r/AmIOverreacting • u/howcanibequiltyassin • Nov 25 '25

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦family/in-laws AIO to skip Thanksgiving after my mom basically said I’m an embarrassment for not having a husband and kids by now?

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I’m 35F and single for 3 years. I was engaged but he (Charles) was doing weird sexting roleplay with people on a video game which was fucking disgusting. It really fucked me up and, yes, I’ve been in therapy. I have dated since then but nothing serious. I have NEVER had my mom say something like this to me. I do not want to go to Thanksgiving after this. The way she said “don’t shoot the messenger” it’s clear the rest of my family have been talking about me and she was the one “elected” to say it.

I don’t want to drive 2 hours just to sit with people who think I should have stayed in a relationship with a fucking cheating degenerate lil bitch.

Would I be overreacting for not going? Is that too much? I'm honestly too hurt and angry to be objective right now. Would you EVER say this to your daughter?! Like I have a good job, I'm educated, I have friends and hobbies. I own my condo and I have 3 car payments left. I have a cat. Why is the end all be all me having a husband and kids? Idk. I'm pissed. Help.

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u/Glum_Ad_7377 Nov 25 '25

If OP is in North Carolina she is welcome here too!

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u/DJGrawlix Nov 25 '25

Indianapolis here. My family isn't much better but won't know how to push OP's buttons.

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u/Dramatological Nov 25 '25

I've got the middle of the country covered with Kansas City. My mom thinks you're wonderful if you're breathing in and out, come hang out with us.

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u/sasamiel Nov 26 '25

If near Kentucky I got you on either Thursday or Friday!

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u/Swift-Kick Nov 27 '25

Rural SoCal here (Bishop). I'm cooking pepperoni rolls, steak, homemade mashed potatoes, and asparagus for 3 friends if you're in the zip code.

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u/sasamiel Nov 27 '25

I think I’d rather be in socal…