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Attending a surprise party can become surprisingly complicated.

The following story involves a woman who wanted to join her sister’s friend’s surprise party.

She recently had major stomach surgery and is still recovering, but she wanted to “test” her stomach at the party.

But his sister kept giving her different reasons why she did not want her to go.

What would you do if you were in OP’s shoes? Read the full story below for all the details.

AITA for wanting to tag along to a bday party.

My sister’s friend is having a surprise party set up by her friends, my sister included.

I recently had a major stomach-related surgery that is still in the process of healing.

Since my sister and I are gonna be alone at home, I was wondering if I could join the party.

This could be a way to test out how my body is and will react to foods post-surgery.

Also, the fact that we can probably save money on food as we’ll have dinner at the party.

As it’s an everyone-bring-a-food-item party.

This woman felt like her sister didn’t want to bring her along.

Now I don’t know why, but she seems very keen on me not going and keeps coming up with deflections when I ask why.

She says she’ll introduce me as a photographer and that it’s rude to go to other people’s parties.

Mind you, I’ve met the birthday person in person before.

And I have also “crashed” other of her friend’s parties before.

So naturally, I thought she would be okay with this one.

Now, she’s wondering if she was in the wrong in this situation.

Another point she made, which I felt was invalid, was that I am also meeting my friend who’s recovering from cancer the next day.

My sister asked in a mocking tone if she was invited for the free food, which I just laughed at.

So yeah, I am quite a stubborn person in general, but after having this convo, I’m maybe thinking of backing off.

You know, self-worth and all, but I just wanted to know if IATA for wanting to go to the party.

First of all, I get why OP wanted to come to the surprise birthday party.

Attending some of their past events, perhaps she feels like she’s an “unofficial” part of the group.

However, her sister might also be thinking that she wasn’t invited in the first place.

Maybe it’s best to just stay at home, especially since she is also recovering from surgery.

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