A woman recently shared her dilemma on Reddit about whether or not to invite her sister to her wedding. Her sister had been diagnosed with cancer when she was 15 and had managed to overcome it. However, her health had been inconsistent ever since. The Redditor noticed a pattern where her sister would always fall sick whenever she celebrated a milestone in her own life. This led to the OP feeling overshadowed and tired of her sister stealing the spotlight.

The OP empathized with her sister’s health struggles but couldn’t help but notice the timing of her sister’s hospital visits. Whether it was graduations, birthdays, or even the engagement party, her sister’s announcements always seemed to coincide with important events in the OP’s life. She felt frustrated as her whole family would rush to support her sister, seemingly forgetting about her own achievements.

The breaking point came when the OP had a dinner party to announce her wedding date. Everyone seemed to be having a great time until her sister mentioned she needed to go to the hospital. The attention immediately shifted to her sister, leaving the OP feeling forgotten. This, along with the fact that her sister might need a wheelchair at the wedding, led the OP to disinvite her from the event.

The OP’s decision was met with criticism from her family, who saw it as selfish. However, the OP believed her sister had been consistently stealing the spotlight and didn’t want that to happen on her wedding day. She planned to personally inform their relatives about her sister’s situation and ask for their thoughts and prayers.

When seeking advice from other Reddit users, many were on the OP’s side. They suggested having a private conversation with her parents to explain how her sister’s actions had affected her. Some users recommended informing the relatives about the wheelchair in advance, while others believed her parents were in the wrong for always taking her sister’s side.

Despite her frustrations, the OP admitted feeling sad about the situation. She still loved her sister, but the constant overshadowing had taken a toll on their relationship. It was a difficult decision for the OP to distance herself, as she couldn’t love her sister the same way anymore.

This story raises an important question: should family always take precedence over personal milestones? It’s a challenging situation to navigate, especially when health issues are involved. Ultimately, the OP’s choice was driven by a desire to have her wedding day focused on her, rather than being overshadowed once again.