I've just had to cancel my graduation because my Family cant be bothered to come

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I didn't go to my undergrad graduation as I wasn't that bothered about my degree. This time it means the world to me. I have qualified with a Masters in Social Work with a very good grade and considering the very difficult few years I've had I am proud of qualifying.

I have ordered my gown, had my hair and nails done and outfit bought. I'm currently on income support (fingers crossed I will have a job in my field soon) so this was money I've had to save for.

My best friend can't get the day off work, my Brother is working too, my Mum says it's 'not her thing' and my Dad has said he has a cold so doesn't feel up to the day.

They both went to my Brother's graduation but that was in our Hometown and I think it's the travelling (2 hours each way) that they can't be bothered with.

There's no one else I can go with so I'm not going to go as the whole point is to share the day with family and also, I'd feel like a right idiot alone. I'd rather not go at all. But I'm absolutely gutted they couldn't be bothered to plan my graduation in advance and make the effort to come. AIBU?

They've known about the date of my graduation for around 8 weeks.

Whether you go or not please mark the occasion and treat yourself, I know it is hard when money is tight but if you can, get yourself something you love so that when you look at it you think of your great achievement.

I understand why you don't want to go though. For what it is worth I think graduation days are so bloody great. They are my fave type of occasion. Such joy and pride. If your family aren't the type to do this for you then don't let them taint it anyway, I suppose.

Many congratulations on your hard work in difficult circumstances. I have done (and am still doing) all my higher education as a single parent on a budget so I know some of the difficulties you have probably faced.

Also thank you for training to do such a hard job that helps people. This is valuable work.

Lots of love to you, and I hope you get some enjoyment out of the day.

YANBU. Congratulations on passing and you definitely should go in the summer and celebrate.

Aww I know how you feel, my partner qualified as a nurse a year ago, the graduation ceremony was just waved off by his family, in the end he never booked it (even though myself and our son would be there) as he felt that were was no point. He wishes he had done it though!

I've been in similar situations with my own family when they were around, they supported my brother and sister 100%, then when it came to me it was just "meh been there done that". Curse of being the youngest.

I'd so go and support you if I lived anywhere near Manchester