Woman With PhD Entangled In Heated Debate As Stepsister Who Started Medical School Dismisses Her Doctorate

Family gatherings can be a minefield of emotions and conflicts

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• November 12, 2023

Holidays and family get-togethers may be a chance to celebrate life, spend quality time with loved ones, and count our blessings. Family gatherings may also increase tension, anxiety, and conflict.

Even though we might be happy to spend time with our loved ones, we might also feel sorrow, regret, or resentment due to past traumas. Traveling, financial worries, and difficult personal or professional situations can sometimes set off feelings that make festivities feel like burdensome chores.

This story is typical of how emotional and contentious family reunions can be. Things go south when our 31-year-old protagonist goes to her 25-year-old half-sister's party to celebrate her recent admission into medical school.

An apparently simple remark regarding a name card starts a fight that leaves both sisters doubting the accomplishments of the other. Let's take a look at this dramatic story and find out what happened.

So, our main character finds herself embroiled in a contentious argument with her half-sister Sharon over who is deserving of the name "Doctor" during a tornado of emotions. As the evening progresses, charges of envy and undercutting accomplishments fly, inflicting harm and anger on both sisters.

But did our protagonist respond appropriately, or did she go too far? Let's see what comments this intense family drama receives online, but before then, it's best you read the full story as you scroll down below so you can get the entire picture.

OP writes

OP preferred staying with her dad

OP's step sister got into med school so a party was thrown

The OP tried to correct the name on the card

Her stepsister argued that the OP wasn't a doctor

People who have doctorates are referred to as doctor

The OP told her that she doesn't think she would make it through med school

OP's step sister went to go report to her mom

The OP added further information

The OP didn't see it as a big deal

We've gathered some of the topmost comments from other Redditors for you to read through below

We're there any other pattern the OP could see?

This Redditor wants to remind everyone that they are a real doctor

This Redditor is here to talk more about getting a PhD

This Redditor believes OP's step sister is arrogant

For this Redditor, it's simply...

The OP is making a big deal out of it all

This Redditor is wishing her luck in med school

She's making herself look better by undercutting OP's accomplishments

The OP worked hard and deserves her titles

Her golden child attitude will not work well for her

This Redditor and her husband are both PhD holders

We allow ourselves to be negatively affected by the emotions and behaviors of others far too frequently. Try focusing on the positive and enjoyable things in the space as our pleasure is our own responsibility.

Observing stressful situations enables us to understand that we are not required to feel or act in any particular way. The OP kept her cool but apparently, her cousin sister couldn't and here we are!

Maryjane