Guy Asks If It’s Wrong Of Him To Demand His Bald Sister Wears A Wig To His Engagement Party
Celebrations can be anxiety-inducing to both hosts and guests, especially if they require special preparation. In the case of Reddit user Jaded_Flying992, it was over his suggested dress etiquette.
The guy asked a forum called Am I the A-hole to help him understand if he was in the wrong to invite his sister to his engagement party under certain unconventional conditions. The requirements are to wear a wig and make-up. For context, she has alopecia and Jaded_Flying992 wants his sister to hide it so she visually blends in with the guests more and the future bride gets the most attention.
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Alopecia is a condition that makes the body lose hair either in patches or altogether, it is associated with other symptoms as well. The U.K. national health provider NHS says: “Losing hair can be upsetting. For many people, their hair is an important part of who they are. If your hair loss is causing you distress, your GP may be able to help you get some counseling.” Apart from the ability to get into counseling and support groups patients can buy wigs from NHS or even get them compensated. More information here.
This redditor husband to be asked AmItheA-hole forum if he is in the wrong to ask his sister to hide her alopecia for family events
The overwhelming majority of commenters told the husband to be that he was in the wrong. On top of that, many added that most of his family are the bad guys too, and not only in this situation, but in their whole view towards appearances and parenting. The post got over 7.2k upvotes, but some responses received over 24k.
The reddit community has decided that the post author was indeed in the wrong here
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I thought this was bad enough until I got to the end where it said her parents agree with him.. This poor woman needs to cut out her family stat and possibly get a good therapist if she hasn’t already. It sounds like she has been subjected to abuse by her entire family her whole life.
I don't think she needs the therapist. She seems to have managed to survive her asshole family with a healthy self image - not hiding her condition - and formed a healthy relationship (from the little we know) with someone who accepts her and stands up for her. She clearly also has a successful career. I don't know how the hell she managed it since her family seem to be entirely made up of assholes, but if she figures that out she needs to write a book and sell the secret to the rest of us.
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Sister already feels sh!t because of the alopecia. As a woman she had many hurdles and after school she was done with the wig and makeup. Now she has to deal with a brother who has seen her suffer and doesn't care. She was a child when she got this - let's not forget - imagine puberty and how cruel kids can be. And her mum OMG. Of course she didn't answer his email. What a crappy family. Jees.
Why would she feel "like s**t"? She's had this condition for her entire life, and I would say that refusing to spend hours every day to try and look "normal" (which is a stupid word, because there is no such thing) tells me that she has self confidence to spare.
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WOW - this guy basically says his sister isn't worthy of being part of their family occasions unless she adopts a false image of herself and then he asks if he's an arsehole! He's cutting someone out because of hair, just hair!
I thought this was bad enough until I got to the end where it said her parents agree with him.. This poor woman needs to cut out her family stat and possibly get a good therapist if she hasn’t already. It sounds like she has been subjected to abuse by her entire family her whole life.
I don't think she needs the therapist. She seems to have managed to survive her asshole family with a healthy self image - not hiding her condition - and formed a healthy relationship (from the little we know) with someone who accepts her and stands up for her. She clearly also has a successful career. I don't know how the hell she managed it since her family seem to be entirely made up of assholes, but if she figures that out she needs to write a book and sell the secret to the rest of us.
Load More Replies... Sister already feels sh!t because of the alopecia. As a woman she had many hurdles and after school she was done with the wig and makeup. Now she has to deal with a brother who has seen her suffer and doesn't care. She was a child when she got this - let's not forget - imagine puberty and how cruel kids can be. And her mum OMG. Of course she didn't answer his email. What a crappy family. Jees.
Why would she feel "like s**t"? She's had this condition for her entire life, and I would say that refusing to spend hours every day to try and look "normal" (which is a stupid word, because there is no such thing) tells me that she has self confidence to spare.
Load More Replies... WOW - this guy basically says his sister isn't worthy of being part of their family occasions unless she adopts a false image of herself and then he asks if he's an arsehole! He's cutting someone out because of hair, just hair!
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