A woman’s attempt to celebrate her mother’s birthday with a beautiful flower arrangement, including roses, leads to a dramatic confrontation with her sister. The sister, Jan, has long believed that roses are cursed and responsible for their parents’ divorce. But is there more to the story than just a simple curse?
The Divorce That Started It All

Roses: A Symbol of Apology

The ‘Cursed’ Roses

Jan’s Obsession with Curses

A Birthday Brunch Gone Wrong

Jan’s Meltdown

The Accusation of Cursing the Family

Facing the Truth ️

Jan’s Shocked Reaction

Mixed Reactions from Family

A Family Divided by Belief in Curses
A woman’s decision to gift her mother roses at a birthday brunch leads to a dramatic confrontation with her sister, who believes roses are cursed and responsible for their parents’ divorce. The woman finally reveals the truth about their father’s infidelity, shattering her sister’s belief in the curse. While some family members support her, others criticize her for being insensitive. Will this revelation bring the family closer or drive them further apart? Share your thoughts and reactions.
Sister’s extreme reaction to roses shows need for therapy. NTA.

Defending against self-righteousness and irrationality. NTA

Support for standing up to family member’s outbursts

Discussion on OCD and its portrayal in media.
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Commenter suggests therapy for Jan’s family curse obsession

Understanding trauma and its effects on individuals and their responses.

Encouraging therapy for overcoming childhood trauma

Comment removed due to violation of civility rule
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Commenter calls out unacceptable behavior and suggests professional help.

Undiagnosed mental disorder or manipulation? NTA shares experience.

Sister’s superstition causes scene at celebration. NTA for snapping.

Sister’s irrational fear of roses sparks concern and typo hilarity.

Breaking family curses after 20 years! NTA
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Breaking a family curse or just superstition?

Jan’s belief in family curse shattered by NTA comment

Sibling uncovers family secret, recommends therapy. NTA

Commenter suggests sister needs therapy for deep-rooted trauma

NTA. Sister needs therapy and medication. Petty suggestions in replies.

Standing up to family delusions, NTA

Breaking the curse of belief in curses. NTA wins.

Empathetic response to woman’s behavior and NTA judgement.

Sister’s curse debunked, but family drama continues.

Breaking the family curse and calling out trauma stigma

Dispelling curses with the Easter bunny

Breaking family curses or breaking family bonds? NTA stands firm.
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Sister’s curse debunked, commenter calls out crazy behavior

Commenter sympathizes with husband and criticizes Jan’s behavior.

Commenter suggests therapy for sister’s belief in family curse

Sister’s belief in family curse causes issues, therapy recommended. NTA

Avoiding a sensitive older sister is exhausting

Commenter calls out immaturity of sister, sparks agreement.

A creative solution to make up for being the a**hole

Breaking family curses requires breaking free from superstitions

Breaking the family curse or blaming irrelevant things? NTA
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Sister’s tantrum leads to family curse debunking

Sibling’s belief in family curse shattered, therapy needed ASAP

Supportive comment calls out mental illness stigma in family conflict.

Commenter questions sister’s behavior, sparks discussion about family dynamics

Commenter suggests mental health support for sister’s extreme reaction.

Encouraging therapy for sister’s unhealthy behavior

Sister needs therapy, not belief in family curse. NTA

Breaking family curses can be tough, but mental health matters

Encouraging therapy for a NTA verdict

Sister’s belief shattered by NTA’s reality check

Breaking family curses like a boss!

Sister’s drama exposed, NTA calls for therapy

Commenter defends OP’s actions, calls sister too sensitive.

Delicate Janis criticized for ruining party over flowers. NTA.

20 years later, sister still blames family curse. NTA.

Encouraging seeking help for mental health. NTA judgement supported.

Breaking family curses like a boss!

Encouraging NTA comment calls for therapy for sister’s delusions.

Supportive comment calls for sister’s therapy

Southern slang defends OP’s actions against sister’s irrational beliefs

Support and therapy are essential. You’re not the a**hole.

Hilarious comment about promiscuous neighbor

Sister’s curse belief shattered by NTA commenter

Breaking the family curse or enabling a superstitious drama queen?

Grown woman acting like a superstitious 5 year old

Not the a**hole! Tell us more, we’re intrigued

Sister’s belief in curse shattered, NTA suggests help needed

Supporting NTA comment on sister’s mental health

NTA. Jan’s emotional issues can’t be fixed by family.

Allergic commenter defends OP’s actions with humor

Encourage therapy for family curse believer

Encouraging response to addressing mental health stigma and seeking help.

Breaking the curse of trauma and seeking professional help.

User defends OP for not knowing sister’s triggers. NTA

Breaking family curses and seeking help

Jan’s belief in family curse shattered by not the a**hole

Last Updated on May 1, 2023 by Diply Social Team