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Did My Fate Just Turn Into an Eating Disorder? The Birthday Cake Story That Ended in Disaster

Let’s dive into a tale so laughably tragic you’ll think it’s straight out of a reality TV show. In 2023, a woman threw her hat into the ring of the ‘Am I the A******’ subreddit circus to share how she jabbed at her stepdaughter’s birthday, and not with joy, but with a spoonful of health-conscious nonsense.

This lady has two boys, eight and 10, from a previous marriage, and recently became the stepmother to Gwen after marrying her husband, who’s pushing 40 (and maybe pushing his luck too).

Little Gwen, at just six years old, spends two nerve-wracking weekends each month with the ‘blended’ squad, while mostly residing with her biological mother, whose bloodstream supposedly runs on ketchup. Gwen happens to be 20 pounds heavier than some chart suggests she ought to be. And there it begins.

“Our household is all about health!” the lady proudly declares. She claims they are the epitome of moderation and regular exercise. Oh, and the boys, as you might guess, are propelled into action every day.

Whenever Gwen visits, the stepmom tries to rope her into their lifestyle. Apparently, the boys are enlisted to help Gwen get some exercise, transforming playtime into some twisted boot camp.

Let’s talk about ‘healthy eating’ in this household. It’s all about making kids religiously discern between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods. Got a kid reaching for a sugary treat? The stepmom swoops in like a calorie-counting hawk, asking, “Would you like to make a healthier choice?” Lo and behold, little Gwen is apparently catching on, often opting for fruit. Worth a medal, right?

Reddit: The Judge, Jury, and Executioner

Folks on Reddit lit their torches and grabbed their pitchforks faster than you can say ‘carrot stick.’ Good advice like providing healthy meals morphed into shaming tactics as she lurked in the pantry, ready to pounce on anyone hoarding junk food.

One Redditor exclaimed, “Nice job providing healthy meals, but stalking kids in the pantry to shame them? That’s a new low.” Another pointed out the child’s lack of understanding about calories, adding, “The last thing a six-year-old needs is to worry about making ‘bad choices.’ It’s your job to provide healthy options, not theirs to choose wisely under duress.”

And Then Came the Birthday…
Imagine Gwen’s joy when her birthday coincided with the weekend she’d be with her dad. Wrong! Instead of celebrating with the tried-and-true dessert, our stepmom pushed a ‘healthier choice.’

“Given Gwen’s usual junk-fest at home,” she reasoned, “I suggested we opt for some low-fat ice cream, a favorite of Gwen’s, instead of cake. We agreed. She seemed happy!”

All seemed fine until Gwen returned to her mother, who was livid to find that her daughter was deprived of the classic birthday treat. The mom called, furious, revealing that Gwen had cried, confessing she truly wanted cake but felt compelled to make a ‘better’ choice. Accusations of fat-shaming were thrown, demanding both a cake and an apology.

‘Cultivating Eating Disorders, One Guilt Trip at a Time’
The stepmom sought validation on Reddit, asking, “AITA for not having cake?” Most netizens clapped back with a resounding “YTA******.” One scathing comment read, “She’s just five! Give her the damn cake and go for a family walk afterward.”

Another commenter noted, “Her fear and lying about wanting cake tell a deeper, troubling story.” Others warned, “This is how you give kids eating disorders.” The consensus was clear: she was far too self-righteous to see the damage she was causing.

In a world where birthdays are synonymous with indulgence, can we not cut some cake and skip the calorie guilt trip? It’s a day for joy, not judgment!

So, dear readers, what’s your take on this nutritional nightmare? Share your thoughts and opinions, because clearly, we need all the voices we can get in this insane reality we call life.

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