🎄 Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, love, and family... but for one 17-year-old, it's become a source of pain and exclusion. 💔 After losing his mother 5 years ago, he's been living with his father and stepmother, watching as her kids get spoiled while he's left out in the cold. 🥶 But this year, he decided to take matters into his own hands and buy himself some gifts. 🎁 Little did he know, this act of self-love would spark a family drama that has everyone questioning who's really in the wrong. 😳 Get ready for a holiday tale that's sure to tug at your heartstrings and make you wonder... is he the a-hole? 🤔
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🎄 A Not-So-Merry Christmas Tale 😢
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😔 Holidays Bring Heartache
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🎁 No Gifts for the Forgotten Son
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🤷♂️ Dad's Dismissive Shrug
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🛍️ Taking Matters Into His Own Hands
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🎀 Gifts for Himself, Gasp! 😲
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😠 Stepmom's Hurt Feelings
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🙄 Dad Defends Stepmom
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😤 Calling Out the Crappy Treatment
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😢 Hurt Feelings All Around
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😡 Bratty or Bad Parenting?
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🙊 Silent Treatment Ensues
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👵 Grandma's Got His Back
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🤔 So, Is He the A-hole?
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🎄 A Christmas Conundrum: Forgotten Son Buys His Own Gifts, Sparks Family Feud 😱
In this heart-wrenching holiday tale, a 17-year-old boy finds himself excluded from the Christmas gift-giving by his stepmother, who lavishes presents on her own children while leaving him empty-handed. 💔 Fed up with years of being left out, he takes matters into his own hands and buys himself some gifts, only to face backlash from his stepmother and father. 😠 With accusations of rudeness and ungratefulness flying, the family is left divided. 🙊 Even grandma chimes in, siding with the forgotten son. 👵 Now, the question on everyone's mind is... who's really the a-hole in this festive fiasco? 🤔 Let's see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster of a Christmas story! 🎢
Stepmother spoils her kids, dad doesn't protect OP. NTA.
milee30 | milee30
Encouraging comment validates feelings, offers support, and suggests alternatives. 🙌
bbvy24 | bbvy24
Teen excluded by family buys own gifts. NTA comment agrees.
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Teen buys own Christmas gifts to spite exclusion by parents.
Fatal_S | Fatal_S
Taking control of your own happiness, NTA 🎁
minizookeeper | minizookeeper
NTA! Dad excluded son from Christmas gifts for 5 years 😠
Mary-U | Mary-U
Teen rightfully calls out dad and stepmom for excluding him 👏
KatJen76 | KatJen76
Teen takes matters into his own hands after years of neglect 💪
ApartLocksmith1 | ApartLocksmith1
Encouraging reply to a teen who was excluded from Christmas gifts 🎄
Salem729606 | Salem729606
Stepmom's exclusion is unacceptable. NTA for buying own gifts.
komarovfan | komarovfan
Dad's failing as a parent, NTA for buying own gifts 👍
Citychic88 | Citychic88
Excluded from gifts, teen takes charge. NTA 🎁
halroxy | halroxy
Excluded from Christmas: Teen's father and stepmother are the a-hole 💔
rhysepoos | rhysepoos
Step siblings get spoiled, but OP buys his own gifts. NTA 👏
sophia_but_better | sophia_but_better
Dad is being awful by excluding you from gifts 🎁❌
catzrob89 | catzrob89
Father is solely responsible for excluding you from gifts 😔
Feeling-better2day | Feeling-better2day
Lazy and sexist father and evil stepmother exclude teen from Christmas. 😞
wilburstiltskin | wilburstiltskin
Impressive 17-year-old adopts self-care, buys own Christmas gifts! NTA 👏
pacingpilot | pacingpilot
Stepmom and dad are NTA for celebrating Christmas, but for excluding OP.
ArtemistheFartimus | ArtemistheFartimus
NTA stands up to exclusionary parents with a thoughtful gift 🎁
LocalHeathen | LocalHeathen
NTA buys own Christmas gifts after being excluded 🎁
Vicks_Jayy | Vicks_Jayy
A helpful video on dealing with emotional blackmail. 👍
survivingtheworst | survivingtheworst
Heartbreaking story of a neglected child. 😢
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Stepmother gets a taste of her own medicine. NTA 👏
Scribb74 | Scribb74
NTA 🙅♂️ Don't bother with toxic family. Stand up for yourself.
Dana07620 | Dana07620
Teen's stepmom might not be the a**hole, but his dad is 🤬
Raam57 | Raam57
Empowering response to neglectful family's guilt-trip. ✌🏻
EquivalentTwo1 | EquivalentTwo1
Heartbreaking story of stepmother's exclusion, NTA. Merry Christmas, OP ❤️
PellyCanRaf | PellyCanRaf
Teen buys own gifts after exclusion from family Christmas. NTA.
AnteAnima | AnteAnima
Teen excluded from Christmas gifts buys his own. NTA 💪
SavageAsperagus | SavageAsperagus
Supportive comment advises teen to spend Christmas with grandma 👥
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NTA. Commenter expresses fury towards father's behavior, empathizes with OP.
idiggory | idiggory
Stepmom excluded me from Christmas, NTA for buying own gifts. 🎁
BigRedKetoGirl | BigRedKetoGirl
Redditor sympathizes with OP and calls out family's behavior. 👏
CasTheMagicDragon | CasTheMagicDragon
Mature teen takes Christmas into his own hands. 🎄
dischdunk | dischdunk
Supportive comment for excluded teen with frustrating family situation.
Calmandwise | Calmandwise
Teens NTA response to hurtful exclusion from parents at Christmas 🎄
3colt3 | 3colt3
Heartbreaking exclusion by family; grandmother and commenter support OP. NTA.
A-RovinIGo | A-RovinIGo
Stand up for yourself! NTA for buying your own gifts 💪
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
Empathetic commenter supports teen's rightful gift giving, slams family behavior. 😔
petra_vonkant | petra_vonkant
Empathetic comment shows support to teen facing exclusion at home ♥
sambino_the_albino | sambino_the_albino
Heartfelt comment offers to send gift, supporting NTA judgement. ❤️
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Teen takes matters into his own hands for Christmas gifts 🎄
Malarkay79 | Malarkay79
Stepmom and dad suck, NTA for buying own gifts. 👏
Resident_Bitch | Resident_Bitch
Teen excluded from Christmas buys own gifts, NTA according to commenter
Squinky75 | Squinky75
Stepmom gets mad at teen for buying his own gift 🤯
glasssa251 | glasssa251
Keep doing you! 🙌 You're not responsible for their behavior.
ChuckGreenwald | ChuckGreenwald
Heartfelt comment shows compassion towards neglected teen. 💔
CaityR1986 | CaityR1986
Stepmom and dad excluded teen from Christmas gifts, commenter disagrees. NTA 👏
iseeisayibe | iseeisayibe
Excluded from family Christmases, OP is NTA for speaking up.
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Heartbreaking story of a mistreated teen who deserves better 😢
mranster | mranster
Engaging revenge plan suggestion with humorous tone 😂
HolliWood84 | HolliWood84
Heartwarming comment from a supportive mom, sending virtual hugs 💕
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User suggests creative revenge on gift-excluding family. 😈
lildorado | lildorado
Gifts or not? Clarification needed before judging. 🙂
foxbones | foxbones
Curious about the other side of the story 🤔
Deathtofalsesludge | Deathtofalsesludge
Family favoritism is not okay, even during the holidays. 🎄
Jerkrollatex | Jerkrollatex
Step siblings and their mom excluded teen from gifts. NTA.
frimrussiawithlove85 | frimrussiawithlove85
Stepmom excludes OP from gifts, NTA for buying own presents. 🎁
JCWa50 | JCWa50
Not the a**hole and possibly a wizard 🧃
psyducker8 | psyducker8
Empathetic comment offers support to excluded teen 👏
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Grandma's got your back 👍 NTA, stepmonster needs help
grouchyrn | grouchyrn
Supportive comment tells OP to ask grandma and ditch toxic family.
Miss_Melody_Pond | Miss_Melody_Pond
Heartbroken parent offers to send gifts to excluded teen. ❤️🎁
KuntiOff | KuntiOff
Validating NTA comment about exclusion from Christmas gifts. 👏
bipanik | bipanik
Stepmom is a jerk, but teen takes matters into his hands 👏
tired-soul- | tired-soul-
Teen takes matters into his own hands for Christmas presents. 💪
Coast-Prestigious | Coast-Prestigious
Teen faces abuse and neglect from stepfamily, NTA for speaking out. 👏
CareFrenchieN | CareFrenchieN
Supportive comment applauds person for treating themselves and standing up. 💯
LunarMuphinz | LunarMuphinz
Playing favorites could lead to disowning parents. 💔
KingAlastor | KingAlastor
Stepmother excluded teen from Christmas gifts, got mad when he bought his own. NTA.
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Encouraging OP to get out of a toxic household 🙏
ThatGirl_Tasha | ThatGirl_Tasha
Teen stands up for himself against exclusion by stepmom. NTA! 👏
s0methingclev3r | s0methingclev3r
Teen takes Christmas into his own hands, supported by commenter ❤️
WhySoManyOstriches | WhySoManyOstriches
Growing up excluded from Christmas gifts, this commenter empathizes with OP.
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Stepmom drama? NTA takes charge of own Christmas gifts 💪
the-little-chef-94 | the-little-chef-94
Heartbreaking comment on a cruel and neglectful family. 💔
ClazN | ClazN
