Mum left devastated after no guests attend her daughter’s party
A US woman has been left devastated after none of the 27 invited guests showed at her daughter’s third birthday party.
Mum-of-three Breanna Strong had planned a massive celebration for her daughter, Avery, at KidsTopia Playground, a “jungle-themed indoor playground”, and had catered with pizzas, a Frozen-themed cake, and plenty of goodies for the kids.
But, she was left devastated for her daughter when none of the kids turned up.
Taking to TikTok, the 27-year-old shared her heartbreak in a clip that quickly went viral and prompted a flood of love to be sent Avery’s way.
“We invited 27 kids to Avery's third birthday party. Not a single one of her friends showed up,” she wrote in the video, which showed the empty party room.
“Money and time wasted. Breaks my momma heart so bad. Literally going to go home and snuggle my babies.”
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The video also included footage of Avery sitting alone eating pizza, before Strong took the rest and threw it in the bin, as well as a clip of Breanna holding back tears while driving home.
“I wish I was making this up,” she added in the caption.
She later explained in the comments that she had sent out virtual party invitations through Facebook, and while seven families had initially said they would come, some messaged her at the last minute to let her know they couldn’t make it - and the rest stood her up without explanation.
But Strong said she was more upset than her daughter was, who was too young to fully understand what happened and had fun at the indoor playground.
“She got everything she wanted. Pizza, Frozen cake, and jungle gym. She didn’t know any different rather than having fun. Just shattered my heart,” Strong explained.
Commenters were quick to share their support for the young girl, with some sharing that they had similar experiences with their children.
“Let’s have a redo. I’ll travel and got a bunch of kids who loves to make friends,” one suggested.
“This is a rule at my house. If we are invited, we’re GOING!” another wrote.
“We have been the only one that shows up. So sad this happens, I’m so sorry,” a third said.
“This happened to one of my daughters. Now I make sure we show up to everyone’s party we are invited to. I never want to see that pain for any child,” one parent shared.
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