Imagine this: You've been married for 20 years, and your relationship with your mother-in-law is, well, less than ideal. She's not the warm, cookie-baking, holiday-celebrating type. In fact, she's quite the opposite. She's been cold and distant, even verbally abusive to your husband. Yet, when she's diagnosed with breast cancer, you step up to the plate, becoming her primary caretaker. But what if, instead of gratitude, you're met with more hostility? 😔

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In a world where we're often told to 'turn the other cheek', our heroine finds herself at a crossroads. After stepping up to support her ungrateful mother-in-law through her cancer journey, she's met with nothing but hostility and disrespect. She's taken on the role of caretaker, chauffeur, and even dog walker, all without a word of thanks. Now, she's left wondering if she's justified in wanting to step back and pass the baton to her mother-in-law's brother. It's a tale of unrequited kindness, strained relationships, and a question of morality that has left the internet buzzing. Let's dive into some of the most thought-provoking responses... 🗨️
NTA- Nurse goes above and beyond for ungrateful mother-in-law 😠

fibchopkin | fibchopkin
NTA - Cancer doesn't excuse her abuse. Karma is a b***h 👌

locomama83 | locomama83
NTA. Let her "real" daughter-in-law take her to chemo. 🙏

travellingdink | travellingdink
NTA: Dealing with an ungrateful mother-in-law during chemo rides 🎭

eregina3 | eregina3
Putting your mental health first is not being selfish. 🙏

AnselaJonla | AnselaJonla
Protect yourself and block her number. 🚫📱

allcatsarethebestcat | allcatsarethebestcat
Cutting off the ungrateful mother-in-law: a satisfying ending 🙄

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NTA. Ungrateful and abusive mother-in-law gets called out. 🙇

lh123456789 | lh123456789
OP helps abusive mother-in-law with cancer, regrets it. YTA.

ironically-spiders | ironically-spiders
Setting boundaries with an entitled mother-in-law battling cancer 🌺

blacksteel15 | blacksteel15
NTA for setting boundaries and turning duties over to someone else. 👍

Reign_Drop | Reign_Drop
Compassion triumphs over terrible behavior. You're definitely not the a**hole! 👏

atticusfrostvein | atticusfrostvein
NTA, no obligation to endure disrespect. This belongs in r/JUSTNOMIL 😂

Reddoraptor | Reddoraptor
Ungrateful mother-in-law mistreats nurse, but nurse stands up for herself. NTA 👏

RikMoscoso | RikMoscoso
Take control! NTA. Don't let cancer excuse her bad behavior. 🙌

Mirianda666 | Mirianda666
Stand up for yourself! Don't let her treat you badly. 💪

Naughtyexperiences | Naughtyexperiences
Enabling the ungrateful mother-in-law is only fueling her behavior 😡

Angio343 | Angio343
Unappreciative mother-in-law expects too much, NTA for setting boundaries 🙄

RoxyMcfly | RoxyMcfly
NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. 🚫🤬

Oyasuminasai3 | Oyasuminasai3
Are you a nurse or a doormat? 🤔

Megmca | Megmca
NTA - 20 years of BS and you've peaked with f**ks to give 😂

wasting_time_here_ | wasting_time_here_
Mother-in-law's rude behavior tests OP's kindness and patience. 😠

Notcameltoe | Notcameltoe
Introducing someone as 'the ride' and 'the b***h'? NTA!

thicklover | thicklover
NTA. Setting boundaries with toxic mother-in-law for your own sanity 🙏

gyrlinterrupted | gyrlinterrupted
Supporting husband in dealing with abusive mother-in-law. 👏

Susan-stoHelit | Susan-stoHelit
Cancer isn't a free ticket to be an a**hole. NTA! 🎉

ICWhatsNUrP | ICWhatsNUrP
Not the a**hole. Share your story of ungrateful in-laws 😍

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Let someone else handle it. You're not the a**hole. 👍

UrMumSuccMuch | UrMumSuccMuch
NTA: Stand up to her abuse, don't cover her ass 👏

TirNannyOgg | TirNannyOgg
"NTA You are incredibly kind. Don't tolerate disrespect. Focus on family 💛"

concretism | concretism