Woman refuses to donate organ to her mother's friend

Diply Social Team
Unsplash | Unsplash

Living with her mother during the pandemic, a woman's life is turned upside down when she is asked to donate an organ to her mother's friend, who she has never been fond of. The woman's response is shocking and leads to a heated argument. Was she justified in her reaction or was she in the wrong? Find out in this gripping story that will leave you wondering what you would do in the same situation.

Living with mom again, but not for financial reasons 💰

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Tension rises as daughter denies organ to mom's friend 👀

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Mel's insecurities strain mother-daughter friendship, daughter refuses organ donation.

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Boundaries crossed! Mel's entitlement is out of control 🙄

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Avoiding mother's friend, but forced to reconnect. Family drama ensues.

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Mel's problems are draining my mom, but why?

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Friend's chronic disease worsens, potential need for organ transplant 😔

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Refusing to donate an organ to mom's friend, am I wrong?

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Daughter refuses to donate organ, causing family drama. 😱

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Woman refuses to donate organ to mother's friend. Argument ensues.

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Daughter stands firm on decision to not donate organ 💪

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

When organ donation is not just a matter of kindness 🤔

kidneybean1234 | kidneybean1234

Refusing to donate an organ to mom's friend 👎

Living with a friend of your mother's who you do not like is already a challenge, but what do you do when that friend needs something big from you? That is the dilemma a 25-year-old woman is facing when her mother's friend, Mel, asks her to donate an organ. The woman and Mel have never gotten along, and the woman is understandably hesitant to give up a part of her body to someone she does not like. However, her mother is pressuring her to help out Mel. The situation escalates when the woman loudly refuses, causing a scene, and now she is left wondering if she was in the wrong. Read on to find out more about this complex family dynamic and decide for yourself who was in the right.

Woman caught off-guard by invasive request, deemed NTA by commenters.

grilledpotat | grilledpotat

Savage response to organ donation request sparks laughter 😂

jg700 | jg700

Setting boundaries is important. 🛑

ca_agent | ca_agent

ESH: Op could have been less harsh, but Mel shouldn't have asked.

caffeinezombae | caffeinezombae

Commenter thinks everyone sucks here, but OP could have been more polite to dying woman.

MailMeAmazonVouchers | MailMeAmazonVouchers

Commenter explains the self-worth issues of needing an organ. OP could have politely declined. YTA.

tctwizzle | tctwizzle

Woman refuses to donate organ to dying friend, sparks debate.

SadLifeKitty | SadLifeKitty

NTA. You don't owe anyone your organs, but drama ensues.

spectravondergeist | spectravondergeist

Don't be rude even if you don't want to donate organs. 😒

polkaspotteapot | polkaspotteapot

Donating an organ is a personal choice, but tact is important 😕

dontspeak_noreally | dontspeak_noreally

Commenter calls out lack of empathy in organ donation refusal 😔

rdeincognito | rdeincognito

Commenter calls out lack of empathy in YTA verdict 👀

Best_Phrase_9974 | Best_Phrase_9974

Commenter calls out YTA for unnecessary insult during grieving.

Fuzzleton | Fuzzleton

Debate over age aside, was OP's behavior inappropriate? 💀

princefreeze | princefreeze

Organ donation refusal leads to ESH judgement by commenter

[deleted] | [deleted]

Commenter explains why OP is TA for refusing organ donation.

buster_de_beer | buster_de_beer

Insensitive response to organ donation request leads to YTA judgement 😞

muppethero80 | muppethero80

Commenter calls out OP for being rude and selfish.

malkie0609 | malkie0609

Politely declining organ donation is acceptable. No need to yell.

tlf555 | tlf555

Commenter and reply call out OP's cruelty in refusing organ donation

Affectionate-Show331 | Affectionate-Show331

Unwilling organ donor gets called out for negative attitude 😒🤦‍♀️

[deleted] | [deleted]

NTA for refusing organ donation. Polite no led to pressure.

cassowary32 | cassowary32

Body autonomy is important even when it comes to donations. 💪

jellyfish1700 | jellyfish1700

Balancing empathy and self-preservation: A tough ask 😢

seregil42 | seregil42

Commenter calls out person for being rude to dying friend

barleyqueen | barleyqueen

Commenter calls out OP's behavior as slightly rude 💁‍♀️

kazoolians | kazoolians

Commenter thinks OP is slightly TA for being tactless

vey323 | vey323

Is it fair to withhold organ donation based on personal feelings? 🤔

WolvWild | WolvWild

Redditor calls out OP for being rude to organ requester 👎

gucknbuck | gucknbuck

Don't let dislike cloud judgment. Be empathetic. 🙏

Proper_Ad_5547 | Proper_Ad_5547

Commenter calls out OP's unnecessary and rude reaction 👀

Pristine-Revolution5 | Pristine-Revolution5

Balancing honesty and tact in refusing organ donation. 🤔

BlackStarBlues | BlackStarBlues

Commenter believes both parties have handled the situation poorly 😒

smashteapot | smashteapot

Saving a life or not, being YTA is never justified 😒

DoobleTap | DoobleTap

Donating an organ is a bigger deal than having sex 💉👀

Travelllllisfun | Travelllllisfun

Not the a-hole: Exploring organ donation boundaries 💛

ParsimoniousSalad | ParsimoniousSalad

NTA for refusing but YTA for response. ESH for behavior.

kmcc12345 | kmcc12345

Woman refuses to donate organ to mother's friend. Commenters debate age.

saint-aryll | saint-aryll

Polite decline is better than YTA with attitude! 🙄

lemonchipcookie | lemonchipcookie

Politely declining organ donation to disliked mother's friend. YTA.

Individual_Physics29 | Individual_Physics29

Commenter calls out lack of empathy in organ donation situation 😡

loggy1992 | loggy1992

Commenter thinks Mel and mom are a**holes. 🤔

winsskk | winsskk

Woman criticized for lack of tact in declining organ donation.

Krisannds | Krisannds

Polite but firm: Declining organ donation request without being an a**hole.

SerenityM3oW | SerenityM3oW

Don't be an a**hole to someone who's dying 💀😔

Bullshit_Jones | Bullshit_Jones

Commenter deems someone the A-hole. Drama ensues. 😅

SoChaGeo | SoChaGeo

Commenter deemed YTA for rude response to donation request 💉

Penkniferious | Penkniferious

Lack of empathy made YTA, be kinder next time ❤️

Dangerous_Prize_4545 | Dangerous_Prize_4545

Unprepared for a life-and-death request, but YTA for shrieking 🤢

ravia | ravia

Refusing to donate organ doesn't make you TA, but tactless does 💭

NovaScrawlers | NovaScrawlers

NY attitude shines in refusal to donate a**hole 🙅‍♀️

Hotcrossbuns72 | Hotcrossbuns72

When a request for a vital organ comes off as transactional 💰

Vox_Popsicle | Vox_Popsicle

Commenter acknowledges both parties' faults in organ donation dilemma 💔

Ladyughsalot1 | Ladyughsalot1

Filed Under: