Imagine sitting down for a cozy Thanksgiving dinner with your family, only to have it turn into an emotional rollercoaster. That’s exactly what happened to this 36-year-old woman, who’s still reeling from the tragic loss of her baby just two weeks ago. As if that wasn’t enough, her brother-in-law, who’s always had a chip on his shoulder, decided to drop a bombshell in the most insensitive way possible.
The Struggle to Have a Child
Sister’s Support
Brother-in-Law’s Attitude
Thanksgiving Dinner
Whispers and Secrets
The Big Reveal
Sister’s Reaction
Heartbreak and Confusion
Walking Out
Mom’s Plea
Feeling Horrible
No Contact
Aunt’s Criticism
Defending Her Actions
Aunt’s Disapproval
A Shocking Announcement and a Heartbroken Exit
In the midst of a warm Thanksgiving dinner, our protagonist’s brother-in-law decided to announce his wife’s pregnancy, knowing full well that she had just lost her baby two weeks prior. Unable to contain her emotions, she stormed out of the dinner, leaving her family in shock. While her sister remained silent, her aunt criticized her for not handling the situation more maturely. But was it really fair to expect her to swallow her heartbreak and put on a brave face? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Supportive comment defends sister’s pregnancy reveal, condemns BIL’s behavior
Insensitive brother-in-law ruins Thanksgiving for grieving sister.
NTA. BiL and aunt are AHs for announcing pregnancy after OP’s loss.
Commenter offers support and advice to grieving OP, condemns brother-in-law’s behavior.
Debate over sister’s early pregnancy announcement after OP’s miscarriage.
OP’s sister is more of a victim, but situation s***s all around
Sister’s pregnancy reveal causes family drama, but who’s the AH?
Debate over sister’s pregnancy reveal causes family drama
A heartbreaking story of a woman who lost her baby and how a pregnancy announcement triggered her emotions. Replies suggest that she cannot control her sister’s experience.
Red flags raised as commenters call out pandemic Thanksgiving gathering.
Commenter suggests a more graceful resolution to Thanksgiving conflict. ESH.
A sensitive NAH situation with a lack of communication
Debating the appropriate time to share pregnancy news after a miscarriage
Don’t be the a**hole, let your sister celebrate her pregnancy
Navigating grief during celebrations can be tough
NAH. Commenter empathizes with OP’s feelings but sees no malice.
Don’t be an a**hole, apologize and congratulate your sister
Infertility struggles don’t justify stealing their joy. Reluctant YTA
Supportive comment validates OP’s reaction to hurtful BIL.
Commenter calls out OP for being unfair to pregnant sister
Commenter sympathizes but calls OP TA for ruining sister’s joy
Supportive comment defends OP’s decision to leave Thanksgiving dinner.
BIL lacks tact in pregnancy reveal, sister’s silence is sad ♀️
Respectful response to pregnancy announcement at Thanksgiving dinner.
Validating feelings of grief while promoting empathy and understanding
Supportive reply to sister’s pregnancy reveal, empathizes with loss.
Commenter calls out OP for expecting sister to delay pregnancy.
Don’t let envy ruin the joy of family gatherings
BIL is a massive a**hole for announcing sister’s pregnancy at dinner
Heartbreaking miscarriage experience, insensitive brother-in-law, and supportive sister.
Condolences for your loss. Brother-in-law is TA. NTA
Compassionate response to a heartbreaking situation.
Commenter offers sympathy and advice to grieving sister.
Insensitive comment tells grieving person to grow up.
Pandemic can’t stop family drama, ESH
NTA for storming out of Thanksgiving dinner over sister’s pregnancy reveal
Emotions run high as family navigates contrasting news
Commenter calls out OP for holding a multi-family Thanksgiving during pandemic
Commenter defends sister’s pregnancy reveal, calls out OP’s behavior.
COVID Thanksgiving gatherings: YTA for meeting with multiple households
Empathy questioned in NAH comment about pregnancy reveal
Not a great way to start the holidays
Sister’s pregnancy reveal causes family drama. NTA or ESH?
Commenter slams Thanksgiving celebrants during pandemic with a warning
Supportive comment calls out r**e behavior with empathy
Grieving sister’s Thanksgiving drama: NTA for storming out
Validating feelings while acknowledging sister’s right to announce pregnancy.
Sibling jealousy at Thanksgiving dinner over pregnancy reveal ♀️
Respectful response to pregnancy reveal at Thanksgiving dinner
Supportive commenters sympathize with OP’s loss and condemn brother-in-law’s behavior.
Last Updated on May 16, 2023 by Diply Social Team