Imagine having a child who struggles with anxiety and compulsive behaviors. You do your best to help them, but they develop a habit of lying and secrecy. When they finally admit they need professional help, you’re hesitant to believe them. Fast forward a few years, and you’re now being accused of denying them the help they needed. This is the story of a mother who’s caught in a whirlwind of accusations and misunderstandings. Let’s dive into the details of this family drama. ️
A Daughter’s Struggles
Family Participation
New Habits, New Problems
Deception and School Struggles
Secretive Behavior ️♀️
Her Self-Diagnosis
A Mother’s Doubt
Accusations of Lying
Two Years of Arguments
The Journal Reveal
Grounded for Lying
Long-Term Treatment
A Brother’s Concern
“Denied Her Medical Treatment”
A Mother’s Defense ️
Blame Game
A Family Torn Apart by Accusations
This mother is at her wit’s end, feeling accused and misunderstood. Her daughter’s past struggles with anxiety and compulsive behaviors led to lying and secrecy, making it difficult for the mother to trust her when she finally asked for help. Now, years later, her daughter is still resentful and sharing her side of the story with her brother, painting their mother as negligent. The mother insists she was only trying to protect her daughter from her own lies, and that they ultimately did provide her with the help she needed. But is it too late to mend the broken trust? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“YTA. You failed your daughter and yes, you’re an a**hole.”
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“YTA. Neglected daughter’s mental health. Failed as a parent.”
“YTA for reading her journal and dismissing her concerns. “
“YTA. Did you do any research? Her behaviors are textbook examples.”
“Living with untreated anxiety for years is a literal hell”
>I grounded her for lying again but a few months later we did take her to the doctor. She has more or lesss been in treatment since then.
She asked for help and you said no. She reached out to someone who would actually listen to her and help her and you grounded her for lying. Lying about what exactly? She reached out for someone, anyone because mom and dad think that if their daughter would just sit quietly and not speak, things would be fine. You always looked at anything she said with distrust, so why should she trust you. For 2 years she talked about it. She never lied about that, you just wouldn’t listen. She was 13, reaching out for help and you said no, you’re just a dirty liar and we aren’t gonna help you. You gave up on your child instead of being a parent. The fact she has seen many specialists and gotten treatments over the years means your daughter was right all along. YTA and you’re the liar here trying to rewrite history. You look bad because you were bad.
“YTA. Repair the relationship by apologizing profusely. It might help.”
“YTA. Confused about OP’s sneakiness. Siblings betraying parents? “
“A few months later we did take her to the doctor for treatment.”
Mom accused of denying daughter therapy for years
OP’s mom: Negligent or misunderstood? The argument continues.
YTA: Denying therapy to daughter, refusing to acknowledge mistakes.
Curious if her diagnosis of OCD is accurate.
“YTA. Denying treatment caused your daughter to suffer. Take responsibility!”
“YTA: A Narcissist’s Prayer. You deserved it.”
“YTA. Your daughter asked for help with her mental health “
“YTA and a bad parent.” – Commenter calls out negligent parenting
“Yikes. OP, did you read your own story? YTA “
YTA accused of neglecting daughter’s therapy, violating privacy, and grounding.
Parental negligence sparks resentment. Who’s responsible?
YTA – Ignored pleas for help, called her a liar
Negligent mom accused of denying daughter’s therapy
“Negligent Mom: YTA for overlooking daughter’s mental health needs. “
