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Dad is the real villain of this story...

Some people think that just because they are forgetful, everyone else should forgive them for acting irresponsibly. Forgetting things, even if it is by accident, should not be a valid excuse, and there is a point in your adult life when you simply can't use it to explain your way out of commitments you failed to attend. It seems like the daughter in this Reddit story thought that her ignoring, or ‘forgetting’, her mother's wishes would simply be forgotten, but she could not have been more wrong…

It's not like her kids were included in his parents' will, either.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Weddings should be an exciting and thrilling day full of love. Usually people want to be surrounded by their loved ones, and everyone who means something to them. Even people who choose to have smaller weddings usually want their immediate family by their side. It would be a huge blow if you were the only one in your family not invited to the wedding of someone you’re close with, which is exactly what happens in this Reddit thread. This 17-year…

She went behind her daughter's back for the sake of tradition.

I thought grandmas were supposed to guilt-trip you into getting second helpings.

'She claimed she was doing me a favor'

The birth of a new child is a joyous occasion for the family. Having said that, even if you disagree with what the parents are asking for, you still need to respect their boundaries in order to enable both of them to seamlessly transition into parenthood. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) had recently become a mom to an adorable baby girl. Things went quite well for the duration of the pregnancy. The idea of a newborn child joining the famil…

The welcoming of a new baby into the family is a joyous occasion. It does, however, include specific modifications made by family members to better suit the expectant parents. The story below tells the tale of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had recently welcomed a baby boy into the family. Together, they decided that they would not introduce the baby to the family during the first month of his life. However, what OP failed to realize is that the rules only apply…

Parents go above and beyond to ensure that their child has a fulfilling life. However, some parents find it difficult to put aside their problems in order to fully prioritize the physical and mental well-being of their children. So, how would you react if your parents assumed you had forgiven them after years of neglect? Would you seize the chance to cut short meaningless discussions, or would you confront them about their sly attempt to make amends? The story that follows is an account of a he…

Your name has the ability to shape who you are by its strength and profundity. However, how would you feel if your grandparents forbade you from using your given name? The story that follows is recounted by a disappointed granddaughter. Once it was established that her mother could not support her, the Original Poster (OP) moved in with her maternal grandparents. All was okay for a while until the couple stated that they felt uncomfortable with the name that was given to her and that they would…

A courageous decision.

You can't help where you are born, and you also can't control which family you are born in. When push came to shove, this woman's parents did not have her back, and worse, her sister who was dating her ex-boyfriend (Yeah, weird) made the 'shove' come about. This all sounds very messy, and it is because when family is involved, things are never… organized. I might as well start at the beginning, leave you on the usual cliffhanger, and then let you scroll down and read it all for yourself, right?…

Mom memes for mothers giving 100%

Being a 20 year old with a grandma lifestyle is sounding pretty good right about now.