🎆💥 Buckle up, folks! We've got a New Year's Eve drama that's sure to set off some sparks! 🎇 Our protagonist, a loving mother with PTSD, finds herself in a heated battle with her boyfriend over his plans to light up the night sky with a fireworks extravaganza. 🚀 But here's the catch: both she and her son share a deep-seated fear of sudden, loud noises. 😱 Will our heroine stand her ground and protect her peace, or will she cave to her boyfriend's explosive demands? 💣 Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into this explosive tale of love, fear, and fireworks! 🎢🎇
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🏠 Trouble in Paradise: Boyfriend's Fireworks Plan Sparks Conflict! 💥
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👦 Like Mother, Like Son: The Shared Struggle with Loud Noises 😰
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🎉 New Year's Eve Bash: Boyfriend's Party Plans Revealed 🍾
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🎆 Fireworks Fiasco: The Unexpected Arrival of Explosive Boxes 😱
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🚨 Confrontation Upstairs: Reminding Boyfriend of PTSD Struggles 😓
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🎇 Boyfriend's Insistence: "We Need Fireworks on New Year's!" 🙄
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😠 Accusations of Overreacting: Boyfriend Thinks Exposure is Good 🤦♀️
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💥 The Tester Firework: Boyfriend Breaks His Promise! 😤
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🏨 Escape to the Hotel: A Last-Minute Decision 🏃♀️💨
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📞 Boyfriend's Angry Calls: Accusations of Selfishness and Overreacting 😡
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🏠 "It's His House Too": Boyfriend Claims Right to Party 🎊
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🖕 Heated Exchange: Couple Tells Each Other to "Go F--k Themselves" 😬
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❗ Important Edit: OP Did Not Give Her Son PTSD ❗
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🙅♀️ OP's Plea: "I Have Not Transferred My Fears to My Son" 😔
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💔 A Mother's Wish: Wanting to Take Away Her Son's Struggles 😢
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New Year's Eve Fireworks Fiasco: A Mother's Fight for Peace!
Looks like this New Year's Eve celebration turned into a real dumpster fire! Our fierce mama bear stood her ground against her boyfriend's explosive plans, refusing to let her PTSD and her son's fears be ignored. Despite her beau's accusations of overreacting and selfishness, she packed up her little cub and hightailed it to a hotel for some much-needed quiet. But the drama didn't end there! Cue the angry phone calls, heated exchanges, and a lot of "f--k yous" flying back and forth. This couple has some serious issues to work out, but one thing's certain: this mama bear will always put her child's well-being first. Now, let's see what the internet says about this explosive situation.
A perfect response to a gaslighter who doesn't understand consent. 💯
StAlvis | StAlvis
Boyfriend disregards PTSD, son, and pandemic. NTA. Use wisely. 👏
analyst19 | analyst19
Boyfriend disregards mental health and comfort, not a keeper 🙄
aSeaPersonByNight | aSeaPersonByNight
A perfect example of selfishness in a relationship 👍
Snoo-91586 | Snoo-91586
NTA, boyfriend's dismissive behavior is not healthy for relationship 👏
SpitDontQuit | SpitDontQuit
NTA stands up to SO who ignored her PTSD from fireworks 👏
Isolated_Aura | Isolated_Aura
Partner disregarded PTSD, disrespected needs, and cussed out. NTA. 👏
bullzeye1983 | bullzeye1983
Pandemic party foul, not impressed by inconsiderate partner 😑
GreenLetterhead4196 | GreenLetterhead4196
Standing up for yourself and your triggers - NTA victory 👏
watchmewiggle | watchmewiggle
Protect yourself and your son from this selfish jerk 😠
SilentSiren39 | SilentSiren39
Boyfriend disregards boundaries and lies about fireworks, NTA.
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Boyfriend disregards partner's PTSD, choose yourself and leave him 💯
daIliance | daIliance
Ditch him for the kid or suffer the consequences 👎
WineOrDeath | WineOrDeath
NTA's empathetic advice on coping with PTSD-triggering fireworks 👏
rocketbot99 | rocketbot99
Ignoring her PTSD for fireworks? NTA has the perfect response 👏
poeadam | poeadam
Boyfriend disregards her PTSD, NTA for leaving him. 👏
FortuneWhereThoutBe | FortuneWhereThoutBe
Reconsidering relationship after BF ignored her PTSD 🤔
lifeofyou | lifeofyou
Reconsidering the relationship after ignoring her PTSD 🤔
MountainCityDweller | MountainCityDweller
Respectful NTA prioritizes self-care over insensitive partner's fireworks display 👏
kayla_pei | kayla_pei
Partner prioritizes friends over partner's and child's well-being. NTA 👏
KeyoJaguar | KeyoJaguar
Break up while you can. Red flag alert 🚨
DraganTehPro | DraganTehPro
He prioritized his friends over her mental health. NTA.
acrazycatmom | acrazycatmom
A thoughtful comment on learned behavior and fear of fireworks 🤔
thatsnotmyname_ame | thatsnotmyname_ame
"You're over reacting" = "I don't like consequences" 🤷♀️
ohdeer7911 | ohdeer7911
NTA, She set clear boundaries, he ignored them, and guilt-tripped her 👏
Graylorde | Graylorde
Fireworks and PTSD: NTA and mutual sympathies 😢
VeterinarianOk9857 | VeterinarianOk9857
Partner ignores PTSD for fireworks, OP NTA
Dearhrider757 | Dearhrider757
Fireworks on New Year's - A nightmare for pets 🐱
triciabobicia | triciabobicia
Ignorance towards PTSD and child's sensitivity. NTA.
TillyMint54 | TillyMint54
Ignoring PTSD for fireworks? Absolutely NTA. Perfect reaction 👏
StrawberryTigerLily | StrawberryTigerLily
Maturely handling PTSD and fireworks, but hotels have surprises 😔
shangib723 | shangib723
Suggests exposure therapy for LO's fireworks phobia. Supportive NTA comment 👍
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Partner disregards PTSD and ignores request to not set off fireworks 🔥
mariogoodboy | mariogoodboy
Empathetic commenter sympathizes with OP and throws shade at her insensitive partner. 👏
PupsMonkey | PupsMonkey
You were accommodating but he got mad? NTA 👏
Flownique | Flownique
Encouraging response to seek therapy for potential PTSD transmission.
holisarcasm | holisarcasm
PTSD sufferer slams gaslighting ex for ignoring boundaries 👊
jordan858 | jordan858
Sensible suggestion for coping with fireworks and PTSD 💪
wtfisthepoint | wtfisthepoint
Partner disregards PTSD, commenter suggests hotel night for comfort. #NTA
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Setting boundaries is important. NTA stood up for herself 👏
Current-Read | Current-Read
Reassessing the relationship: gaslighting, minimizing mental illness, and red flags. 👍
Insipid-Moniker | Insipid-Moniker
Spouse ignores promises, sees partner as 'mom' 😡
TsarinaAlexandra | TsarinaAlexandra
Fireworks aren't necessary for any occasion. NTA wins.
justsomerandomdude16 | justsomerandomdude16
Partner disregarded her PTSD for fireworks, commenter says NTA ✨
Sfb208 | Sfb208
Boyfriend disregards girlfriend's PTSD for fireworks, commenter calls him out
Exia_Gundam00 | Exia_Gundam00
Partner ignores PTSD, sets off fireworks. Commenter calls him out. NTA 👏
KaliTheBlaze | KaliTheBlaze
🎆 Non 4th of July fireworks are so juvenile and insensitive. #NTA
Book_devourer | Book_devourer
Supportive family accommodates child's fear of fire alarms 👏
Redroses4u | Redroses4u
Support for PTSD sufferer and condemnation for selfish person 👏🗤️
Shadow_Guide | Shadow_Guide
Prioritizing mental health over fireworks 👏
Montymikhail | Montymikhail
Respect for boundaries, NTA made a strong stance 👏
StrawberryPoptart808 | StrawberryPoptart808
Fireworks fiasco leads to hotel stay and licensing proposal. NTA.
Artistic_Bookkeeper | Artistic_Bookkeeper
Ignoring her PTSD and her son's needs? He's the a**hole.
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Ignoring partner's PTSD trigger for fireworks makes you the a-hole
ingsara98 | ingsara98
Partner ignores PTSD trigger, thinks child can sleep through fireworks. NTA.
EquivalentTwo1 | EquivalentTwo1
Agreed not to set off fireworks, but did anyways. NTA
furiousfarrah | furiousfarrah
Standing up against partner's sneaky behavior towards PTSD triggers 👏
QuiteFrankE | QuiteFrankE
Unsympathetic partner sets off fireworks despite PTSD. NTA response.
UnicornCackle | UnicornCackle
Re-evaluate your relationship with your boyfriend. 👭💔
biscuitlollipop | biscuitlollipop
Respectful husband helps with PTSD, boyfriend disregards and needs therapy 👏
amfdiat | amfdiat
Break up party time! 🎉 NTA, he's a selfish child 🙅♀️
It_frday | It_frday
Don't put up with triggering behavior. Leave him. 👏
gabatme | gabatme
Standing up for mental health is never selfish. 👏
ViolaVetch75 | ViolaVetch75
Partner reneged on commitment to avoid triggering condition. NTA.
Sea_Spirit_55 | Sea_Spirit_55
Dump the a**hole boyfriend and find someone who cares 💔
annakatt | annakatt
Partner disregards PTSD, shows no respect, and needs to go 👎
Computron1234 | Computron1234
Insensitive partner gets called out for dangerous behavior 👏
breebop83 | breebop83
Toxicity alert! Commenter hopes for a healthier relationship for all 👏
MrBigHeadsMySoulMate | MrBigHeadsMySoulMate
Ignoring someone's PTSD triggers is NOT a joke 😠 NTA handled the situation perfectly 👏
Mortem_Lucifer | Mortem_Lucifer
Partner's disregard for PTSD may be a red flag. NTA 👏
Dumpster_fff | Dumpster_fff
Partner ignores PTSD, sets off fireworks. Is NTA justified?
NightShiftSister | NightShiftSister
Setting off fireworks triggered her PTSD, NTA for asking stop.
AnyConstellation | AnyConstellation
32-year-old man ignores partner's PTSD for fireworks, called out for childish behavior.
voxam72 | voxam72
Ex shares similar behavior, don't let him disrespect you and your son 👏
SmallChallenge | SmallChallenge
BF disregards girlfriend's PTSD, friends enable him. NTA stands up.
MOliciousHat | MOliciousHat
PTSD is difficult to comprehend, but NTA for prioritizing safety 👏
CntryDaisy | CntryDaisy
A sister's fear of fireworks and a friend's love for them collide 😨
blerghc | blerghc
Selfish partner ignores PTSD, risking harm. NTA. End relationship.
h_witko | h_witko
BF ignores PTSD, commenter supports OP's stance against fireworks
peppermintvalet | peppermintvalet
