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AITA for “ruining” my sister’s dance recital with a tantrum?

I (20mo M) have been accused of “ruining” my sister’s (4F) dance recital after I cried due to a very triggering moment.

My sister, Sissy, has been doing dance for my entire life but I wasn’t ever allowed to go to the recitals because I was “too young.” So Mama would make me stay home with Nana to watch movies instead. Not complaining, I loved the movies, but I sort of began getting FOMO when I’d see the pictures of Sissy with Mama and Dada.

But after a while, Nana and Mama talked for a bit and decided I was able to come see Sissy perform and I was so excited. I had heard there was music and dancing and I was thrilled to be able to join.

I got to the hall and there was a bunch of old people, the youngest folks there had to be no younger than 7 at least. It was a bore. Then, the music started and I saw Sissy come up on the stage. I of course got so excited to see sissy that I squirmed out of Mama’s arms and RUNNED up to the stage. I began trying to dance but then everyone started LAUGHING.

YEAH. LAUGHING.

I felt HUMILIATED. I couldn’t believe people would laugh at me. I began to cry as the humiliation filled my heart. I began to scream and cry.

Then… it happened… I am embarrassed to admit it but… I had a blowout.

I normally am good about letting Mama know when the diaper needed changing but the crying from the audience berating me must have been enough to expel my entire bowls into the diaper.

There was poop EVERYWHERE, the audience, the stage, even Sissy (which I did feel bad about.)

Mama stormed off with me in her arms and we left immediately. Mama and Dada began yelling at each other and I think Sissy cried. But it’s not my fault that I pooped.

Mama keeps sharing my business with everyone and they laugh at me again. It’s horrific.

I just don’t get why it’s called a dance recital if only some people get to dance. I am a good dancer too!