Imagine being in a peaceful outdoor book club, only to have it turn into a heated confrontation! 😲 A 23-year-old woman found herself in this exact situation when a fellow book club member, Mary, a mom in her 40s, started ranting about her 'problematic' 17-year-old daughter. Little did Mary know, she was about to get a reality check that would leave her speechless. 😳🍿
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Book Club Blues 📚
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The Rant Begins 😤
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Mary's 'Problematic' Daughter 🙄
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Mary's Extreme Reaction 😱
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A History of Control 🚫
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Seeking Advice from the 'Young Voice' 🗣️
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A Brutal Response 💥
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Mary Loses It 😡
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Defending Her Parenting 🛑
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Looking for Support, Not Criticism 😢
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A Bold Suggestion 💡
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The Exit 🚶♀️
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A Reality Check for the Ages 😳
Our 23-year-old protagonist found herself in an unexpected showdown with Mary, a mom who couldn't handle the truth about her controlling ways. Mary's rant about her 'problematic' daughter led to a brutal response that left her speechless, and the other mothers siding with Mary. But was our young heroine in the wrong for speaking her mind? 🤔 Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation...
Don't ask for opinions if you can't handle the truth. 🤷♀️ NTA wins.
pudge-thefish | pudge-thefish
Commenter defends book club member and calls out her behavior.
NoConversation67 | NoConversation67
NTA honestly answered Mary's question, friends defended toxic behavior. 👏
HowardProject | HowardProject
Motherly support group turns toxic, NTA stands up to controlling mom 👏
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Breaking free from controlling mother, therapy helping, but broke 💸
Invisibleamber | Invisibleamber
Controlling parents removing doors is a common abusive tactic. NTA.
Reasonable_racoon | Reasonable_racoon
Commenter praises woman for standing up to controlling mom 👏
niccotaglia | niccotaglia
Mutual trust and boundaries build positive parent-child relationship 👍
The_unknown_df | The_unknown_df
Commenter gives NTA verdict on controlling mom's book club behavior 👍
katiefrancesx | katiefrancesx
Honesty is the best policy. NTA shuts down controlling mom 👏
i-Ake | i-Ake
Young woman defends herself against controlling mom in book club.
fmlwhateven | fmlwhateven
Insightful comment on mother-daughter relationship dynamics 👍
Allthatisevil | Allthatisevil
Having kids doesn't make you an expert in parenting or life 🤷
Crash4654 | Crash4654
NTA shuts down controlling mom in book club showdown 🙌
6amrainclouds | 6amrainclouds
Woman relates to book club incident, shares personal story. NTA.
judyjoyg | judyjoyg
Honesty isn't always the best policy, especially for non-parents. 😬
Deathlands_Mutie | Deathlands_Mutie
Strict parents lead to secret phones and low contact. NTA 😱
ohmygodtiffany | ohmygodtiffany
Respectful sibling caregiver supports phone privacy for rebellious adolescent 📱
Wisdom_Pen | Wisdom_Pen
Serious comment suggests calling CPS on controlling mom 🚨
ElaraMalfoy99 | ElaraMalfoy99
Support for OP's judgement of Mary's controlling behavior. 👍
FraughtOverwrought | FraughtOverwrought
Strict parents create sneaking children. NTA 👏
Jayfields01 | Jayfields01
Mom dismisses daughter's opinion because she doesn't have kids. NTA 👏
MagnificentTwat | MagnificentTwat
Middle-aged moms defend controlling behavior, young woman shuts them down. NTA 👏
vness1213 | vness1213
Don't ask if you don't want critique 🙄
vrahhp | vrahhp
Young woman stands up to controlling mother in book club 😍
tinydndnerd | tinydndnerd
Woman stands up to controlling mom in book club showdown 😱
pineapplewin | pineapplewin
Mother's controlling behavior is abusive, daughter needs help. 😱
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OP stands up to controlling mom in book club showdown 😍
P3acefulDove | P3acefulDove
Mom gets owned by daughter's book club perspective 😎
clutzycook | clutzycook
Honesty hurts, but it's not wrong. NTA 😊
anon_e_mous9669 | anon_e_mous9669
Parent defends non-parent's book club choices. NTA wins.
glaive1976 | glaive1976
Honesty is the best policy 👍. Parenting is tough.
agentsparkles88 | agentsparkles88
Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation. Yikes indeed 😱
spookybatshoes | spookybatshoes
Honest feedback is scary but necessary for personal growth 👍
jeanakerr | jeanakerr
Daughter's helicopter mom takes property, gets called out. NTA 👏
RickRollRizal | RickRollRizal
Mom learns tough lesson about asking questions she doesn't want answered 😬
xakeridi | xakeridi
Mom gets served a reality check by daughter in book club 😎
OkNefariousness6711 | OkNefariousness6711
Let teenagers be teenagers 🙏🏼♂️🏼♀️, not prisoners 🤷🏼♀️
terrapharma | terrapharma
Parent agrees with OP, shares experience with controlling mother 👍
lizzyborden666 | lizzyborden666
Commenter declares 'not the a**hole' in epic showdown 😎
madpeachiepie | madpeachiepie
Don't ask for opinions you don't want 🙄
Portie_lover | Portie_lover
Childless doesn't mean clueless: NTA shuts down mom-shaming 👏
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Lack of privacy can damage relationships with parents 😢
CarolineWonders | CarolineWonders
Controlling mother sparks outrage for abusive behavior towards daughter 😱
BellaBlue06 | BellaBlue06
Daughter stands up to controlling mom in book club argument 🙌
DarkVikingMermaid | DarkVikingMermaid
Red flags raised in controlling mother situation 🚨
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Commenter initially thought OP was TA, but changed to NTA.
erzhia | erzhia
Dad gives official ruling: woman sucks as a mother 😈
BoredNumb | BoredNumb
Commenter sympathizes with young woman and advises on parenting skills.
holisarcasm | holisarcasm
Grandma's wisdom shuts down nosy mom. NTA.
baddy1974 | baddy1974
Mom tries to control daughter's phone, gets shut down. 😎
Jenn-bird1217 | Jenn-bird1217
Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important for self-care 👍
jooules | jooules
Surviving a controlling mother: one woman's story 🙏
lexilavenderlife | lexilavenderlife
Giving opinions when asked: NTA shuts down controlling mom 😊
Oldy1Kenobi | Oldy1Kenobi
Commenter acknowledges NTA but suggests a more diplomatic approach 🤔
Jetztinberlin | Jetztinberlin
Mom's fear of losing control drives daughter away. #NTA 😱
Erisedstorm | Erisedstorm
Woman shuts down controlling mom in book club showdown 😂 NTA
Fafalle | Fafalle
Assertive daughter stands up to controlling mother in book club.
violetwandering | violetwandering
When someone shares a problem, sometimes they just need empathy 🙏
DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
