Grandma cuts off entire family after her 80th birthday snub: “Didn’t even get a call”

Grandma cuts off entire family after her 80th birthday snub: “Didn’t even get a call”

Barbara Massey went viral after her 80th birthday passed without family contact, prompting an emotional video in which she told them to delete her number.

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An elderly American woman known as Barbara Massey has gone viral after recording a raw, emotional video in which she cut off her entire family following what she described as one of the loneliest birthdays of her life.

Barbara, who was seated outdoors with a walker beside her, filmed herself in a direct-to-camera address aimed squarely at her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She said that despite turning 80, not one member of the Massey family phoned, texted, or reached out to wish her a happy birthday.

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The grandmother said she had woken up on her birthday expecting warmth and celebration, only to be met with silence.

She pointed out that many of her relatives were active on Facebook and Instagram but still failed to spare even a few minutes for her.

Barbara made clear she was not asking for grand gestures.

Rather than dismiss the pain, she admitted she had been angry before she prayed about it.

In brief

PAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed! She said that despite turning 80, not one member of the Massey family phoned, texted, or reached out to wish her a happy birthday. Albert Ojwang's widow pens emotional message as son turns 5 years old Search option is now available at TUKO! Barbara made clear she was not asking for grand gestures.

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