No One From My Family Came to My Wedding. They All Went to My Sister’s Baby Shower Instead.

out.”

Next I called my aunt Susan, my mother’s sister, hoping for support from extended family. Instead I got more disappointing news.

“I was actually planning to call you,” she said, her voice uncomfortable. “Stephanie sent out shower invitations, and I noticed it’s the same day as your wedding. That’s correct, isn’t it?”

“Yes,” I confirmed, my heart continue reading …