Mother’s Love or Lack Thereof: A Shocking Story of Abandonment

A young woman’s life has been a rollercoaster of emotions and upheaval due to her mother’s ever-changing love life. From being raised by a nanny to being abandoned for her mother’s new partners, she has faced heartache and neglect. Now 22 and in grad school, she struggles with abandonment issues and seeks therapy to heal. But when she asks her mother for financial help to cover the therapy costs, things take a dramatic turn.

Mom’s New Love and a Nanny

Neglected for Love

Bonding with Stepdad1

Another Heartbreak

Enter Stepdad2

A Tense Relationship

The Theatre Show Incident

Stepdad2’s Anger

Sent to Grandma’s

Living Alone at 15

Mom’s New Life

Therapy and Abandonment Issues

Asking Mom for Therapy Money

Mom’s Disbelief in Therapy

Confronting Mom

Mom’s Reaction

A Lifetime of Heartache and Healing

This young woman’s life has been filled with heartache and neglect due to her mother’s choices in love. Now 22, she’s in therapy to address her abandonment issues. But when she asks her mother for financial help to cover the therapy costs, tensions rise and harsh words are exchanged. With their relationship now strained, she’s left questioning if she was too harsh and if she should try to mend the broken bond. Share your thoughts and reactions below.

NTA. OP’s mother abandoned her at 15 for some man. It’s a harsh truth, but necessary.

Acknowledging the pain caused by a parent’s actions

Support for those with bad mothers, therapy is the way

Survivor speaks out against abusive mother, receives support.

Mother prioritized partners over child, rejects therapy, and financially stable.

Speaking truth doesn’t make you an a**hole

Heartbreaking abandonment at 15, NTA for feeling hurt

NTA. OP stands up to emotionally neglectful mother with support.

A shocking story of abandonment that could land you on Dr. Phil

A shocking story of maternal abandonment. NTA commenters agree.

Reconnecting with estranged father after a nasty divorce.

Cutting financial ties with a toxic parent

Putting your children first should always be a priority

Taking ownership of your well-being is key ESH

Financial support vs emotional neglect. Plan ahead before confronting.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary

Abusive parents and therapy: a denial of responsibility

Commenter relates to abandonment issues, supports OP’s actions.

Don’t let her have the upper hand. Stay independent

NTA – Mother’s self-absorbed abandonment of child is disgusting

Encouraging NTA to seek therapy with mother

Not the a**hole? Tell us more!

Encouraging response to a difficult family situation.

A heartbreaking tale of maternal abandonment and emotional trauma.

A clear-cut case of NTA, but what’s the backstory?

Breaking free from a toxic mother-daughter relationship.

Prioritize your mental health before confronting your mother

Neglected by mother, but not by Reddit. NTA

Cutting ties with toxic family members is tough but necessary

Independence at 22: Should parents still pay for expenses?

Abandoned by her mother, commenter stands up for herself

NTA stands up for therapy and calls out stigma

Choosing someone else over your own child? Not cool, mom

Take control of your life, become financially independent. NTA

Reconnecting with an absent parent can be hard but rewarding

Don’t rely on her financial support, focus on your wellbeing

Daughter stands up to mother’s abandonment, gets support.

Mother’s neglectful behavior towards her child. NTA.

Unanimous agreement: Not the a**hole in this situation

Facing the truth: Confronting a mother’s abandonment

Setting boundaries with toxic parents can lead to healing

Honesty hurts, but it’s necessary for growth and healing

No doubt about it, NTA

Heartbreaking story of maternal abandonment. Supportive commenters offer comfort. NTA

Unapologetic truth-teller receives support from comment section

Unapologetic response to mother’s abandonment

Mother abandons child, leaves them to fend for themselves.

A blunt verdict.

Supportive commenters empathize with OP’s difficult situation.

Breaking free from a toxic mother and taking charge of healing ❤

Calling out neglectful parenting

Standing up to a neglectful mother. Good for you!

Mother’s love or lack thereof: A heartbreaking story

Empathetic response to OP’s heartbreaking story of maternal abandonment

Abandoned by mom for strangers after a week?

Toxic mother-child relationship. NTA for speaking the truth

Cutting ties for closure: NTA’s cathartic suggestion

Therapy leads to a shocking realization. NTA.

NTA commenter calls out horrible mother

Healing from a mother’s betrayal. Unsugarcoated truth. NTA

Brutal honesty prevails. NTA comment takes no prisoners

Supportive comment recommends therapy for mother’s abandonment issues.

Cutting ties with a toxic mother

Honesty is key! NTA for telling the truth

Confronting the truth: NTA’s distant future with mother

OP’s mother neglected and abandoned them as a child. NTA.

NTA! Support and therapy can help heal the damage caused.

Agreement received! NTA for standing up for yourself.

Facing the truth can be painful but necessary

NTA stands up to neglectful mother.

Honesty is the best policy, even with family

Spot on! Don’t fall for the tears, it’s manipulation