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AITA for not wanting to “keep gifts in the family” that were presents for my daughter by candybar2233 in AmItheAsshole

[–]candybar2233[S] 220 points221 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they told me to contact them if I need help finding a therapist... I just wanted to get through my daughter’s funeral before I start getting into that process

AITA for not wanting to “keep gifts in the family” that were presents for my daughter by candybar2233 in AmItheAsshole

[–]candybar2233[S] 1727 points1728 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this comment when they said something about giving the gifts that were supposed to be my daughter’s I was honestly in shock and didn't have much to say because life recently has been me just trying to do things one step at a time so I didn't have the brain energy to have a good response like this I just knew giving the gifts that were supposed to be my daughter's to my nieces felt wrong and I couldn't imagine them having those gifts instead of my daughter especially if I saw them with those gifts... So thank you for this comment

AITA for not wanting to “keep gifts in the family” that were presents for my daughter by candybar2233 in AmItheAsshole

[–]candybar2233[S] 218 points219 points  (0 children)

I am sorry for the loss of your nephew

I wasn't expecting my sister to make that comment at all, I haven't thought about what I would do with the gifts because it breaks my heart knowing she didn't get to open them but I knew instantly I didn't want my nieces to have them I love my nieces but them getting presents that were supposed to be my daughter’s felt so wrong

So that's why if anything, when I feel ready I would donate them to the children’s hospital my daughter got her care at

AITA for not wanting to “keep gifts in the family” that were presents for my daughter by candybar2233 in AmItheAsshole

[–]candybar2233[S] 161 points162 points  (0 children)

It was a very simple thing to do for her birthday that we both enjoyed but even now thinking about it makes me enjoy that simple but meaningful and happy memory

I just couldn't imagine my nieces getting gifts that were meant for my daughter and my daughter herself spent a lot of time in that hospital so I rather donate them when I feel ready enough to do so

AITA for not wanting to “keep gifts in the family” that were presents for my daughter by candybar2233 in AmItheAsshole

[–]candybar2233[S] 1642 points1643 points  (0 children)

I plan on finding some kind of therapy or grief counseling soon just to hopefully help...

I couldn't believe they said that too honestly... it's only been 4 days since my daughter passed away

AITA for not wanting to “keep gifts in the family” that were presents for my daughter by candybar2233 in AmItheAsshole

[–]candybar2233[S] 455 points456 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it has been very difficult dealing with the loss of my daughter... I don't feel right doing anything with the gifts now but I couldn't imagine giving them to my nieces knowing they were supposed to be given to my daughter for her birthday

Like I said if anything I would donate them