Alex Buscemi
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for gratitude and togetherness, but for one woman, it’s become an annual marathon of stress, exhaustion, and unshared responsibility.
After 15 years of cooking Thanksgiving lunch, this overburdened teacher and mom of four decided enough was enough.
Her decision to step back from cooking the turkey—a role she’s been expected to shoulder alone for over a decade—sparked a family-wide debate about fairness, tradition, and unrealistic expectations.
Her story, shared on the Reddit AITA forum, sheds light on the invisible labor often placed on certain family members and how challenging it can be to set boundaries.
As her husband and in-laws scramble to maintain the status quo, she’s sticking to her plan: no turkey duty this year, and maybe even a quieter, less chaotic Thanksgiving for herself.
Keep going for the full story that might feel a little too familiar for anyone who’s ever hosted a holiday feast.
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