Woman’s Shocking Revelation: Mom Manipulated Her into Sabotaging a Marriage!

Imagine being a teenager and having your own mother manipulate you into doing something against your morals. That’s exactly what happened to a young woman who was forced by her mom to send an anonymous text to break up a marriage. Now, at 20 years old, she’s seeking therapy to work through her past, but when she mentioned this incident to her mom, things took a dramatic turn.

The Affair Begins

Mom’s Twisted Plan

Reluctant Involvement

Seeking Therapy

A Shocking Realization

Visiting Mom

The Confrontation

Mom Flips Out

Standing Up for Herself

Doubts and Regrets

A Calm Discussion ️

Setting Boundaries

The Consequences ⚖️

Grateful for Support

Gender Assumptions

A Bittersweet Resolution

After a heated confrontation, the young woman and her mom had a calm discussion about the past. Her mom apologized and admitted her wrongdoing, while the daughter set new ground rules for their interactions. If her mom doesn’t follow them, she’s prepared to cut contact short term. It’s a bittersweet resolution, but it’s a step towards healing. Now, let’s dive into some of the top reactions from the internet…

Therapist-patient confidentiality is key. Mom is manipulative and lying. NTA.

Daughter stands up to manipulative mom, gets blamed for reporting abuse

Cutting ties with a parent is tough, but necessary sometimes.

Lesson learned: set boundaries with selfish, manipulative family members

Mother’s manipulation of daughter for marriage sabotage is unacceptable. NTA.

Sharing therapy progress with manipulative mom may backfire.

Processing childhood trauma, NTA receives support for appalling manipulation.

Commenter receives support after being called ‘not the a**hole’

Breaking patient/doctor confidentiality is a red flag

Take care of your mental health, seek help. NTA

Breaking free from a manipulative mother with therapist’s support.

Mother manipulates therapy sessions, forbids discussing certain topics. NTA.

Woman seeks mother’s understanding about therapy, irony ensues. NTA.

Mother’s manipulation hilariously horrible, NTA for exposing it.

Commenter calls out inappropriate behavior and boundaries in relationships.

Cutting ties with toxic family is hard but necessary.

Cutting off a narcissistic mom after sabotaging a marriage. #NTA

Op’s mom is toxic. NTA. ‍

Commenter finds humor in the situation

Don’t blame yourself, NTA. Seek therapy and move forward

Therapists are there to help, not judge. Ignore the drama

Mother manipulates daughter into sabotaging a marriage. Betrayal and abuse.

No guilt here! ‍♀️ NTA

Empathetic support for a young woman’s traumatic experience

Mom’s manipulative behavior exposed by daughter in sabotaged marriage.

Therapy is private, don’t tell your mom what you talked about

Not the a**hole for what? Tell us more!

Stand up to manipulation! You’re not in the wrong. NTA.

Daughter stands up to manipulative mother, earns NTA judgement

Not the a**hole! The mother’s behavior is unacceptable.

Curious about the married man? NTA for not sabotaging.

Normalize talking about your problems in therapy

Therapy secrets off-limits after mom’s manipulation. NTA.

Cutting contact with toxic family can be liberating

Don’t let manipulative people control your actions. #NTA

Supportive commenters validate OP’s decision to cut contact with narcissistic mother.

Don’t beat yourself up, NTA. Seek help and healing

Realizing past manipulation, oblivious to present manipulation.

Don’t blame yourself, cut contact with toxic mom

Protect yourself and seek healing, not manipulation from toxic family.

Navigating trauma and healing with boundaries and therapy

Discussing past trauma with a therapist is your right. NTA

NTA. Seek therapy, your mom’s manipulation was downright heinous

Defending yourself against a toxic mom. NTA

Standing up to manipulative parents – NTA wins the day!

Breaking free from manipulative parents and setting boundaries.

Mom’s manipulation exposed, therapist is your safe haven. #NTA

Don’t feel ashamed for seeking therapy. NTA for speaking up.

Empathizing with a fellow raised-by-narcissists and recommending support group.

Empathetic response to toxic parenting with a touch of humor.

Cutting off toxic family? NTA says Redditor

Mother’s manipulative behavior exposed, NTA for setting boundaries.

Mother’s manipulative act justified by forcing daughter to break a marriage. NTA

Supportive comment about dealing with narcissistic behavior in family.

Mother’s selfishness and manipulation exposed, NTA for seeking therapy

Therapy is key. Keep healing and setting boundaries.

Breaking free from manipulative parents

Not the a**hole! Tell us more, what happened?

Toxic relationship? Therapy might be the way out

Cut toxic mom out of your life.

Valid response to manipulative mom. NTA

Take care of your mental health, seek professional help

Victim of mother’s manipulation receives support and well wishes ❤️

Breaking free from toxic family dynamics is a journey

Stand up for yourself and prioritize your happiness.

Put yourself first and prioritize your mental health.

Trust your therapist, not your manipulative mother.

Therapy helps woman realize her mom’s appalling behavior. NTA.

Don’t be ashamed of your actions, you’re NTA. Your manipulative mother is solely responsible for her actions.

Speak up in therapy, don’t let your mom silence you.

Breaking free from toxic family dynamics.

Mother’s manipulative behavior exposed in therapy. NTA for sharing.