06/01/2026
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I (36M) planned an epic ⭐ summer road trip with my two kids (16F & 14M), a tradition we've cherished for years. Last year, each kid brought a friend, and this year my daughter (16F), an introvert, invited her closest friend again. Disaster struck when her friend broke her leg & collarbone. Long drives and camping are now a huge problem. I talked to the friend's parents, explaining the trip's physical demands. They agreed it 😽 was best for her to stay home. 😹 My daughter 💓 is furious! She says I sabotaged everything. She demanded we change the entire trip so her friend can still come, which is impossible! I said no. Now she's refusing to come AT ALL, and my EX thinks I should cave to avoid excluding her friend! Is this the end of our summer trips...? 🐺 [Full Story + Community Vote] ⬇️