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“AITA For Walking Out Of My Sister’s Birthday Party After She Announced She Was Pregnant?”
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“AITA For Walking Out Of My Sister’s Birthday Party After She Announced She Was Pregnant?”

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For me personally, any comments from people about such things as miscarriage, other than expressions of empathy, have always been one massive red flag. Under any circumstances – because, let’s just admit it, it is impossible to think of circumstances in which mocking this topic would be appropriate.

And that’s why I was so shocked when I read this story from the user u/FutureeMacaronn on the AITA Reddit community. The situation is all the more ugly and devastating because the offender here is none other than the original poster’s own sister… Okay, let’s read everything together again.

The author of the post has an elder sister who had always been a ‘golden child’ for their parents

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The sister has 3 kids, while the author and her spouse only had numerous negative pregnancy tests

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Finally the author got pregnant – but she, alas, miscarried just four months later

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Soon after, the author’s sister had a lavish birthday party, during which she announced her fourth pregnancy

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Seeing the author, the sister mused out loud that they even considered an abortion. The author got upset and left the party

So, the Original Poster (OP) has a sister three years older than herself, who has always been a ‘golden child’ for her parents. Literally in everything – from the attitude of parents and relatives to their state of health (for example, the author had PCOS). And when the sisters entered adulthood, little really changed.

The author is Indian and, in accordance with the long traditions of this culture, the marriage of the OP’s elder sister was arranged. Over time, the woman gave birth to three wonderful children, and the author, in her own words, has always been the most loving aunt to the tots.

The original poster preferred to choose her own partner – however, the spouses had no luck with parenthood. After numerous negative pregnancy tests, the author finally got pregnant recently, but she had a miscarriage in the fourth month. Need I say how sad and devastating this situation was for both the OP and her husband?

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And now, two more months later, the OP’s sister had a birthday, and her parents threw a massive and pompous party. During the party, the birthday girl also announced that she and her husband were expecting their fourth baby! The author experienced mixed feelings, but, of course, sincerely congratulated her sister.

And then, when the happy expectant mom was discussing upcoming parenthood with her friends, she, seeing her younger sister nearby, pointedly stated that she and her husband “weren’t even trying to have a baby”, and “were almost contemplating having an abortion.”

Of course, the OP has nothing against women having abortions, but at this particular moment these words from the sister’s lips sounded like an outright mockery of her recent tragedy, and simultaneous bragging of her own fertility. Seeing that the wife was upset, the OP’s husband realized what had happened – and the couple immediately left the family gathering.

And after some time, the original poster received a lot of texts from her sister and cousins, calling her jealous and even a jerk for leaving the party in the middle of it. Her husband and friends fully supported the author in her decision, but she herself strongly doubted that she was right and decided to ask for advice and support online.

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The overwhelming number of people in the comments to the original post were simply shocked by this behavior from the author’s sister and, of course, fully supported her decision to leave the party. “Your family disregarded your pain and your sister did what she did specifically to get a rise out of you,” one commenter wrote. “You left and she was able to use that against you. Which leads me back to the first point – boundaries!”

Yes, in fact, many commenters sincerely urge the original poster, if not to cut all ties with toxic relatives, then at least to establish some personal boundaries that these people cannot cross. “Have you decided to cut her out of your life and anyone else who’s making negative comments towards you?” another person in the comments wondered.

By the way, yes – the author of the post later wrote in the comments that she had made a difficult but firm decision to cut ties with her sister and cousins, who called her ‘jealous.’ “It’s a bit hard for me to cut off my parent, especially due to how I was brought up. My husband has been a rock through all of this. My in-laws support me like their own. Thank you so much for your support!” the OP summarized.

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Unfortunately, situations where relatives show a minimum of sympathy towards persons having (recently or not) had a miscarriage are not such a rare case. For example, you can also read this post of ours, about a woman who even dared to sleep with her sister’s husband while said sister was losing a baby. Yes, compared to this, the OP’s sister’s behavior here does not look as horrid – but only compared to this. And what do you, our dear readers, think about all this?

The relatives criticized the author heavily but people in the comments unanimously sided with her, urging her to cut ties with her toxic family

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Oleg Tarasenko

Oleg Tarasenko

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After many years of working as sports journalist and trivia game author and host in Ukraine I joined Bored Panda as a content creator. I do love writing stories and I sincerely believe - there's no dull plots at all. Like a great Italian composer Joaquino Rossini once told: "Give me a police protocol - and I'll make an opera out of it!"

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Oleg Tarasenko

Oleg Tarasenko

Writer, BoredPanda staff

After many years of working as sports journalist and trivia game author and host in Ukraine I joined Bored Panda as a content creator. I do love writing stories and I sincerely believe - there's no dull plots at all. Like a great Italian composer Joaquino Rossini once told: "Give me a police protocol - and I'll make an opera out of it!"

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Monika Pašukonytė

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I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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Monika Pašukonytė

Monika Pašukonytė

Author, BoredPanda staff

I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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Donkey boi
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That kind of open hostility would land you in hospital in my family. Yes we have favouritism, yes we have competitiveness, yes some of dislike each other, but you do not, under any circumstances, rub someone's face in their own misfortune. Uncle Jo forgot the rule twice, and both times my mother's fist reminded him, I think after having is jaw rewired a few times he might be learning.

LakotaWolf (she/her)
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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously! I'm especially offended/angry for OP (and willing to fight her sister, lol) because of the race thing. I'm white af, but I was adopted at birth into a Mexican family (my adoptive dad was white, but my adoptive mom is Mexican and her family and culture was much more present in my life/upbringing.) My boyfriend of 23 years is the son of Chinese immigrants. My mother and older sister (my adoptive parents' bio child, not my bio sister) are both abhorrently racist despite frequently calling out other people when they think they're the "victims" of racism (for being Mexican.) I just cannot personally wrap my head around treating FAMILY crappily if they date "outside" their race/religion/ethnicity. It is one of the most horrible things to me (probably because I've experienced it with my mom and sister, who have called my bf some... quite offensive slurs over the years.)

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Janelle Collard
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes family treats you worse than your enemies. If this is the way her family treats her, I don't blame her for cutting off all contact; those people are toxic. OP, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Phoenix
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish my parents could see that just because you remotely share some blood/dna with a person doesn't mean that you should love them and sacrifice things for them. They think family can do no wrong.

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Donkey boi
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That kind of open hostility would land you in hospital in my family. Yes we have favouritism, yes we have competitiveness, yes some of dislike each other, but you do not, under any circumstances, rub someone's face in their own misfortune. Uncle Jo forgot the rule twice, and both times my mother's fist reminded him, I think after having is jaw rewired a few times he might be learning.

LakotaWolf (she/her)
Community Member
11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously! I'm especially offended/angry for OP (and willing to fight her sister, lol) because of the race thing. I'm white af, but I was adopted at birth into a Mexican family (my adoptive dad was white, but my adoptive mom is Mexican and her family and culture was much more present in my life/upbringing.) My boyfriend of 23 years is the son of Chinese immigrants. My mother and older sister (my adoptive parents' bio child, not my bio sister) are both abhorrently racist despite frequently calling out other people when they think they're the "victims" of racism (for being Mexican.) I just cannot personally wrap my head around treating FAMILY crappily if they date "outside" their race/religion/ethnicity. It is one of the most horrible things to me (probably because I've experienced it with my mom and sister, who have called my bf some... quite offensive slurs over the years.)

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Janelle Collard
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes family treats you worse than your enemies. If this is the way her family treats her, I don't blame her for cutting off all contact; those people are toxic. OP, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Phoenix
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish my parents could see that just because you remotely share some blood/dna with a person doesn't mean that you should love them and sacrifice things for them. They think family can do no wrong.

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