“She Became Really Upset Saying I’d Asked Her To Come Down Only To Boss Her And Use Her As A Maid”: In-Laws Clash Over How Best To Support A Disabled Son
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Family tension arises as they try to support a disabled son
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Tensions flared when the in-laws disagreed over how best to support the disabled son.
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A family in crisis 💔 Who's in the wrong? 🤔
This thread is about a family in crisis after a car accident leaves their 19-year-old son paralyzed. When the mother-in-law begins to offer her opinion on the matter, tensions rise between her and the son's father. The mother-in-law feels like she was asked to come down only to be bossed around, while the father says her perspective was not what his son needed to hear yet.
Who is in the wrong? Read on to find out what Redditers think about the situation!
🤕 NTA: Let him grieve his loss of mobility
pinkbuster | pinkbuster
👩⚖️ Well-intended ppl can still be a-holes. 🤷♀️
UndergroundSlummer | UndergroundSlummer
🤬 NTA: Toxic positivity 🆘 is not necessary 🙅♀️
whyamisoawesome9 | whyamisoawesome9
NTA: Grandma needs help navigating a tough situation 💔
Apprehensive-Fan-250 | Apprehensive-Fan-250
Supporting a disabled son: 🤔
SantaPachaMama | SantaPachaMama
🤝 NTA even a little 🤝
mikekingmoore | mikekingmoore
NTA: Grandma invalidated son's emotions :(
AimMick | AimMick
NTA. 🙏 Support your son's healing process.
oleblueeyes75 | oleblueeyes75
The in-laws clash over ❓️
Not_Cleaver | Not_Cleaver
NTA: Shut up and help!
flora_pompeii | flora_pompeii
NTA: MIL's "Pollyanna" attitude is disrespectful 🤬
Maleficent_Ad_3958 | Maleficent_Ad_3958
No a-hole here! 💯
Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71
🤔 How did the disabled son feel about the argument?
BeepBlipBlapBloop | BeepBlipBlapBloop
NTA. 👏 Prioritizing son's needs first.
pad1007 | pad1007
Mental health support in tough times 😔
mrbrinks | mrbrinks
NTA: 🤦♀️ Emotions need protection💪
FormalFistBump | FormalFistBump
💬 NTA: Mother's job is done
charliesmaine | charliesmaine
Supporting a disabled son 🙏🏻
theADHDdynosaur | theADHDdynosaur
NTA: Acknowledging MIL's good intentions & protecting your child 🤝
-pen | -pen
Family conflict: 🤔NAH
Shamasha79 | Shamasha79
Family dispute over disabled son 🤔
TheBaddestPatsy | TheBaddestPatsy
NTA: 🤦♀️ Don't let her harm your child!
MysticalTurnip | MysticalTurnip
No a-hole here 🤝
dwights-exerciseball | dwights-exerciseball
Defending disabled son😔
RealisticVoice8 | RealisticVoice8
Great parent or not? 🤔
safetythird3 | safetythird3
👊🏼 Protecting your son is always the right thing to do
tits-akimbo69 | tits-akimbo69
NTA: Supporting a disabled son requires listening and understanding.
mfruitfly | mfruitfly
NTA: Son will show eventually show gratitude 🙏🏼
Capable_Ad_976 | Capable_Ad_976
MIL's "helpful" 🙅♀️ words ✋ to a disabled grandson 💔
jennypthecat | jennypthecat
NTA: 🤷♂️ Not the right time or place.
Most_Disaster_79 | Most_Disaster_79
💪🏼 NTA: Protecting a disabled son 🙏
design_dork | design_dork
🤔 In-laws clash over disabled son
OneMikeNation | OneMikeNation
Family conflict over disabled son 🤦♂️
bamf1701 | bamf1701
NTA: Shocking and appalling words for a disabled son.
pumpkin2291 | pumpkin2291
🤔 NTA: it's up to him
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NTA: 🤷♀️ Put son's emotional needs above MIL's 🤦♀️
TX_Farmer | TX_Farmer
NTA: ❤️ for you and your son.
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No a-hole here 🤔
Mommy-Q | Mommy-Q
Mom stands up👊🏽 for her disabled son💙
fatpandasarehot | fatpandasarehot
Grandma gets checked 🤦🏻♀️
thewhatwhatwhatwhat | thewhatwhatwhatwhat
NTA: Supporting disabled son's mental health
kjts101 | kjts101
Supporting a disabled son: 💚💪
MKAnchor | MKAnchor
NTA: Dad was 💯 correct! 💪
Cocoasneeze | Cocoasneeze
NTA: Supporting ❤️ a disabled son
mistresscatgirl | mistresscatgirl
Family feud! 🤬
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NTA: 🤷♂️ Send her a** packing
ILoatheCailou | ILoatheCailou
Grandma's 'Everything happens for a reason' is 🤦 disablism in action. 💔
FirebirdWriter | FirebirdWriter
NTA: 💔He doesn't have to feel 🙏for his disability right now.
Aradene | Aradene
Seeing past hurt ✋🏼
Whisky2121 | Whisky2121
🤔 NAH: In-Laws Clash
radleynope | radleynope
NAH - both in-laws 🤝 want the best for the disabled son 💙
NeverRarelySometimes | NeverRarelySometimes
NTA: Validate his feelings
Smiley-Canadian | Smiley-Canadian
💔 Learning to be grateful for life's changes is a journey
BzztYeow | BzztYeow
NTA: Respect your son's grief 💛
PrisonNurseNC | PrisonNurseNC
💪🏼 NTA: Advocating for son's needs 👊🏼
FlutteringFae | FlutteringFae
NTA: Too soon for 💪🏾
Critical_Safety_3933 | Critical_Safety_3933
NTA: MIL projecting her emotions 🤯
LobabyChick | LobabyChick
NTA? Grandma's 🤔 insensitive talk 👀
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NTA 👍
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Family clashes over supporting a disabled son 💔
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💔 Protecting son in difficult times
MissyCross | MissyCross
Family conflict over 👨👩👧👦 support 🤝
treehugger202 | treehugger202
NTA: Toxic emotional guilt trips 🤯
Throwaway41790a | Throwaway41790a
NTA: Kindness isn't a bargaining chip
wouldbflat | wouldbflat
👊 Dad is the hero! 💪 NTA
dramaandaheadache | dramaandaheadache
NTA: Supporting on 🙌 own terms
907puppetGirl | 907puppetGirl
🤬 Devalued experience: NTA!
Cool_Marsupial8509 | Cool_Marsupial8509
🤔 NTA: Is she religious?
carissadraws | carissadraws
NTA: 🙅♀️ MIL didn't take the hint!
artieart99 | artieart99
