Teen Buys His OWN Christmas Gifts After Years of Being Excluded!

Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, love, and family… but for one 17-year-old, it’s become a source of pain and exclusion. After losing his mother 5 years ago, he’s been living with his father and stepmother, watching as her kids get spoiled while he’s left out in the cold. But this year, he decided to take matters into his own hands and buy himself some gifts. Little did he know, this act of self-love would spark a family drama that has everyone questioning who’s really in the wrong. Get ready for a holiday tale that’s sure to tug at your heartstrings and make you wonder… is he the a-hole?

A Not-So-Merry Christmas Tale

Holidays Bring Heartache

No Gifts for the Forgotten Son

‍♂️ Dad’s Dismissive Shrug

️ Taking Matters Into His Own Hands

Gifts for Himself, Gasp!

Stepmom’s Hurt Feelings

Dad Defends Stepmom

Calling Out the Crappy Treatment

Hurt Feelings All Around

Bratty or Bad Parenting?

Silent Treatment Ensues

Grandma’s Got His Back

So, Is He the A-hole?

A Christmas Conundrum: Forgotten Son Buys His Own Gifts, Sparks Family Feud

In this heart-wrenching holiday tale, a 17-year-old boy finds himself excluded from the Christmas gift-giving by his stepmother, who lavishes presents on her own children while leaving him empty-handed. Fed up with years of being left out, he takes matters into his own hands and buys himself some gifts, only to face backlash from his stepmother and father. With accusations of rudeness and ungratefulness flying, the family is left divided. Even grandma chimes in, siding with the forgotten son. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is… who’s really the a-hole in this festive fiasco? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster of a Christmas story!

Stepmother spoils her kids, dad doesn’t protect OP. NTA.

Encouraging comment validates feelings, offers support, and suggests alternatives.

Teen excluded by family buys own gifts. NTA comment agrees.

Teen buys own Christmas gifts to spite exclusion by parents.

Taking control of your own happiness, NTA

NTA! Dad excluded son from Christmas gifts for 5 years

Teen rightfully calls out dad and stepmom for excluding him

Teen takes matters into his own hands after years of neglect

Encouraging reply to a teen who was excluded from Christmas gifts

Stepmom’s exclusion is unacceptable. NTA for buying own gifts.

Dad’s failing as a parent, NTA for buying own gifts

Excluded from gifts, teen takes charge. NTA

Excluded from Christmas: Teen’s father and stepmother are the a-hole

Step siblings get spoiled, but OP buys his own gifts. NTA

Dad is being awful by excluding you from gifts ❌

Father is solely responsible for excluding you from gifts

Lazy and sexist father and evil stepmother exclude teen from Christmas.

Impressive 17-year-old adopts self-care, buys own Christmas gifts! NTA

Stepmom and dad are NTA for celebrating Christmas, but for excluding OP.

NTA stands up to exclusionary parents with a thoughtful gift

NTA buys own Christmas gifts after being excluded

A helpful video on dealing with emotional blackmail.

Heartbreaking story of a neglected child.

Stepmother gets a taste of her own medicine. NTA

NTA ‍♂️ Don’t bother with toxic family. Stand up for yourself.

Teen’s stepmom might not be the a**hole, but his dad is

Empowering response to neglectful family’s guilt-trip. ✌

Heartbreaking story of stepmother’s exclusion, NTA. Merry Christmas, OP ❤️

Teen buys own gifts after exclusion from family Christmas. NTA.

Teen excluded from Christmas gifts buys his own. NTA

Supportive comment advises teen to spend Christmas with grandma

NTA. Commenter expresses fury towards father’s behavior, empathizes with OP.

Stepmom excluded me from Christmas, NTA for buying own gifts.

Redditor sympathizes with OP and calls out family’s behavior.

Mature teen takes Christmas into his own hands.

Supportive comment for excluded teen with frustrating family situation.

Teens NTA response to hurtful exclusion from parents at Christmas

Heartbreaking exclusion by family; grandmother and commenter support OP. NTA.

Stand up for yourself! NTA for buying your own gifts

Empathetic commenter supports teen’s rightful gift giving, slams family behavior.

Empathetic comment shows support to teen facing exclusion at home ♥

Heartfelt comment offers to send gift, supporting NTA judgement. ❤️

Teen takes matters into his own hands for Christmas gifts

Stepmom and dad suck, NTA for buying own gifts.

Teen excluded from Christmas buys own gifts, NTA according to commenter

Stepmom gets mad at teen for buying his own gift

Keep doing you! You’re not responsible for their behavior.

Heartfelt comment shows compassion towards neglected teen.

Stepmom and dad excluded teen from Christmas gifts, commenter disagrees. NTA

Excluded from family Christmases, OP is NTA for speaking up.

Heartbreaking story of a mistreated teen who deserves better

Engaging revenge plan suggestion with humorous tone

Heartwarming comment from a supportive mom, sending virtual hugs

User suggests creative revenge on gift-excluding family.

Gifts or not? Clarification needed before judging.

Curious about the other side of the story

Family favoritism is not okay, even during the holidays.

Step siblings and their mom excluded teen from gifts. NTA.

Stepmom excludes OP from gifts, NTA for buying own presents.

Not the a**hole and possibly a wizard

Empathetic comment offers support to excluded teen

Grandma’s got your back NTA, stepmonster needs help

Supportive comment tells OP to ask grandma and ditch toxic family.

Heartbroken parent offers to send gifts to excluded teen. ❤️

Validating NTA comment about exclusion from Christmas gifts.

Stepmom is a jerk, but teen takes matters into his hands

Teen takes matters into his own hands for Christmas presents.

Teen faces abuse and neglect from stepfamily, NTA for speaking out.

Supportive comment applauds person for treating themselves and standing up.

Playing favorites could lead to disowning parents.

Stepmother excluded teen from Christmas gifts, got mad when he bought his own. NTA.

Encouraging OP to get out of a toxic household

Teen stands up for himself against exclusion by stepmom. NTA!

Teen takes Christmas into his own hands, supported by commenter ❤️

Growing up excluded from Christmas gifts, this commenter empathizes with OP.

Stepmom drama? NTA takes charge of own Christmas gifts

Heartbreaking comment on a cruel and neglectful family.