Invitation
Refusing to Let Go of the Grudge
Will They Make Amends or Miss Another Holiday?
After a year of silence, the parent in question extends an invitation for this year’s holidays, but there’s a catch – no apologies or payback for last year’s fiasco. Standing their ground, our protagonist refuses to let go of the grudge and demands an apology and reimbursement before considering spending the holidays together. Will the family find a resolution, or will another holiday season be marred by unresolved conflict? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
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NTA. Commenters discuss the possibility of dad twisting therapist’s advice.
NTA for skipping family vacation due to emotional trauma. ♀️
NTA OP, take a break and treat yourself to a holiday
Dad made up therapist’s advice to be mean and get his way.
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Parents ditch kid for Caribbean trip after confirming Christmas plans. NTA.
Chronic illness and last-minute cancellations. NTA deserves an apology.
NTA. OP’s parents need to apologize and refund the money.
Letting go of toxic family is hard, but worth it
Parents prioritize vacation over child’s health. OP is NTA.
Sassy comment and replies suggest revenge for being ditched by parents.
OP seeks normal relationship with selfish parents. NTA
Cutting toxic family ties for self-care
Supportive commenters console OP after being ditched by parents
Standing up to family can be tough, but worth it
User seeks apology and money from estranged mother. Awkward reunion expected.
Take care of yourself this holiday season
You don’t need toxic family members to have a good time
Family abandons OP for vacation, no apology. NTA stands firm.
Selfish parents ditch child for Caribbean trip
NTA, toxic family ruined holidays, focus on your own happiness
Parent cancels Christmas last minute, commenter calls out bad behavior.
Commenter calls out OP’s dad for using their PTSD against them.
Sibling-free holiday? NTA for ditching, according to comment and replies
Avoiding family drama like , NTA suggests ghosting Caribbean-tripping parents.
Miscommunication leads to last-minute abandonment, therapist blamed. ♂️
Find/make a family that loves and values you as you deserve
Parents prioritize Caribbean trip over child, commenter calls them out
Dad’s ‘therapist’ is just a drinking buddy
Take charge of your happiness and let them make the effort. NTA
Valid to expect effort to mend, let them make it up
Stand your ground and don’t let them guilt trip you
Family books trip without telling OP, owes apology for behavior
Father cancels plans for Caribbean trip, calls therapist, NTA
Choose your own family. Spend holidays with friends nearby
Not the a**hole for skipping the trip. Valid anger.
Parents leave child alone during vacation. Commenters agree NTA.
Cutting off toxic family members is tough but necessary
NTA defends their decision to cut ties with toxic family.
Family drama alert! Commenter advises to stay home and cut ties
Block and move on: NTA comment receives support
Parents ditch kid for Caribbean trip without telling them? NTA.
Parents ditch kid for Caribbean trip and blame OP for inconvenience
You’re not the a**hole! Hold your ground
Empathetic reply to parents’ abandonment, plan a better holiday
NTA for ditching inconsiderate family during holidays
Commenter calls out manipulative behavior and gaslighting.
Suggests setting boundaries with family for future holidays.
Therapist or not, cancelling last minute is not okay
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Cut ties and get your money back. NTA
NTA. Suggest emailing dad’s therapist with evidence to ensure fairness
No a-hole here, keep distance but stay in touch
Canceled family plans for Caribbean vacation, NTA calls out parents.
Family guilt-tripping? NTA asks for money and future visit expenses
Toxic parents? NTA for setting boundaries and standing up for yourself
When your parents ditch you for a Caribbean trip ️
Parents ditch kid for Caribbean trip, refuse to pay back $200. NTA.
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Standing up for oneself against cheap parents is justified
Suggesting a visit and standing up for moral standards.
Setting boundaries with family: NTA for standing up for yourself
Taking revenge on selfish parents with a fake holiday plan
Setting boundaries with toxic family members is crucial for healing
Forgiveness isn’t always necessary, focus on your own happiness
Standing firm on change of plans, don’t participate in b.s.
