Thanksgiving dinner is meant to bring the entire family together. The holiday is about gratitude, togetherness, and finding that silver lining, no matter how dark the clouds may be. But on the practical side of things, dinner won’t cook itself. And placing the burden solely on the breadwinner’s shoulders is asking for too much.

Internet user u/OrcinusVienna vented online about how her mother-in-law insisted that she cook dinner, even though she has a grueling 12-hour shift on Thanksgiving. Scroll down for the full story and to read the internet’s reactions. Meanwhile, Bored Panda has reached out to the author for comments, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from her.

Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t magically cook itself. It’s a huge challenge, and the fair thing to do would

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