Divorce can be tough on families, especially during the holidays. But when one sibling finds themselves excluded from a secret Christmas celebration, it’s hard not to wonder who’s really at fault. In a heart-wrenching tale, a 19-year-old college student living with their dad full-time due to expenses and COVID, discovers that their siblings have planned a separate Christmas celebration without them.
Divorced Parents, Divided Siblings
A Split Christmas Eve
Christmas Morning Revelation
The Secret Plan Unveiled
“With Family”
Dad’s Reaction
Family Meeting Time ️
Dad’s Verdict
Caught in the Crossfire
Siblings’ Anger
The Blame Game
Clarifications
More Clarifications
Gratitude
A Christmas Conundrum: Who’s the Real Grinch Here?
In a tale that tugs at the heartstrings, a 19-year-old finds themselves excluded from their siblings’ secret Christmas celebration. The siblings claim they wanted a holiday “with family,” leaving our protagonist feeling hurt and betrayed. When their dad discovers the truth, he calls a family meeting to address the issue, leading to even more tension between the siblings. With emotions running high and blame being thrown around, it’s hard to determine who’s really at fault in this Christmas conundrum. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Commenter suggests spending Christmas with caring dad instead.
Being away from family doesn’t mean you’re not family . College analogy makes sense
Commenter receives validation for anger towards exclusionary siblings.
Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out mother’s revenge tactics.
Supportive comment and reply, praising the dad.
Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls siblings and mom a**holes
Excluded from Christmas gathering, commenter relates to OP’s pain.
Choosing to tell dad isn’t snitching. NTA.
Sibling excludes sister from Christmas, commenter advises going LC with family.
Sibling’s justified defense of themselves against cruel exclusion
Standing up for yourself: NTA tells family how they feel
Sibling’s exclusion is cruel, NTA comment advocates for communication
Sibling excluded from Christmas by manipulative mom. NTA stands up.
Supportive comment and grateful reply about family dynamics.
NTA wins with a compliment to the commenter’s name
Sibling leaves brother out of Christmas, commenter says NTA.
NTA, speak up and express how their actions hurt you
Excluded from Christmas by siblings? Definitely NTA
Sibling rivalry at its finest. NTA takes a stand
Excluded from family trip, commenter relates and offers empathy.
Sibling exclusion and favoritism due to mom’s influence, NTA.
Sibling defends NTA comment against unjustified attacks
Commenter asks for context on siblings’ relationship. OP explains family dynamic.
Sibling’s secret Christmas: NTA, but frank talk needed
Sibling’s loyalty questioned in secret Christmas exchange
Sibling’s secret Christmas: OP’s snitching justified or just cruel? NTA
NTA for speaking up about your siblings’ abusive behavior
Commenter says not the a**hole for excluding sibling from Christmas.
Excluded sibling receives unjust treatment, no justification for actions.
Sibling and mother are the AHs, talk to dad separately
Exclusion from family Christmas: NTA, siblings and mother are wrong
Commenter finds solace in dad’s unconditional love. Hope for future
Cutting off family for a while: justified or extreme?
Commenter empathizes with OP, offers support. Dad tries helping ❤️
NTA. Commenter offers insight into siblings’ behavior and offers support
Sibling drama: commenter defends OP’s right to feel excluded. NTA
Excluded from Christmas: NTA, siblings are a**holes.
Divorced dad relates to NTA comment, validates OP’s feelings
Siblings won’t even talk about dinner, let alone family exclusion ♂️
Sibling exclusion at Christmas: commenter calls out bad behavior, suggests digging deeper.
Sibling’s cruel Christmas act receives no defense, dad stands up.
Hurt but afraid to speak up: the burden of emotional labor. •••
Internet stranger offers support and love to excluded sibling. ❤️
Sibling exclusion justified. Supportive comment and calm resolution.
Sibling’s exclusion justified, but mom is the real a-hole.
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s exclusion, asks about family situation
Moving in with a sweetheart dad – NTA wins!
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation, calls family cruel.
Excluded from family Christmas, commenter not the a**hole.
Siblings and mom suck, NTA.
