AITA for refusing to force my daughter to shave for a wedding? And backing out of paying for it when we were uninvited?
A father’s love knows no bounds, especially when raising two daughters on his own, cherishing every unique part of them.
But as his sister’s dream wedding approaches, a clash of expectations threatens to unravel the delicate balance of acceptance and understanding he has fought so hard to create for his autistic daughter.
Caught between family loyalty and the painful reality of his daughter’s sensory struggles, he faces a heartbreaking choice: to protect Molly’s comfort and ident*ty or to conform to societal norms that feel alien and cruel.
This is a story of love, sacrifice, and the fierce determination to be seen and accepted just as they are.
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The original poster (OP) found himself in a major conflict after offering financial support for his sister's wedding.
The central disagreement involved his autistic daughter, Molly, and a demand from the sister (Julie) that Molly shave her legs for the event.
When the OP defended his daughter's sensory needs and refusal to shave, Julie reacted by rescinding the wedding invitation, which the OP then used as justification to withdraw his promised financial contribution.
The core debate centers on whether the OP was justified in withdrawing funding due to the uninvitation, or if he should have honored his financial commitment regardless of the family fallout.
Should the financial obligation be seen as separate from the personal slight, or does withdrawing the invitation void the agreement entirely when accommodating a child's disability needs is at stake?
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