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A woman was invited to a family barbecue two weeks postpartum

Not wanting to travel 40 minutes with two toddlers and a newborn, she politely declined

Her father’s reaction to her decision left her shocked

Navigating family dynamics can be complicated under the best circumstances, but the stress can be even more overwhelming postpartum.

One new mother recently shared her experience of a family falling out on Reddit , just weeks after giving birth.

The woman, 22, explained that only two weeks after delivering her baby, her family planned a barbecue to celebrate, without consulting her first.

Already juggling two toddlers and the demands of a newborn, she was blindsided by the event.

“I wasn’t prepared mentally or physically to pack up baby and the other two kiddos and

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