Labor Day wedding too much work for out-of-state aunt
- One of the author's two daughters is having a very small wedding ceremony in August on Labor Day weekend, but she will not attend due to holiday travel concerns.
- This decision follows the daughter's preference to avoid major holidays because of crowds and potential flight delays, as communicated promptly via email.
- Meanwhile, the author's longtime neighbor Sara, a transgender woman in her 20s whose parents remain unaware of her identity, visits in skirts or dresses when her parents leave for work.
- The author and her husband have embraced Sara’s authentic self, encouraged her to tell her parents with an exit strategy, and feel the secrecy is heavy when interacting with neighbors.
- The author expresses sadness that close family will miss the joyous occasion and advises leading vulnerable conversations with love and empathy when discussing Sara’s identity.
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Asking Eric: My sister refuses to attend my daughter’s wedding
Dear Eric: One of my two daughters is getting married in a very small ceremony in August. It so happens to be on Labor Day weekend. Her sister and her fiancé’s sister are planning a brunch the following day to celebrate this union.

Asking Eric: Labor Day wedding too much work for out-of-state aunt
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Dear Eric: One of my two daughters is getting married in a very small ceremony in August. It so happens to be on Labor Day weekend. Her sister and her fiancé’s sister are planning a brunch the following day to celebrate this union. My own sister lives in Florida. When I emailed her (and our […]
Asking Eric: I’m annoyed my sister won’t attend wedding due to holiday travel fears
Dear Eric: One of my two daughters is getting married in a very small ceremony in August. It so happens to be on Labor Day weekend. Her sister and her fiancé’s sister are planning a brunch the following day to celebrate this union.
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