The holiday season is filled with depressing stories about families going through hard times, and you have to feel sorry for the guy who wrote this story on Reddit.

Because he was brave enough to ask readers if they think he’s doing the wrong thing…

Let’s see what he had to say.

AITA if I “cancel” Christmas because I can’t afford it this year?

“I’m the sole provider for family, all credit cards maxed, negative bank balance, upcoming missed payments until my next check, basically destitute for the foreseeable future.

This is a sad situation.

My wife and I usually decorate on Black Friday, but this year I don’t want to.

The thought of putting up our fake tree knowing I’ll have nothing to put under it fills me with such a mix of shame, anger, and pain.

I would prefer to just let December pass and cut out as many things as I can until I can get my finances under control.

He has a point…

Plus, my daughter is 2.

She won’t know, care, or even remember one missed Christmas.

So, AITA?

I’m already a failure as a husband and father, so what say you here?

Reddit users shared their thoughts.

This person spoke up.

Another Reddit user doesn’t think he’s doing anything wrong.

This person chimed in.

Another individual had a lot to say.

And this person thinks he’s kind of being an *******.

This is a really sad situation…

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