Sister’s Wedding Photo Drama Ignites Fiery Family Feud Over Health Boundaries
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Luckily, u/DiabeticBridesmaid had other family members in her corner. Her brother and granddad backed her up. Since the latter was paying for the entire wedding in the first place, he had a lot of sway. “Grandpa apparently drove an hour into town this afternoon just to tell my mother how disappointed he was and that he must have gone wrong somewhere raising her. He told her that if they didn’t apologize and make things right, my mom should figure out how to pay for all of the outstanding wedding costs herself.”
This led to a refreshingly positive twist. The woman’s sister and mom actually apologized to her. Instead, they decided to look for ways to dress the medical equipment up, using a corsage or shawl.
In this day and age, it’s also possible for wedding photographers to do some very subtle and graceful photo-editing, too, to hide these devices. Though you could also easily argue that having this equipment is nothing to be ashamed of. They reflect the reality that the bridesmaid is diabetic. It might be healthier for everyone to embrace this reality than to try to cover it up.
What are your thoughts about the way the entire wedding drama turned out? Has anyone ever asked you to change something crucial about yourself for a big event? If you’re diabetic and have an insulin pump, how would you feel about being told to take it off for wedding photos? How does an insulin pump affect your daily life? Tell us what you think in the comments, at the bottom of this article.
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