Not everyone has a picture perfect family, and when you don’t, holidays can be extra triggering and touchy.

In this story, one estranged child just wants to avoid a painful celebration.

But mother-in-law has other ideas.

Let’s see what the fuss is about.

AITA if I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day

I cut contact with my own mother just under a year ago (long story, childhood trauma etc) and told my partner I don’t wish to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Always sad when family relationships fall apart, but it happens.

Obviously, she can go to her mum’s for the day while I wait at home.

But when my partner told her mum, her mum said that I’m being weird and it doesn’t make sense why I’m not celebrating this year, but did the ones prior.

Not really up to someone else to make that call…

However, this is the first year not having my mum actively in my life and I just don’t wish to celebrate it.

Fair.

My partner’s mother is saying I’m going to ruin it for her and make her have a bad day and isn’t happy at all about it.

I’m at a loss.

AITA?

This MIL seems mixed up about what this day means.

At least that’s what I think. Comments?

One user says, not weird just boundaries.

Someone else says, MIL’s gotta deal.

This user thinks it might take time to heal.

Another poster wants more info but says probably NTA.

This comment declares: Not Your Problem!

Mother’s Day isn’t an excuse for a guilt trip.

Everyone should be a little more understanding on this one.

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