One family in the United States is facing a serious dilemma as Thanksgiving approaches, and it’s all about food. A Reddit user, known as Suspicious-Basil7882, shared her story on the ‘Am I the A–hole’ subreddit, detailing the family drama that has erupted over her brother’s strict vegan demands.
Suspicious-Basil7882 explained that her 35-year-old brother, Mark, has recently become a militant vegan after dating a vegan influencer named Pam. Last year, Mark insisted that their mother cook a vegetarian meal for Thanksgiving, which was not well-received by the family. This year, with Suspicious-Basil7882 hosting the Thanksgiving dinner due to her mother’s health issues, Mark and Pam are demanding an entirely meat-free meal.
When Suspicious-Basil7882 suggested she would make both vegan and traditional meals, Mark and Pam were adamant that if any meat was served, they would not attend. This has caused significant tension within the family, with their father worried about the impact on their mother’s health, given that these might be some of the last family holidays they have together.
The situation has left Suspicious-Basil7882 torn between respecting her brother’s dietary choices and maintaining the traditional family Thanksgiving meal. She is even considering working a shift at the hospital instead of attending the dinner to avoid the stress.
This story highlights the challenges families can face when different lifestyles and dietary preferences clash, especially during significant holidays like Thanksgiving.
