Imagine this: You’ve just enjoyed a hearty Thanksgiving meal with your sister and her boyfriend, and you’re ready to hit the hay. You’ve offered them your guest room, right next to yours, expecting a peaceful night. But instead, you’re kept awake by the blood-curdling screams of your sister’s boyfriend, who suffers from extreme night terrors due to PTSD. Would you ask them to leave? One person did, and the fallout was dramatic. ️
A Peaceful Thanksgiving Takes a Dark Turn

The Unwelcome Surprise

A Sleepless Night

The Uncomfortable Truth Revealed

An Unexpected Request

The Fallout ️

The Sleep Struggle

The Health Hazard ⚠️

The Unanswered Questions ❓

A Thanksgiving Tale That’ll Keep You Awake!
So, what do you do when your guest’s PTSD-induced night terrors turn your peaceful Thanksgiving into a sleepless nightmare? One person chose to ask their sister and her boyfriend to leave and find an Airbnb, causing a family fallout. The host, a light sleeper with medical sleep issues, was left with no choice but to prioritize their own health over hospitality. The situation left them with more questions than answers, and a hefty bill for unused theater tickets. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this dramatic Thanksgiving tale… ️♀️
NTA: Nightmare guest with night terrors causes sleepless Thanksgiving chaos

NTA: Lack of communication led to sleepless nights and frustration

NTA: Unreasonable to not warn about boyfriend’s night terrors

“NTA…I have PTSD and a nightmare disorder. I don’t wake up screaming or anything but I do sometimes cry and wake up gasping for air, etc. If it was something that I thought would wake others up.. not only would I inform those whose home I’m sleeping in but maybe not stay there and get my own place to not disturb others. Common sense and courtesy on my part!”

NTA. Lack of communication and consideration for others’ peace

Polite disclosure is key. NTA for declining the invite

NTA. Sleepless nights due to boyfriend’s night terrors. Unreasonable expectations

Sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors ruin Thanksgiving peace. NTA for leaving.

“NTA for wanting peace during Thanksgiving. It’s not just screaming.”

NTA. Sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors ruin Thanksgiving. How does she cope? ♀️
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Expectations vs Reality: Thanksgiving night terrors vs loud sex

NTA: Lack of disclosure about night terrors ruined Thanksgiving

NTA. The horror of unexpected night terrors on Thanksgiving

“NTA. Unmentioned night terrors disrupted Thanksgiving. Communication is key! “
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NTA for not tolerating sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors

Polite request for Airbnb sparks debate on communication styles

NTA: Your health comes first, they should have warned you

NTA. Night terrors every night? They should’ve warned you!
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“Sleep is crucial to me. I’d be pissed if not warned.”

NTA. It’s their responsibility to address mental health, not yours
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Shitty guests ruin Thanksgiving peace

INFO: Should’ve known about the boyfriend’s night terrors beforehand. NTA.

NTA. Night terrors ruining Thanksgiving? They should’ve warned you!

Sister’s secret medical issue ruins Thanksgiving. NTA for being upset

NTA. Communication is key for a peaceful holiday

Night terrors wreak havoc on Thanksgiving: NTA shares experience

Setting boundaries is important for a peaceful Thanksgiving

Limited sleeping options in noisy apartment leads to Thanksgiving nightmare

NTA: Sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors ruin Thanksgiving peace. Lack of empathy.

NTA. His night terrors impact others, but he should have mentioned it beforehand. Dickish and selfish to expect you to lose sleep

Sleeping peacefully? Not with blood curdling screams in the night!
