Cancer Patient Friend Kicks Mom Off Couch 😱

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Sometimes, life throws curveballs, and we're forced to make tough decisions. In this story, a 30-year-old woman found herself in a tricky situation when she brought her 19-year-old cancer-stricken friend home to rest after chemo, only to realize her mom was supposed to sleep on the couch that night. The woman's husband tries to smooth things over, but the mom isn't having it. Whose side are you on? 🤷‍♀️🛋️

Meet Phoebe, the Friend 🌟

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Phoebe's Battle with Cancer 😢

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A Desperate Call for Help 📞

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Bringing Phoebe Home 🏠

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Couch Confusion 😯

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Mom's Reaction 😠

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Husband to the Rescue 🦸‍♂️

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Husband's Opinion 🤔

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Phoebe's Family Situation 😔

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No Rest for Phoebe 😓

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Roommate Woes 🙄

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Phoebe's Couch Naps 😴

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Couchgate: The Aftermath 🛋️🔥

So, we have a cancer patient in desperate need of rest, a mom who feels disrespected, and a husband caught in the middle. The woman tried to do a good deed for her friend, but it backfired when her mom got upset. Now, with an air mattress in the mix, the question remains: was she wrong for giving her friend the couch? Let's see what the internet has to say... 🍿🎭

Mom upset about couch situation, but OP is NTA. 😱

ryjack3232 | ryjack3232

"YTA, light. You did a nice thing, but..." 😱

literallylittlehuff | literallylittlehuff

Forgetting mom was staying, friend took her spot on couch 😱

lizzylou365 | lizzylou365

"How did you forget your mom was staying with you?" 🤔

NYDancer4444 | NYDancer4444

Overwhelming lack of compassion for teenage girl with cancer 😱

Crazy_by_Design | Crazy_by_Design

"YTA - Changing plans without consulting me? Majorly creeped out."

SiMatt | SiMatt

NAH. Friend with chemo needed couch, mom got accommodated too 😱

Wikipendotia | Wikipendotia

"YTA for forgetting your mom. Some people aren't broken down."

IllTemperedOldWoman | IllTemperedOldWoman

"Complaining about lack of space and dibs on the couch is petty."

MayMichaels333 | MayMichaels333

YTA for giving away your mom's bed without considering her comfort 😱

annedroiid | annedroiid

"YTA - Assuming your place is better than her own bed? 🤔"

pikldbeatz | pikldbeatz

NAH, OP did a kind thing for a friend 😱

fuzzyp1nkd3ath | fuzzyp1nkd3ath

Mom vs. Cancer Patient: Who's the real a**hole? 😮

AMissKathyNewman | AMissKathyNewman

Shocked commenter calls out lack of compassion for cancer patients

kookiepookie | kookiepookie

A compassionate daughter helps a struggling cancer patient. 😆

Repulsive-Fix-6805 | Repulsive-Fix-6805

Existing plans with mom, YTA for kicking her off couch 😱

friedonionscent | friedonionscent

NTA. Prioritizing a sick friend over mom, family isn't always first.

wrenwald | wrenwald

Mom would be concerned and offer help, not get mad. 😊

Virtual_Bat_9210 | Virtual_Bat_9210

NTA! Mom's a**hole behavior deserves a swift kick off couch 😱

granolaMN | granolaMN

NTA, you did something nice for a sweet kid 💗

Effective-Notice3867 | Effective-Notice3867

YTA for making decisions without considering Phoebe's needs 😱

ToeNext5011 | ToeNext5011

Understanding and empathy diffuse potential conflict between friends and mom.

violala86 | violala86

NTA for helping a teen with cancer, mom should be grateful 🙏

ApocDream | ApocDream

YTA: Offer your bed next time! 🙄

Excellent-Count4009 | Excellent-Count4009

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