Woman asks for her deceased mother’s recipes back from daughter-in-law

A family’s grieving process is interrupted when a daughter-in-law takes her deceased mother-in-law’s handwritten recipes to create a recipe book for the family. However, when the daughter-in-law does not return the recipes, the mother asks for them back. This causes a rift in the family and leads to accusations of being ungrateful. The daughter-in-law feels disrespected and the mother is left feeling guilty for asking. Will the family be able to reconcile or will this disagreement lead to a bigger rift? Read on to find out.

Deceased mother’s recipes hold sentimental value for grieving daughter.

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Recipe book misunderstanding causes family tension

Missing out on family recipes, daughter-in-law wasn’t around

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Heartbroken mother denied her deceased mother’s recipes by daughter-in-law.

Family drama over deceased mother’s recipes

The passing of a loved one is never easy, and when it comes to dividing their belongings, it can be a sensitive situation. In this case, a daughter-in-law took a box of handwritten recipes with the intention of creating a recipe book for the family. However, the mother-in-law later asked for the handwritten recipes back in order to distribute them to her grandchildren. The daughter-in-law felt disrespected and unappreciated, causing tension within the family. While the daughter-in-law’s gesture was thoughtful, the mother-in-law’s request for the handwritten recipes is understandable as they hold sentimental value. It’s important for families to communicate openly and respectfully, especially during difficult times. In the next section, we’ll explore the reactions and opinions of readers who have experienced similar situations.

Daughter-in-law keeps original recipes despite having a book of copies. NTA.

Daughter-in-law tries to steal deceased grandmother’s recipes. NTA wins.

Get your hands off my mom’s recipes, DIL ‍♀️

Daughter-in-law keeps deceased mother’s handwritten recipes, NTA

Family recipes are precious ✨ Keep them close

Daughter-in-law steals deceased mother’s recipes, NTA for wanting them back

Family recipe drama: Daughter-in-law won’t return deceased mother’s recipes. NTA.

Daughter-in-law defends keeping deceased mother’s recipes, NTA

Daughter-in-law’s entitlement to deceased mother’s recipes is mind-blowing

Daughter-in-law assumed too much, but give her space

Family recipe drama: entitled mother-in-law vs. rightful daughter-in-law #NTA

Family heirlooms must be returned, even if estranged.

Heartfelt reply receives appreciation from commenter ❤️

Sentimental recipes spark family feud

Reclaiming mom’s recipes from daughter-in-law. NTA

Reclaiming family recipes NTA wins this cook-off.

Daughter-in-law crosses boundaries by keeping deceased mother’s recipes. NTA.

Daughter-in-law not entitled to keep deceased mother’s recipes. NTA.

Respect for the deceased’s wishes should come before family drama.

Daughter-in-law withholding recipes, son under wife’s control. Not cool.

Family recipes hold sentimental value, daughter-in-law’s response is insensitive

Recipe book drama: Daughter-in-law leaves out recipes, NTA calls out

A snarky reply to an accusation about a trampoline

Recipe for disaster: Daughter-in-law refuses to return mother’s recipes

Presumptuous mother-in-law refuses to return deceased mother’s recipes. NTA.

Communication breakdown leads to family feud

Daughter-in-law wrongly assumed, NTA for wanting mother’s recipes back

Respectful request for mother’s recipes met with unnecessary hostility.

Heartbreaking story of entitled family members taking advantage

Respecting a mother’s legacy, even in recipes. Good point, NTA

Respectful response defends daughter-in-law and values memories.

Daughter-in-law keeping MIL’s recipes is a red flag.

Commenter defends OP’s lack of communication, gets called out sarcastically.

Daughter-in-law refuses to return deceased mother’s recipes. NTA.

Reclaiming sentimental family recipes – NTA, emotional value matters ❤️

Daughter-in-law misunderstood recipe books as a gift. NTA for asking.

Commenter defends woman’s right to her mother’s recipes ‍

Nostalgia and family recipes bring heartwarming memories ❤️

Daughter prioritizes over daughter-in-law in personal possessions distribution

Preserving family history through food ‍ ‍

Family recipes are precious memories to cherish forever ❤️

Family heirlooms are priceless DIL should return them.

Son’s wife disrespects deceased mother-in-law, son enables her behavior.

Grandmother’s recipes cause family drama, but end happily

Copy all the recipes before giving them to grandchildren

Daughter-in-law’s recipe theft sparks outrage and confusion, NTA.

Clear communication could have avoided recipe retrieval request. #NTA

Suggests putting staple recipes in an archival binder for safekeeping

Encouraging NTA comment suggests self-care and letting go of toxic family.

Preserving family recipes is a precious way to honor ancestors ❤

Recipes are memories, not possessions. NTA for wanting them back.

Family recipe feud: Daughter-in-law claims ownership of deceased mother’s recipes. NTA.

Preserving family recipes holds sentimental value

Keep memories close to heart with mom’s handwritten recipes ❤️

Emotional attachment to deceased mother’s recipes, daughter-in-law not considerate. NTA ❤️

Preserving memories through recipes: A daughter’s rightful request

Perspectives vary: Daughter-in-law may disagree with NTA judgment

Reclaiming her mom’s heirloom recipes, a kind gesture suggestion

Daughter-in-law assumes ownership of sentimental recipes, commenters disagree

Family feud over deceased mother’s recipes: Misunderstanding or theft?

Daughter-in-law accused of hiding deceased mother’s recipes. NTA.

Deceased mother’s recipes become a family feud. NTA wins.

A misunderstanding leads to a heartwarming resolution ❤️

Recipe for disaster: Daughter-in-law keeps deceased mother’s recipes

Preserving family recipes is important, copies are a great idea!

Preserving family memories is important

Daughter-in-law refuses to give deceased mother’s recipes back. NTA.

Commenter calls out entitlement in recipe dispute.

Respectful request for heirloom recipes sparks family tension.

Standing up to entitled in-laws #NotTheAsshole

Family recipes are treasured memories, NTA for wanting them back

Recipe ownership debate settled. Daughter-in-law, give those recipes back. ‍

Assuming is not the way to go. NTA wins

Handwritten recipes are priceless! NTA for wanting them back ✍️ ‍

Preserving family recipes and memories through a cherished keepsake ❤️

Daughter-in-law called bizarre after recipe request in NTA situation ‍

Presumptuous daughter-in-law sparks family feud over recipe cards

Daughter-in-law should return recipes, commenter not in the wrong

Daughter-in-law keeps deceased mother’s recipes. NTA wants originals back.