Military Spouse Refuses to Cater to Pregnant and Ill Woman, AITA?

A military spouse is taking care of a newborn and her incarcerated sister's 3-year-old daughter alone while her husband is deployed overseas. Her husband volunteered her to drive his colleague's pregnant and mentally ill wife to her early morning appointments without asking her first.

The exhausted spouse refused, explaining that she is already physically and emotionally drained and cannot take on additional responsibilities without risking her own mental health. However, her husband became upset, arguing that she should help others in need and that she is being insensitive.

In this post, we explore the spouse's dilemma and ask the question: is it reasonable to refuse to help someone in need when you are already overwhelmed yourself? Read on for some interesting and thought-provoking comments and reactions.