Returning home from college for Christmas feels like a given, doesn’t it? It does not need permission. Our loved ones eagerly anticipate our arrival, eager to spend the holidays together. But that’s not the case in everyone.
OP planned to spend winter break at home but was asked to leave due to tensions between their mom and stepdad. Options presented were to stay with their unpredictable alcoholic grandma or return to college. Feeling upset and trapped, OP sought advice on Reddit. They wanted to understand why they couldn’t stay at home, especially since they were willing to contribute by paying rent and cooking. With few hours at work, no friends in town, and financial constraints, moving back to college seemed daunting. They hoped for clarity on the situation and possible solutions to their predicament.
Scroll down below to read the story in OP’s own words.
1. This one time OP barred from parents house for winter break.
2. The story is not simple, according to OP but she will try to keep it like one.
3. On returning home, Mom insisted I stay with Grandma after an argument with Stepdad. Our relationship has always been tense.
4. That night, OP’s mom insisted they stay with Grandma after an argument with Stepdad, adding to the strain in their relationship.
5. Stepdad thinks OP doesn’t help enough and lacks respect. Despite disagreeing, OP stayed with Grandma due to tense family dynamics.
6. Living with alcoholic Grandma is emotionally taxing for OP. Despite strained relations, OP moved back to parents’ house for Christmas, aiming to be helpful and respectful.
7. Mom insists OP moves back to grandma’s or college town after Christmas. OP offered to pay rent and cook but was refused due to parental marital problems.
8. OP doesn’t want to return to college due to few work hours, no friends, and financial constraints. They hoped for a comfortable Christmas at home but feel abandoned.
9. Here’s a TLDR on the story who cannot read a long one.
10. OP tells in the edit that she has decided to go back to college for the winter break.
11. OP suspects her stepdad doesn’t want her around. She’ll plan to stay elsewhere for future breaks.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
12. Reddit needs to calm down.
13. May he be a better person.
14. It’s unfortunate when family tensions spill over like this. Wishing OP peace and resolution.
15. It is actually very sad to witness the stepdad’s biased behavior.
16. True friends will help OP to get through this lonely phase of life.
17. Sometimes, distance is necessary for healing. Take care of yourself, OP.
18. It is better for OP to stay alone.
19. Family dynamics can be complex, but OP is handling it with grace.
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