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Shara
Savvy August 2021

Toxic Mom

Shara, on July 6, 2021 at 8:06 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8
Hello all,
I’m having to make a big decision here as to whether I invite my mother to my wedding or not. She’s already flipped out on my fiancé threatening to not come because she assumed we were inviting my aunt and not her. She’s done this to me in the past and has embarrassed me numerous times, even as a child. I finally sent her and my aunt a message setting some boundaries if she or they both were to fly out here from Colombia. I was straightforward but let her know I loved her and hope she’d understand. I was clear she was still invited but that I needed to know she’d be on her best behavior. Unfortunately, she replied with all caps, saying I was egotistical and selfish and all this other negativity that I chose to not read. That did it for me. I do not want that toxicity at my wedding. I have a feeling she will reach out closer to the date apologizing and wanting to come. (She’s done this before). But I’m afraid at this point I don’t want her there for fear of how she’ll act when she sees my dad or someone else she doesn’t like, or perhaps because I’m not spending enough time with her after she flew all the way out here. The problem is I’m feeling guilt and I know my Colombian family will be disappointed that I won’t forgive her before the wedding, as they are very family oriented. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance. ♥️

8 Comments

Latest activity by Janae, on July 8, 2021 at 3:01 PM
  • I
    Expert August 2021
    Ingrid ·
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    Wow, this sounds rough. I'm sorry you are being put in this position. In my heart and mind I would say not inviting your mom to your wedding may be a regret later, but I don't have the experiences you've got. On the other hand if you know she will act out and make it all about her, then she doesn't get an invite. You should not have to ask a grown adult to behave properly at what you your special day.

    I say make the decision that you will not regret down the line.

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  • Shara
    Savvy August 2021
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    Thank you for your honest opinion without having all the context of my past. Based off my experience with her, I’d say I don’t think I’ll regret the decision, but it just is disappointing. I agree I shouldn’t have to ask a grown adults how to behave. It’s unfortunate. I appreciate your response!
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    The best thing to do with toxic people (either friends or relatives) is cut them off permanently. It is difficult but you will feel so much better not having the constant negative energy directed at you.
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
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    My toxic mother declined to come to our wedding because she didn't like the invitations.

    We had an absolutely fabulous time without her and I was essentially stress free because *she wasn't there being awful*.

    Give yourself the freedom to not have her there.

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  • Anna
    Just Said Yes September 2023
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    I’ve lived in a toxic family life for most of my life. It’s truly a dilemma of wanting to share this beautiful moment with the ones you love without the nastiness that comes from toxic.
    If in your heart you know that she’ll do something to cause you stress then by all means don’t invite her. Weddings are stressful enough without added stress and me personally, I would rather enjoy this day than anticipating bad behavior.
    An alternative might be to spend time with her on a day that isn’t the wedding day. Good luck and remember that you need to do what’s best for your sanity.
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  • P.t.
    Dedicated December 2022
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    We are renewing our vows and my husband’s parents and sibling won’t be invited. At first it was a hard decision for my husband to make but at the end of the day, he wants it to be happy day with people who have supported us through the years. They are toxic people who wouldn’t be genuinely happy for us and I honestly didn’t want to pay for them however, I would have if my husband decided to invite them. Anyway, we will be too busy having a blast at our destination wedding to remember that they aren’t there. I’m sure the rest of the family will look at us a little funny when they realize his immediate family isn’t there. You’ll never be able to please everyone so do what makes you happy while being able to face yourself in the mirror.
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  • C
    Savvy September 2021
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    I have a toxic father who is not invited to our wedding. Honestly, once that decision was made, it removed a TON of stress from everyday wedding planning - and our life in general. This is supposed to be a happy time for you. Allow yourself the freedom to do what you need to in order to have your best wedding day.

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  • Janae
    Devoted September 2021
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    Wow. That is truly not a fun situation. My fiance's dad is the same way. I suggested that he not invite him to the wedding if it was going to be a big source of anxiety for him on the day of the wedding. He should not be worrying about his father on his wedding day. I would say the same to you!

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