Mother and Sister Guilted A Pregnant Woman for Not Going To Her Cousin's Sweet 16 Birthday

The Backstory It’s a common dilemma: do you prioritize your own self-care or attend an event to avoid offending others?

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“My young cousin had a sweet sixteen today that I was invited to. I chose not to go and now my mother and sister are saying that it was extremely rude of me to do so,” the woman shared.

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The woman explained that she works full time and is currently 31 weeks pregnant, making her physical exertions even more challenging.

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The Cousin Probably Didn’t Notice Some commenters expressed support for the woman’s decision and emphasized the importance of prioritizing self-care.

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“I don’t think this is rude. I honestly think people forget how hard it can be to do a lot, or even just a regular amount of activity while pregnant!” one person said.

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