Traditions are a lovely thing to have, and arguably, they’re the glue that keeps families and communities together. However, if you find that the Old Ways of Doing Things constantly leave you feeling exhausted, stressed, and unappreciated, it might be time for some new traditions. Or, to put it bluntly, it’s unfair if the entire weight of hosting your loved ones for the holidays falls on your shoulders—and yours alone. You’re supposed to enjoy yourself, too!
Redditor u/SaltFall5312, a mom-of-four who has been cooking Thanksgiving lunch for the entire extended family for the past 15 years, has finally had enough of the pressure. She went viral after asking whether she was in the wrong for enforcing some boundaries and deciding that she didn’t want to be responsible for all the food and hosting this year. You’ll find the story in full as you read on. Meanwhile, Bored Panda has reached out to u/SaltFall5312, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from her.
