Groom Refuses To Invite His Brother With Pica Because He Could Potentially Eat The Rocks, Flowers, Or Bride's Veil

"I'm not changing my wedding for a 35 year-old man who likes to eat dirt."

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• Published in Interesting
• November 27, 2022

Pica is an eating disorder that makes people crave things that are not edible food. It can originate as a disorder or a sign of an entirely other medical or cultural phenomenon.

The substances individuals with pica may opt for can be natural, biological, or even artificial. The term originates from medieval Latin and is derived from the word magpie, a bird known for its opportunistic feeding behaviors in folklore. 

Pregnant women and small children are more likely to have pica, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism. Brain damage or lead poisoning can result from children eating painted plaster that contains lead.  

Besides poisoning, the risk of tearing in the stomach or gastrointestinal obstruction increases substantially. Ingesting soil can also lead to the ingestion of animal feces and any parasites that may reside in it. 

A Redditor who goes by the username u/throwaway462o2 made a post on the r/TrueOffMyChest where he explained how his parents are expecting him to get rid of anything his brother with pica could get his hands on. The user refused to change his wedding for his brother's disorder and decided to share his feelings with the Reddit community. 

Scroll down to check out the full Reddit post!

Here's the original post by Reddit user u/thowawaynoawaythrow2:

OP's parents requested to avoid anything his brother could potentially eat.

OP refused to change his wedding for his brother's eating disorder.

OP didn't want to hinder his fiancé from having the wedding of her dreams and refused to alter anything.

Here's how the Reddit community reacted to u/thowawaynoawaythrow2's post:

OP could either try to distract his brother with his favorite treats or not invite him entirely.

OP might want to look into this solution to help with his brother's condition.

It's not common for men to have this disorder.

The brother could try to slightly control himself during the wedding.

It depends on how extreme the brother's condition is.

This user's daughter used to be obsessed with eating foam.

The chewing could be a stress reliever for OP's brother.

OP probably had to make accommodations for his brother since forever.

"It’s always so frustrating when it is blatantly obvious who is the favorite child..."

If the bother really cared, he would make it work for them.

That could be a good compromise.

Pica is usually due to an iron deficiency.

OP could save himself from the drama by doing this.

Kudos to OP for standing up for himself.

It's OP's wedding, and he can choose who gets to come.

OP's parents are enablers.

OP has every right not to invite his brother to ensure a drama-free wedding. The wedding shouldn't be about the brother, and OP should be able to enjoy his wedding without having to worry about his brother's disorder.

The brother should also have some understanding of his brother's position. If you enjoyed reading this, make sure to check out similar content on our platform.

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