Abeera Anwar
Family milestones are supposed to bring people closer together, but sometimes they expose deep cracks in relationships. For me, what should have been a joyful moment—planning my baby shower—turned into a painful reminder of where I stand with my dad and stepmom. Instead of celebrating with me, they gave me a list of excuses for why they couldn’t come and pressured me into rearranging everything to suit them. Now I’m stuck questioning whether I’m wrong for refusing to attend their “pre-baby shower” gathering and standing my ground.
The Invite That Sparked It All
The Excuses That Stung
Why the Date Matters
The Pre-Shower Problem
When Excuses Don’t Add Up
Condescending Words and Tears
Who’s Really Supporting Me?
A Bigger Fear
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In the end, this isn’t just about a baby shower. It’s about wanting the people you love to show up for you when it matters most. My dad has gone out of his way for others before, so his unwillingness to do the same for me stings deeply. While part of me wonders if I should just compromise for the sake of keeping the peace, another part of me fears that giving in now sets the tone for my child’s entire future. So, AITAH for refusing to go to a pre-baby shower celebration when all I really wanted was for my dad to be there for the real one?
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