💔 The Johnston Family Feud Escalates: Anna, Leighton’s Birthday, and the Uninvited Holiday
The latest events on Seven Little Johnstons reveal a painful and escalating rift between Anna and her family, particularly following a heated dispute over her niece Leighton’s first birthday. This season shows the family struggling with boundaries, communication, and the damaging impact of social media, culminating in Anna spending Thanksgiving alone.
The Birthday Party Brawl: A Social Media Misunderstanding
The core of the recent drama began after Leighton’s first birthday party.
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The Post and the Comment: A social media post featuring photos from the party prompted a fan to comment, asking, “Where’s Anna?”
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The Fake Account Mix-Up: Elizabeth (Liz) allegedly commented that Anna was invited but didn’t come. This comment, however, appeared to originate from a fake social media account impersonating Liz on a platform she doesn’t use.
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Anna’s Reaction: Believing the comment was genuinely from Liz, Anna posted on her own social media, emphatically stating she was not invited and would have attended regardless of the family situation. She was hurt that she had to learn about the major party from other family members, despite being Leighton’s aunt.
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Liz’s Response: Liz attempted to message Anna to clarify that the account was fake, but Anna reportedly dismissed it jokingly. Frustrated, Liz tried calling, and when Anna didn’t answer, they exchanged angry texts. Liz admitted she told Anna she was “absolutely pathetic” and that if she wanted to mend things, she should come speak to the family in person, before blocking her.
Thanksgiving Apart: The ‘Open Door’ Excuse
The social media incident deeply damaged Anna’s relationship with her siblings and the rest of the family.
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Uninvited to Thanksgiving: The family decided not to officially invite Anna to Thanksgiving this year. Amber and Trent argued that Anna has been part of the family long enough to know their traditions and that if she wants to be part of it, “she can come be a part.”
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Anna’s Perspective: Anna felt the family’s rationale—the constant refrain of “our door is always open”—was an excuse. She countered: “If you’re not wanting, if you’re not showing that you want me there, why should I come?”
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The Emotional Toll: Anna spent the holiday alone with her dogs, expressing sadness that her family situation made the holiday season “the worst” and that she was just looking forward to getting it over with.
The Path to Resolution
The family agreed that Anna’s absence from Thanksgiving was a painful reminder of the unresolved conflict.
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Family’s Condition: Emma and the other siblings expressed frustration that Anna continues to post “crap on social media” about them when they feel they haven’t done anything to her. Their primary request for resolution remains the same: Anna must come to them in person and talk, rather than communicating through social media.
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Amber and Trent’s Next Step: Seeing one of their children missing on the holiday made Amber and Trent realize they need to take the initiative and “try to reach out to Anna to try once again to have a conversation.”
🏠 Liz and Bryce’s Housing Update
In a non-feud-related development, Liz and Bryce revealed they have returned the land gifted to them by Amber and Trent. They explained that after realizing the massive expense involved in building a home, they decided it would be more practical to find a home that is already built.
They quickly found a promising house about 20 minutes away with a nice yard and a shed suitable for Bryce’s taxidermy work. They made an offer and are waiting to hear if it was accepted.
🍜 An Asian-Inspired Thanksgiving
The family tried to lighten the mood with a “twist” on their holiday: an Asian-themed Thanksgiving featuring rice, noodles, fish, and dumplings, a change inspired by Emma’s request for rice.
