Losing a baby is a traumatic experience that no parent should ever have to go through. But what happens when the grief of losing a child is projected onto others, causing unnecessary anxiety and distress? In a post on r/amithea**hole, a woman seeks judgment on whether or not she was wrong to ask her sister to stop bringing up the possibility of SIDS in front of her newborn baby. Despite trying to be supportive, the woman's sister's comments were causing the new mother to feel anxious and upset. But is it fair for the woman to ask her sister to keep her grief to herself? Read on to find out what the Reddit community had to say about this heart-wrenching situation.
Is It Wrong To Ask My Sister To Stop Bringing Up Her Dead Baby?
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Losing a child is one of the most traumatic experiences any parent can go through. And while it's essential to support them through their grief, it's equally important to remember that those around them may struggle. In this case, a woman struggles to deal with her sister's constant reminders of the possibility of losing a child to SIDS. While she understands her sister's pain, she also has to think about its impact on her other sister, who just had a baby. It's a delicate situation requiring empathy and understanding from all involved. In this post, we'll explore the complexities of dealing with trauma and grief and how we can support our loved ones while taking care of our mental health. Keep reading for more insights and perspectives from the community.
NTA for asking older sister to stop bringing up dead baby
Prior_Lobster_5240 | Prior_Lobster_5240
Asking sister to stop mentioning SIDS is reasonable 🙏
Timetobeatthewife | Timetobeatthewife
Protecting a new mom from harmful advice 🚫👶
ThinkingRose | ThinkingRose
Commenter sympathizes with OP's frustration towards sister's behavior.
Silvalirum | Silvalirum
Counseling might help Julie. New moms don't need that negativity 😔
PolyesterAtrocity | PolyesterAtrocity
Don't burden someone else with your grief, even if it's your sister.
ghostcraft33 | ghostcraft33
Commenter highlights importance of safe sleep and potential guilt of OP's sister.
Thediciplematt | Thediciplematt
Responding in kind might escalate the situation 🤷♂️
Geek_is_my_chic | Geek_is_my_chic
Misleading title aside, NTA for setting boundaries with sister.
Not-Today9041 | Not-Today9041
A grieving sister's anger towards a new mother. NTA.
Annalirra | Annalirra
Protective sibling stands up for scared younger sister 🙌
Delicious_Lobster468 | Delicious_Lobster468
Setting boundaries with a grieving sister 😢
Dunka_Chino | Dunka_Chino
Constantly reminding her sister that her baby could die is not helpful. 💔
poppyleaf | poppyleaf
Sharing helpful tips for preventing SIDS after personal loss 🙏
Rattkjakkapong | Rattkjakkapong
Heartbreaking loss discussed with empathy and helpful resources.
LikeEveryoneSheKnows | LikeEveryoneSheKnows
Supporting a struggling sister: NTA for asking her to stop.
StabbyRunner | StabbyRunner
Standing up for her sister's mental health 🙌
Conscious-Cress4285 | Conscious-Cress4285
Supporting a sister's trauma, suggest therapy to treat OCD.
Radiant_Ad_5142 | Radiant_Ad_5142
Offering support to a grieving sister 🙏
TheLacosteCroc | TheLacosteCroc
Supporting a grieving sister without sacrificing your own sanity. 🙏
Barfing_Rainbowz | Barfing_Rainbowz
Encouraging seeking professional help for sister's well-being 🙏
abigailwiIIiams | abigailwiIIiams
Setting boundaries with family is tough 😔
ruralife | ruralife
Commenter shares personal grief and suggests family therapy for sisters.
WonderfulAd2255 | WonderfulAd2255
Sharing grief is important but not at the expense of others 💔
tacos_beer | tacos_beer
Supporting a grieving sister while prioritizing your family ❤️
AprilL4163 | AprilL4163
Tragic story emphasizes the importance of seeking mental health treatment 💔
weewarmself | weewarmself
Grieving sister projecting loss onto Ashley, not fair or healthy. #NTA
ollyator | ollyator
Support for NTA's need to distance her sister from her baby 👶
narrissa | narrissa
Dealing with the trauma of losing a child and respecting others' experiences ❤️
yellowchaitea | yellowchaitea
Expert argues for safe sleep practices, prompts SIDS discussion 🤔
Scouthawkk | Scouthawkk
Offering compassion and sound advice. 🙏
DarkObserver0457 | DarkObserver0457
Julie's behavior towards Ashley is out of line 🤬
goeatyourjello | goeatyourjello
Sensitivity is important, but constantly bringing up grief is unhelpful. 😢
[deleted] | [deleted]
Encouraging therapy can help Julie heal from her loss ❤️
Shane_Diggity | Shane_Diggity
Encourage therapy for sister to avoid destroying relationships and anxiety 😔
Acceptable_Swim_1174 | Acceptable_Swim_1174
Mental health struggles don't justify cruel behavior towards new moms 😔
Maggaggie | Maggaggie
Don't let grief turn into toxicity. Shut her down. 👍
That-Significance150 | That-Significance150
A grieving sister needs help and compassion, not judgment 💔
durachok | durachok
New mom needs support, not fear. Angel mom should seek help.
Debramac2 | Debramac2
Helping a grieving sister understand boundaries and positivity 🙏
OwlBig3482 | OwlBig3482
Sibling's trauma overshadows new baby's birth. 🤔
_sharkhead | _sharkhead
Insensitive advice on SIDs, NTA called out for being psychotic 😬
Osito509 | Osito509
Encourage therapy for sister grieving deceased child to ease conversation.
UisgeRuithe | UisgeRuithe
Protecting your younger sister from your older sister's trauma. ❄
bibbiddybobbidyboo | bibbiddybobbidyboo
Grieving mother advises against insensitive comments to expectant mothers.
sobeit38562 | sobeit38562
Insensitive sister needs professional help, you're NTA 🙅
Practical_Sir_133 | Practical_Sir_133
Setting limits for destructive behavior of sister is necessary. 🛑
magicbeen | magicbeen
Encourage seeking help for sister's behavior 🤝
epiphanette | epiphanette
Projecting tragedy onto new mother creates anxiety. NTA for stopping.
just4shitsandgigles | just4shitsandgigles
Protecting a vulnerable new mother and her baby ❤️
Zehnfingerfaultier | Zehnfingerfaultier
Setting boundaries with a grieving sister. 🙏
c_girl_108 | c_girl_108
Grieving mother causing pain to others with her comments 😔
Tea_and_Biscuits12 | Tea_and_Biscuits12
Being unattached to loved ones is inhumane. NTA needs therapy.
ShakeSlow | ShakeSlow
Encouraging response to sister's emotional manipulation. 🙌
BeTheCheeto | BeTheCheeto
Setting boundaries with a projecting sister 🚫👶
Daniellia19 | Daniellia19
Understanding Julie's trauma and need for therapy 💔
Plastic_Wealth9883 | Plastic_Wealth9883
Calling out Julie's insensitive behavior towards Ashley's baby 👶
Spkpkcap | Spkpkcap
