Imagine working hard, saving up, and paying for your own phone and bills, only to have your mother demand even more money from you. That’s exactly what happened to one young woman who was living with her parents and trying to make ends meet. After a series of arguments, her mother gave her an ultimatum: give her more money, watch her nieces and nephew, or leave the house. You won’t believe the choice she made!
Proud Moment: Buying Her Own Phone

Dad’s Generosity: A Helping Hand

Mom’s Request: More Money for Utilities

Job Loss: Missing Work for Family Duties

New Job, Same Problems: Money Troubles

Mother-Daughter Fights: Tensions Rise

Mom’s Justification: My House, My Rules

No More Babysitting: Taking a Stand

The Ultimatum: Money, Babysitting, or Leave

Making a Choice: Packing Up and Leaving

New Home: Boyfriend’s Mom to the Rescue

Parting Words: Accusations of Abandonment

Saying Goodbye: A Tearful Farewell

Ultimatum Backfires: Daughter Chooses Independence
After countless arguments and mounting tension, this young woman’s mother gave her an ultimatum: give her more money, watch her nieces and nephew, or leave the house. Frustrated and feeling trapped, she chose to leave and move in with her boyfriend’s family. Despite the emotional turmoil and accusations of abandonment, she took a stand and made a choice that changed her life forever. Now, let’s see what the internet thinks of this dramatic situation…
NTA. Leaving was hard but right. Mother’s controlling and toxic.

Don’t give ultimatums, or else suffer the consequences

Daughter leaves toxic situation, internet fact-checks mom’s expenses

NTA. Mother wants free childcare and money. Good on you for leaving

Daughter chooses independence and finds a new loving family ❤️

OP’s decision to leave home was met with hostility. NTA

Setting boundaries with a narcissistic mother. NTA

Oops! Redditor admits to reposting after violating a rule ♂️

Commenter suspects sister and mother were not running errands. NTA.

Sibling and mother’s entitlement leads to daughter’s independence

Daughter chooses independence and stands up to mother’s ultimatum

Don’t let anyone take advantage of you You’re NTA

Dad’s on her side but hardly got a word in

Mom’s guilt-tripping backfires as daughter chooses independence

Commenter sympathizes with daughter’s decision and advises her to calculate childcare costs for future reference.

When ultimatums backfire OP chooses independence and mom is mad

Leaving and getting a job is your best bet

Daughter chooses independence and is called out for it. NTA

Breaking free from a toxic household and taking responsibility

Father supported her, but mother’s ultimatum backfired. Childcare is expensive.

Babysitting for free? Definitely NTA

Money for utilities is good, but ultimatums are bad

Daughter stands up to controlling and abusive mother. NTA
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Choosing independence over family demands. NTA wins.

NTA. Mother treating you like a tenant and free babysitter
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Single mom stands up for herself against family’s neglect

Breaking free from emotional abuse: OP is NTA

Daughter defends dad against comment accusing him of cowardice

Curious commenter questions the whereabouts of OP’s dad and mom’s daily errands

Sibling favoritism and toxic behavior. NTA wins.

Celebrate your independence!

Commenter questions the situation in a neutral tone

Mother’s manipulative ultimatum backfires, NTA for choosing independence.

Escape the a**hole: Daughter chooses independence over controlling mother.
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Curiosity about age in NTA situation sparks discussion

Daughter leaves after mom gives ultimatum. NTA wins.

Commenter questions excessive errands in a humorous tone

Suspicious of mother’s $400/month demand for utilities, possible scam

Daughter chooses independence and stands up to toxic mother.

Breaking free from a controlling parent is brave
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Commenter praised for making the right choice

Choosing independence: NTA comment gets supportive response

Comment suggests family issues, leaves room for interpretation

Malicious compliance leads to independence. NTA wins the game
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Daughter stands up to entitled family, chooses independence

Mother’s favoritism and unfair treatment leads to daughter’s independence

Daughter chooses independence after mother’s ultimatum. #NTA

Mother’s ultimatum backfires, commenters side with daughter

Commenter supports OP and slams their mother

Daughter’s financial contribution to mom raises questions.

Commenter praises someone’s action as not being an a**hole

Take control of your life ✊❄️ #NTA

Choosing independence over ultimatums

Commenter receives validation for their actions.

Daughter stands up for independence, internet agrees.
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Heartwarming comment wishes OP and brother happiness

Escaped toxic home, but what were parents doing for 8hrs?

Choosing independence over ultimatum, NTA gets support

Daughter chooses independence, mom mad despite giving ultimatum. NTA

Don’t be an unpaid babysitter! NTA, run and live free!
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Commenter shares personal experience and encourages OP’s independence.

Parents guilt-tripping kids for money? Not cool #NTA

Commenter calls out absurd expenses and free babysitting, supports OP

Escape from an abusive mother who exploits her daughter

Breaking free from toxic family expectations

Escape the nest! NTA’s mom is a piece of work

Cheers to independence! NTA gets the green light
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Daughter chooses independence over servitude. NTA

Don’t be a free babysitter. Move out and be independent. #NTA

Commenter supports OP’s decision and condemns mother’s behavior.

Independence wins: Daughter’s decision inspires love story ❤️

Overbearing mother’s ultimatum leads to resentment and conflict

Commenter suspects mom’s ulterior motive for collecting money

Questioning the 8-hour errands and supporting NTA stance
