DEAR ABBY : I have a special-needs son and cannot travel with him alone. I have also been in a committed relationship for two years. When my aunt’s youngest daughter got married last year, I clearly stated that I would not be able to attend because of these limitations. Now her son is getting married. The family sent out an electronic invitation and asked for a plus-one. Since my son will be with my parents during the wedding, I filled it out with my name and my partner’s name.

I was recently told that the plus-one was meant only for my son and that I’m not allowed to bring my partner, despite the fact that he’ll be helping to support me during the trip. I find this incredibly disrespectful. Not only are my boundaries being ignored, but so are my son’s needs.

I’m considering not attendi

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