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?
An Unexpected Message
The First Appointment
The Ungrateful Introduction
The Unending Tasks
The Missing Gratitude
The Husband’s Anger
The Moral Dilemma
The Clarification
The Unwavering Love
A Story of Unrequited Kindness and a Question of Morality
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… ️
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Putting your mental health first is not being selfish.
Protect yourself and block her number.
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NTA. Ungrateful and abusive mother-in-law gets called out.
OP helps abusive mother-in-law with cancer, regrets it. YTA.
Setting boundaries with an entitled mother-in-law battling cancer
NTA for setting boundaries and turning duties over to someone else.
Compassion triumphs over terrible behavior. You’re definitely not the a**hole!
NTA, no obligation to endure disrespect. This belongs in r/JUSTNOMIL
Ungrateful mother-in-law mistreats nurse, but nurse stands up for herself. NTA
Take control! NTA. Don’t let cancer excuse her bad behavior.
Stand up for yourself! Don’t let her treat you badly.
Enabling the ungrateful mother-in-law is only fueling her behavior
Unappreciative mother-in-law expects too much, NTA for setting boundaries
NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries.
Are you a nurse or a doormat?
NTA – 20 years of BS and you’ve peaked with f**ks to give
Mother-in-law’s rude behavior tests OP’s kindness and patience.
Introducing someone as ‘the ride’ and ‘the b***h’? NTA!
NTA. Setting boundaries with toxic mother-in-law for your own sanity
Supporting husband in dealing with abusive mother-in-law.
Cancer isn’t a free ticket to be an a**hole. NTA!
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.
NTA: Stand up to her abuse, don’t cover her ass
“NTA You are incredibly kind. Don’t tolerate disrespect. Focus on family “
