For parents, few things are as exciting as planning a child’s birthday party. After all, when else do you get the chance to throw a Hello Kitty wonderland or a Pokémon paradise?
This dad was looking forward to celebrating his 5-year-old’s big day. But the joy quickly turned to heartbreak when 9 out of 10 of her RSVP’d friends never showed up, without so much as a message. His daughter spent an hour waiting by the window, asking when her friends would arrive.
Shocked and upset, the father turned to Reddit to share what happened. Read the full story below.
The dad was looking forward to celebrating his 5-year-old’s birthday
Image credits: teksomolika (not the actual photo)
But to his shock, most of her friends never showed up
Image credits: MinimumExperience102
Image credits: MinimumExperience102
The author later shared more details in the comments
Many readers rallied behind the dad and his daughter
While others chimed in with stories of similar experiences
In a follow-up, the man made it clear that his little girl is very loved and cherished
