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In a whirlwind of emotions, a woman finds herself grappling with the idea of adopting her late brother's unborn child. The child's mother, her sister-in-law, is considering termination, unable to bear the thought of being a single, widowed mother. The proposal, meant as a lifeline, is met with anger and accusations of guilt-tripping. The silence that follows leaves the woman questioning her intentions and actions. Was she out of line for suggesting such a thing? Or was it a genuine offer of help? Let's delve into the internet's take on this emotionally charged situation. 🌐💭
"YTA she is in no health to even carry a child 😡"

SqueaksScreech | SqueaksScreech
YTA for selfishly offering to keep SIL's unborn child. 😡

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🤔 Odd that pregnancy wasn't tested during SIL's brain trauma.

StankEye4StankPost | StankEye4StankPost
"YTA. Expecting SIL to be an incubator? You're ignoring her feelings. 😡"

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"YTA. Don't guilt trip her into giving you her child." 😡

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YTA. Ignoring her medical issue and grief, you offered no empathy 😔

jonesc09 | jonesc09
Heartbreaking stories of high-risk pregnancies and the weight of grief. 💔

BforBubbles | BforBubbles
YTA. Selfishness and guilt-tripping won't win her over. 🙄

carolinemathildes | carolinemathildes
NAH but she's not a baby vending machine 🤷♀️

10487518386 | 10487518386
YTA- You've inserted yourself into her impossible decision making 🙄

LenaBunham | LenaBunham
YTA wants widow to risk health for unborn child. 😡

flora_pompeii | flora_pompeii
YTA: Ignoring her wishes for your own selfish desires 🤦♂️

madammayorislove | madammayorislove
YTA for guilt tripping her during a difficult time 😡

theodoreroberts | theodoreroberts
YTA. Disregarding her feelings and pressuring her for grand babies.

Iwilltellit2urface | Iwilltellit2urface
User doubts the feasibility of carrying her husband's child to term.

StankEye4StankPost | StankEye4StankPost
"YTA, but I think it's just how you went about it. I don't think you are necessarily the a**hole for telling her that you would be willing to raise the child and that she had the option open, but it sounds like you tried to butter her up with dinner and then guilt her into giving you her baby because otherwise she'd devastate her in-laws. She came to you because she's going through something extremely devastating and tragic, and while I completely acknowledge that you're going through a loss as well, I think you were out of line with how you used the information she shared wit you when she was vulnerable. She needed a shoulder to cry on, someone who understands her loss and can sympathize with how hard this decision is, and instead you tried to guilt her into doing what would be best for you." 💔

Klutche | Klutche
"YTA It doesn't matter how sensitively you approach the subject... 🤦♂️"

Thyumos | Thyumos
YTA for not considering her physical and emotional well-being. 🙅

codeverity | codeverity
Commenter criticizes OP for guilt-tripping SIL about unborn child 😣

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NAH. A delicate situation with valid arguments on both sides. 🤔

Onikenbai | Onikenbai
Understanding the emotional turmoil of losing a loved one 💔

SandyWaters | SandyWaters
YTA for using your SIL as a free baby chamber 😡

PoopDoopTrixie | PoopDoopTrixie
Engaging caption: A tough situation where emotions collide and choices are debated. 💔

Cfack412 | Cfack412
Guilt trip, hurtful remarks, and unintentional bad taste - NAH.

darklingplarnter | darklingplarnter
NAH... Raw and sensitive topic. Both sides hurting and needing support. 😢

kmhr518 | kmhr518
Offering help out of love, hoping for understanding and reconciliation ❤️

jtyrant | jtyrant
Heartfelt support for a grieving widow's difficult decision. 💔

lhlblaw | lhlblaw
Commenter calls out OP for pressuring the pregnant widow. 👏

nibbler4242 | nibbler4242
A sensitive topic with no easy solution. Heartbreaking for everyone. 💔

Hello83433 | Hello83433
YTA - It's your baby, but what about your SIL? 🤔

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Adoption dilemma: Stranger's desire vs. mother's emotional turmoil 😕

spacecadetxxx | spacecadetxxx
Insensitive request after tragedy. YTA. 😔

SloppyInevitability | SloppyInevitability
YTA. Guilt tripping is not the way to approach this 😡

LucyWritesSmut | LucyWritesSmut
Why are people attacking OP for offering to adopt? 🤔

Farmer_Susan | Farmer_Susan
Sensitive topic with potential for mess, hope for resolution ❤️

Sky8_0 | Sky8_0
YTA. Insensitive request to a grieving widow. 🤦♀️

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Sensitive situation: NAH, she's vulnerable and has difficult choices ahead. 💔

ReaffirmReality | ReaffirmReality
"YTA. Be supportive, not manipulative. Let her grieve and heal."

starienite | starienite
YTA. Respect her choice, it's not yours to make 🙄

lilmilly | lilmilly
Give her time and space to decide. 🕒💔

malloreigh | malloreigh
OP's insensitive comment makes them a MASSIVE a**hole. YTA 🤦♀️

vaguelyambiguous1 | vaguelyambiguous1
OP's insensitivity towards a grieving, epileptic widow. YTA. 🙄

KryLei_0603 | KryLei_0603
Insensitive request for surrogate sparks heated exchange. 😱

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Supportive comments show understanding and empathy in a difficult situation. ❤️

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Epilepsy concerns make carrying the child a**hole move. 😕

nolechica | nolechica
YTA. Don't guilt her, let her grieve. Her body, her choice. 😡

PlaxicosCellMate | PlaxicosCellMate
Thoughtful offer, but SIL needs non-judgmental support. Apologize and be there.

Gogogadgetskates | Gogogadgetskates
Engaging debate on a widow's dilemma with empathy and understanding. ✨

mackattack166 | mackattack166
"YTA. Her body, her choice. Respect her decision. 👏"

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"YTA it is BAFFLING that you don't think this is crossing a boundary!" 😡

this_is_an_alaia | this_is_an_alaia
Heartbreaking dilemma: Should she keep the unborn child? 💔

spenwallce | spenwallce
Understanding and supporting a grieving widow's difficult decision. 🙏

grmrsan | grmrsan
The AITA conflict resurfaces with a much uglier explanation 😱

terrapharma | terrapharma