Wife's PTSD Service Dog Causes Family Conflict | AITAH Reddit Story

Family Objections to Service Dog

• 📌 The original poster (OP) is asking if they were wrong for defending their wife's need to bring her PTSD service dog, Daisy, to family events.
• ⚠️ OP's sister and niece questioned Daisy's presence at a 21st birthday party, citing loud music and crowds, despite the wife's diagnosed PTSD and anxiety.
• 🏥 OP's wife, a 22-year military veteran, relies on Daisy for support in crowded and loud environments, having previously been hospitalized for her conditions.

Escalating Family Tensions

• 💍 At a family member's upcoming wedding, OP's sister again implied Daisy shouldn't attend, suggesting the wife could dance if the dog wasn't present.
• 😥 The wife, overhearing the conversation, offered to skip the reception to avoid stressing her aunt, leading to further discomfort.
• 🗣️ OP confronted their sister, stating that the wife's conditions and need for her service dog should be considered, comparing it to bringing essential medical equipment.

Confrontation and Clarification

• 📞 OP called their sister to express concern that her questions were making the wife feel unwelcome, but the sister became defensive and ended the call.
• 💔 The wife expressed feeling like she wasn't welcome with Daisy, impacting her long-term progress in managing her conditions.
• ❓ OP's sister questioned the wife's PTSD diagnosis, referencing her military service and suggesting she should