We all know that friendships can be tested in the most unexpected ways. But what happens when a friend's insensitive remarks leave you feeling lower than ever? 🤔 One woman found herself in this situation after confiding in her friend about her postpartum depression (PPD) struggles. Instead of receiving support, she was met with anger and accusations of being an ungrateful mother. 😡 Now, a year later, her friend has apologized and wants to reconcile. But can this friendship be salvaged? 🤷
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Opening Up About PPD 🥺
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Seeking Support from a Friend 🙏
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A Shocking Response 😡
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Accusations of Selfishness 😶
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Feeling Even Lower 😞
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Husband's Support 💕
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A Year Later... ⏰
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An Apology and Explanation 🙏
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Seeking Reconciliation 🕊️
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Acceptance, but No Friendship 🚫
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Bombarded with Messages 📞
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Husband Thinks She Should Give a Chance 🤔
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Can a Friendship Be Saved After Such Hurtful Words? 🤷
After opening up about her PPD struggles, this woman was met with harsh words from her long-time friend. Now, a year later, the friend has apologized and wants to reconcile. She claims she was in a bad mental place and has since sought therapy. While our protagonist accepts the apology and wishes her well, she refuses to rekindle the friendship. 🚫 Now, she's being bombarded with messages from her ex-friend and her husband, urging her to give their friendship another chance. Even her own husband thinks she should reconsider. 😕 Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🌐
Friend's apology turns into blaming OP, NTA for ending friendship.
Amythist35 | Amythist35
A touching story of infertility, PND and toxic friendship. 😢
UnsocialablySocial | UnsocialablySocial
Forgiveness is a personal choice, not an obligation 🙏
juswannalurkpls | juswannalurkpls
Friend refuses to take responsibility for hurtful PPD remarks. NTA.
dunemi | dunemi
ESH. Both sides made misjudgments and were in a bad place mentally.
underwhelmedcactus | underwhelmedcactus
Supportive IVF comment sparks positive fertility discussion 👍
hockeypup | hockeypup
Both parties made mistakes, but forgiveness does not equal reconciliation. 💔
Username_Kate | Username_Kate
Commenter defends woman's decision to not reconcile with friend.
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Cutting out toxic people is necessary for your mental health 👍
TestSubject025 | TestSubject025
NTA for setting boundaries. Friend was insensitive about PPD.
bjhm90 | bjhm90
Both parties made mistakes and need to work on rebuilding.
ohhnoitsmeagain | ohhnoitsmeagain
Both parties made mistakes, but apology lacked sincerity and accountability 🤷♀️
worldwinds22 | worldwinds22
Friend calls out insensitivity towards infertility, both at fault. 🤷♀️
krr0421 | krr0421
Friend's apology lacks sincerity, just wants sounding board back. NTA 😱
--nEgativezEro-- | --nEgativezEro--
Friend refuses to take responsibility for hurtful words. NTA.
Ramguy2014 | Ramguy2014
Commenter acknowledges both sides and suggests moving on. 🙌
wigglywriggler | wigglywriggler
Choosing not to reconcile after insensitive comment, NTA.
lms2764 | lms2764
Asking a friend's opinion on PPD was a bad idea. Both parties are at fault.
mothmanspaghetti | mothmanspaghetti
NTA for ending the friendship, but initial misstep caused situation. Friend's tirade was heartless 😢
OilSeeYouL8er | OilSeeYouL8er
Commenter acknowledges both parties' faults in insensitive conversation.
zephyrdragoon | zephyrdragoon
NTA. A true apology requires understanding, not just expectation. 🙏
CanadasNeighbor | CanadasNeighbor
Husband's support for friend's mental illness causing conflict. 🤔
BranWafr | BranWafr
Friend's response to therapy is a red flag 🚨
LeMot-Juste | LeMot-Juste
Friend's apology not genuine, NTA for not reconciling 😱
YerSaltyCaptain | YerSaltyCaptain
Friend reaches out about PPD to grieving mother, ESH situation.
LongLiveTheBBS | LongLiveTheBBS
Commenter calls out OP for seeking support from wrong person 🤔
Element_Girl | Element_Girl
Validating a choice. Accepting an apology but setting boundaries 👍
yes-dick-is-vegan | yes-dick-is-vegan
Choosing to end a toxic friendship is not selfish. NTA 👍
minimallykookoo | minimallykookoo
Don't let anyone pressure you into forgiving hurtful remarks 🙎
thepantsofsam | thepantsofsam
NTA, Forgiveness doesn't mean everything has to go back to normal 🙏
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Friend refuses to take responsibility for heartless PPD remarks 😱
RosalieThornehill | RosalieThornehill
Friend's insincere apology leads to justified 'NTA' judgement 👍
Hellopitty1 | Hellopitty1
Friend refuses to respect boundaries after hurtful comments 😠
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Supportive comment, husband needs to back off and block toxic friend.
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Cutting toxic people out of your life is self-care 🙌
Happypengy | Happypengy
Words can hurt. NTA for prioritizing your mental health 😢
crimsonkittie | crimsonkittie
Mental illness doesn't excuse hurtful remarks. NTA stands strong.
lundibix | lundibix
Don't forgive just because of an apology 🙅
looooooooori | looooooooori
Consider your friend's perspective before seeking advice. 🤔
SaltSuspect | SaltSuspect
Friend struggling with PPD deserves support despite hurtful remarks. ESH.
MilesInAmerica | MilesInAmerica
Setting boundaries after hurtful PPD remarks. NTA 🙏
Atara117 | Atara117
You're not obligated to reconcile with a heartless friend 🙏
rockabillyrosie | rockabillyrosie
NTA. Genuine remorse and understanding are necessary for reconciliation 🙏
PeteyPorkchops | PeteyPorkchops
NTA for not accepting twisted apology and prioritizing own health 👍
bluecarnallove | bluecarnallove
Don't let anyone bully you into being their friend 💪
AQualityKoalaTeacher | AQualityKoalaTeacher
Friend's insincere apology after PPD remarks leads to fallout. NTA.
lgsavelle | lgsavelle
Mental disorder is not an excuse to abuse people around you 😡
spitvire | spitvire
Moving on from hurtful remarks doesn't mean forgetting them 😔
Action-a-go-go-baby | Action-a-go-go-baby
Sometimes losing a friend gives perspective on the relationship 🤔
phillysportsfangirl | phillysportsfangirl
Fake apology? Definitely NTA in this situation 👍
Dakeronn | Dakeronn
Friendship or Accessory? NTA for not reconciling 👏
GiggleGoosey | GiggleGoosey
Apologies should be offered with humility, not demanded to be accepted. 🙏
runawaybirdie | runawaybirdie
Friend blames mental illness for her heartless remarks. NTA's response.
ibringthepetty | ibringthepetty
Friendship can't be forced. NTA stands for Not The A**hole.
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Cutting ties with toxic friends is necessary for self-care 👍
Benjamin_Stark | Benjamin_Stark
Empowering reminder to prioritize your own emotional well-being 👏
SaltMarshGoblin | SaltMarshGoblin
Stand your ground! You deserve a real apology 👏
MissKit87 | MissKit87
Woman shares her experience with PPD and how her friend treated her. Not the a**hole for refusing to reconcile.
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Friend's non-apology for PPD remarks deemed unacceptable. #NTA
Glasgowghirl67 | Glasgowghirl67
Supportive comment validates OP's decision to cut off toxic friend.
RainyDayWeather | RainyDayWeather
Mental health shouldn't be used as a manipulation tool. NTA 👍
LovelySSB | LovelySSB
Cutting off toxic friends? NTA, pursue legal action if harassed 🙌
SuckADickbutt | SuckADickbutt
Friend apologized, but irreparable damage done to vulnerable friendship. NTA 👍
TeamChaos17 | TeamChaos17
