On August 15, 2023, an anonymous teenage girl shared her heartbreaking story on Reddit’s “AITA” forum. This young girl had always been close to her dad, despite having a stronger connection with her mom. They would spend quality time together three to four times a week. When her dad started dating “Anna” a few years ago, she instantly hit it off with her. So when her dad finally proposed to Anna, the girl was genuinely excited because she saw her as the perfect stepmother.

The girl had already invested in everything she needed for the wedding, including her dress and shoes, when her dad and Anna approached her with an important discussion a few weeks before the big day. She was shocked when they told her that their wedding was going to be a child-free event, which meant excluding anyone under the age of 18. Sadly, this meant that she, just two days shy of turning 18, would not be able to attend her own father’s wedding. It was a tough pill to swallow, knowing that she would officially be an adult in just a few days.

Feeling frustrated, the girl’s mom decided to take her on a birthday vacation, where she celebrated her 18th birthday and posted pictures on Facebook, expressing her joy of finally becoming an adult. Little did she know that this would ignite a storm of reactions from friends and family who questioned the dad and Anna’s decision and expressed their outrage on her behalf.

In response to the backlash, the girl received hurtful texts from her dad and Anna, who called her immature and a selfish brat. They believed that her actions only proved their point about her immaturity and justified their decision to exclude her from the wedding. Conflicted and seeking advice, she turned to her friends for support. Some advised her to let go and move on.

Now, she seeks the opinion of the Reddit community, asking whether she was right or wrong for publicly expressing her feelings and celebrating her 18th birthday, despite being excluded from her dad and Anna’s wedding.