Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama unfolding before our very eyes! Meet our bride-to-be, a 23-year-old gal who’s about to tie the knot with the man of her dreams. But wait, there’s a twist! Her younger sister, C, has been battling anorexia for a decade and always needs to be the center of attention. Mom enables this behavior, leaving our bride feeling resentful. Now, with a dress shopping extravaganza on the horizon, mom’s demanding a social media blackout to avoid upsetting C. Is our bride an a-hole for wanting to share her excitement? Let’s dive in and find out! ♀️
♀️ Bride-to-Be’s Dilemma: Sister Steals the Spotlight!

️ Anorexia’s Grip: A Decade-Long Battle

Mom’s Enabler Alert: Keep C Happy at All Costs!

Forced to Play Parent: Resentment Builds

Tears and Tantrums: Not the Maid of Honor?! ♀️

One-Day Sale: Dress Shopping Extravaganza! ️

Mom’s Gag Order: Don’t Tell C!

No Wedding Talk Allowed: Social Media Blackout

Mom’s Plea: Don’t Upset Poor C!

Mom’s Verdict: Excitement = Meanness?

Family Drama Unfolds: Bride vs. Attention-Seeking Sister!
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of sibling rivalry with a side of wedding drama! Our bride is caught between a rock and a hard place, trying to navigate her sister’s attention-seeking behavior while planning her dream wedding. Mom’s enabling tendencies have only added fuel to the fire, leaving our bride feeling like she’s walking on eggshells. Now, with a once-in-a-lifetime dress shopping opportunity on the line, mom’s demanding a social media blackout to spare C’s feelings. But is it fair to ask our bride to dim her excitement? The internet has some thoughts on this one, and they’re not holding back! ️ Let’s see what they have to say about this family fiasco.
Supportive comment, encouraging bride to stand up for herself.

Sister’s absence shouldn’t stop your wedding dress shopping celebration

Supportive comment advises bride-to-be to enjoy her wedding preparations

A positive and uplifting comment about adapting to challenges.

Supportive comment congratulating bride on her wedding despite challenges

Bride stands up to sister’s entitlement and sets wedding boundaries.

Supportive comment offers advice for bride’s dress dilemma.

Bride takes control of her wedding and sets boundaries. NTA

Bride is NTA for standing up to sister’s controlling behavior

Encouraging reply advocating for therapy and healthy boundaries.

Be upfront with your sister. It’s your wedding day!

Wedding drama with entitled sisters and mother. NTA.

Stand up for yourself and your wedding excitement!

NTA. Hiding the fun stuff hurts more than inclusion efforts.

Navigating illness and life milestones, NAH but communication is key
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Support for not censoring bridal joy on social media.

Engage in real conversation with your sister, not just social media

Teaching independence is crucial for recovery from addiction and disorders.

Bride-to-be seeks validation for posting about her wedding excitement

Enjoy your special day, NTA. Document it as much as possible

Don’t put your life on hold for your sister’s illness
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Stand up for yourself and live your life! #NTA

Live your life to the fullest and don’t hide your joys. ✨

Being upfront is the best policy. NTA for being honest

Compassionate comment advises bride to prioritize happiness while acknowledging sister’s illness.

Bridesmaid drama! Commenter calls out potential troublemaker.

Supporting sister’s disappointment: NTA for telling the truth.

Supportive comment for bride dealing with family drama.

Celebrate your wedding without guilt, NTA commenter spreads positivity.

Stand your ground! Don’t let entitled family ruin your day

Take control of your wedding day! NTA

Sister in treatment, NTA can go shopping without hurting her.

Stand up to pushy relatives and choose your own bridesmaids. NTA
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Redditor’s username provides comic relief in sibling dress drama

Encouraging reply to bride’s dilemma.

Supportive comment advises OP to talk to mom about unfair behavior

Bride stands up for herself, rightfully so!

Breaking free from toxic family dynamics.

Empathetic response to overbearing mother’s demands for bride-to-be.

Supportive comment encourages bride to prioritize her own happiness ❤️

Supportive commenter suggests shopping compromise to bride’s sister (NTA)

Momzilla alert! NTA commenter warns bride-to-be of potential wedding sabotage.

Take control of your day, not your sister’s recovery. NTA

An empathetic NTA comment offers advice for framing missed events.

Bride-to-be supported for prioritizing own wedding preferences.

Encouraging response to NTA comment advocating for family communication

NTA. The coddling may be contributing to the eating disorder
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Bridesmaid misbehaving? Hope for drama or demote her. NTA.

Wedding drama and family politics, but bride is NTA

Take control of your wedding journey and steal back your joy!

Mom needs to grow a spine and say NO!

Set boundaries with your sister for wedding planning!

Supportive gesture despite mental illness stigma. NTA wins hearts.
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Bride stands up to sister’s demands, refuses to negotiate

Bride’s mother means well but sharing excitement is important

Sibling rivalry? NTA calls out immature mom and sister behavior ♀️

Supportive comment encourages setting boundaries with family for wedding planning.

Include sister virtually during dress shopping to avoid hurt feelings

Bridezilla or self-love? NTA stands her ground

Bride deserves to be the center of attention
NTA comment offers advice to deal with sister drama

Heartwarming story of SIL’s graciousness during pregnancy loss ❤️
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Standing up to family abuse. NTA

Supportive comment advises bride to re-evaluate bridesmaid’s role.
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Enabling sister needs tough love, NTA stands up for herself.

Don’t let anyone ruin your special day! NTA

Bride’s sister can’t attend dress shopping due to illness. Be considerate ❤️

Privacy settings can save the day!

Supportive comment, congrats to the bride!

Put yourself first, NTA. Don’t let your sister ruin this

Bride stands up for herself against toxic family dynamics.
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Enjoy your wedding day and post whatever you want!

NTA, prioritize your well-being and C’s recovery during wedding planning.

Spread love, not hate! NTA deserves happiness on her wedding day ❤

Encouraging words to move on from toxic family situation.

Don’t let family members dictate your happiness. ❤️

Residential treatment may keep bride blissfully unaware of sister’s ban

Supportive comment suggests including sister in dress shopping experience.

Empower sister to make her own decisions despite treatment limitations.

Don’t let guilt trips hold you back. You’re NTA

Celebrate your wedding without apology! NTA stands by you

Celebrate your big day, ignore sister’s issues.

Supportive comment: Encouraging treatment for mental health

Supportive comment reminds to not judge based on childhood behavior.
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Supportive comment advocating for sister’s independence and mental health.
