Buckle up, folks, because we've got a heart-wrenching tale that's sure to leave you feeling all the feels! 😢 Meet our fierce protagonist, a 32-year-old woman who's been through hell and back. 🔥 She came to Canada as a wee lass, but a trip back to her homeland turned into a nightmare when her grandma decided to put her and her sister through the unthinkable. 😱 Now, years later, our heroine is grappling with the aftermath of this traumatic event and the role her own mother played in it. 💔 Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into this gripping story! 🎢
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A Painful Past 😢
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A Cultural Norm Turned Nightmare 😱
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Grandma's Shocking Decision 😨
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A Harsh Realization in High School 😳
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Confronting Mom About the Truth 😠
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Fast Forward to Motherhood 👩👧👧
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Mom's Shocking Hypocrisy 😡
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Mom's Proud Proclamation 🙄
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Confronting Mom's Hypocrisy 🤬
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Mom's Tearful Defense 😢
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Struggling with Forgiveness 💔
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A Mother's Betrayal: The Unforgivable Act 😱💔
Well, well, well... this story has more twists and turns than a soap opera! 😱 Our brave protagonist endured the unthinkable as a child, only to discover the shocking truth years later. 😳 And just when she thought she had come to terms with her past, her mom's hypocritical proclamation at a family gathering sent her over the edge! 🤬 I mean, can you blame her for losing it on the drive home? 🚗💨 Her mom may be shedding tears now, but where was that empathy when it really mattered? 😢 Let's see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster! 🎢💭
Protect your daughters, never let them visit home country.
Impressive-Arm2563 | Impressive-Arm2563
Empathetic comment applauds private confrontation with impressive insight.
Narijea | Narijea
Mother allowed cultural pressure to mutilate her own children 😔
United_Fig_6519 | United_Fig_6519
Mom knew it wasn't normal for 5 years? 🤔 NTA
wlfwrtr | wlfwrtr
Heartbreaking NTA comment and empathy for the poster's pain.
ParkiiHealerOfWorlds | ParkiiHealerOfWorlds
Mother's fear of grandmother led to daughter's mutilation. NTA.
BulkyCaterpillar4240 | BulkyCaterpillar4240
Mother allowed mutilation, but now calls it disgusting. NTA.
rheasilva | rheasilva
Empathetic comment encourages therapy for dealing with FGM trauma. 🙏
Purple-Count-9483 | Purple-Count-9483
Mother's betrayal: Commenter questions lack of apology and responsibility
gaurddog | gaurddog
NTA. The fact that she was proudly exclaiming how happy she is that it isn't done anymore while having knowingly put you and your sister through it is disgusting and horrendous. 😡 Women die. Not. The. A**hole. 😢
RigsbyLovesFibsh | RigsbyLovesFibsh
Acknowledging cultural pressure doesn't erase trauma. Validating response. 👏
3_wheeler_of_doom | 3_wheeler_of_doom
Strong advice on family boundaries. Protect your kids 👏
thing_m_bob_esquire | thing_m_bob_esquire
NTA. FGM is never okay. Culture cannot justify it. 👏
saltpetersirras76 | saltpetersirras76
Forgiveness is hard when trust is broken. 🤔
Particular-Try5584 | Particular-Try5584
FGM was illegal, she should've known better. NTA.
trollanony | trollanony
A mother chooses not to circumcise her son despite cultural norms 😌
grinanbearit8 | grinanbearit8
Important reminder to keep children safe from predators 😢
Happyweekend69 | Happyweekend69
NTA. Therapy might help you and your mom move forward 🙏
No-Mango8923 | No-Mango8923
Mother prosecuted for daughter's mutilation, commenter supports prosecution. NTA.
kurai-samurai | kurai-samurai
Suing your own mother for mutilating you? NTA, send a message 👏
Draigdwi | Draigdwi
Equal blame for misogynistic practices. NTA.
Spoonbills | Spoonbills
Traumatized by cold showers as punishment. NTA.
FartFace319 | FartFace319
Mother failed to protect daughters. Confrontation leads to regretful tears.
IllustratorSlow1614 | IllustratorSlow1614
Protective comment warns against leaving children with negligent mother.
subnellyyy | subnellyyy
Heartbreaking experience of a person who was mutilated at 10.
FranLivia | FranLivia
Supportive comment offers empathy to victim of childhood trauma.
TheMagdalen | TheMagdalen
Mom is a hypocrite for allowing mutilation, cut her off. 👍
bmyst70 | bmyst70
Barbaric rituals in developed countries? NTA for not understanding.
Single-Being-8263 | Single-Being-8263
Survivor shares heartbreaking story of female genital mutilation (FGM) and mom's betrayal.
CheckIntelligent7828 | CheckIntelligent7828
Encouraging message and helpful resource for reconstructive surgery. ❤️
ashetonrenton | ashetonrenton
Heartfelt sympathy for OP's abuse, shocking to learn about FGM
fluffy_italian | fluffy_italian
Justifiable anger towards hypocritical mother and warning for others.
Capn-Wacky | Capn-Wacky
Culture does not justify child mutilation. Compassion for OP.
Silent_Cash_E | Silent_Cash_E
A heartbreaking story of abuse and betrayal by a mother.
SecretScavenger36 | SecretScavenger36
Empathetic response suggests accountability and therapy for forgiveness.
wonderwall07 | wonderwall07
Protect your daughters and cut her off. You deserve better. 👏
anewlifeandhealth | anewlifeandhealth
NTA commenter empathizes with OP's anger and offers cautionary advice.
LadyReika | LadyReika
Banned practice: Commenter says NTA for crying and wishes ban
Gljvf | Gljvf
Mother refuses to admit her fault, NTA stands firm. 👍
BunnyKusanin | BunnyKusanin
Choosing to mutilate a child's body is unforgivable. NTA.
TinyTurtle42 | TinyTurtle42
Unforgivable act by Mom. NTA for resenting her.
BornBluejay7921 | BornBluejay7921
Mother's cultural excuse for mutilation is unacceptable. NTA.
dazed1984 | dazed1984
Daughter rightfully calls out mother for FGM hypocrisy 👏
Nice-Background-3339 | Nice-Background-3339
FGM is a horrifying tradition that should be abolished. NTA.
KeimeiWins | KeimeiWins
NTA. FGM is a heinous crime against women's sexuality. Eff patriarchy!
2dogslife | 2dogslife
Heartbreaking comment on the horrors of female genital mutilation.
_WitchoftheWaste | _WitchoftheWaste
Unconsented mutilation and betrayal by mother. Definitely NTA.
Quarkiness | Quarkiness
Forgiveness is about peace, not the other person. NTA ✌🏻
OnlyOnTuesdays289 | OnlyOnTuesdays289
Forgiving a parent for not protecting you. Helpful song suggestion! 🎶
witchbrew7 | witchbrew7
Strong NTA sentiment, commenter advises never forgiving or allowing near children.
FingerprintFile513 | FingerprintFile513
Expose your mother to protect other children. NTA 🔥
Impossible-Title1 | Impossible-Title1
Validated NTA's feelings towards mother for mutilation, warns about future.
TemperatureExotic631 | TemperatureExotic631
NTA. Let children grow up with their natural born bodies 💔
Illustrious_Use_7039 | Illustrious_Use_7039
Accountability and regret for mutilation; call for action against it.
TotallyTrash3d | TotallyTrash3d
Red flag about leaving kids with mom after traumatic experience.
FAFO-13 | FAFO-13
Respect your body and your rights, not your parents' culture. NTA 👏
StatisticianNaive277 | StatisticianNaive277
Mother's cultural tradition causes irreversible harm to child. NTA.
Just_Getting_By_1 | Just_Getting_By_1
Empathetic reply encourages self-preservation and self-forgiveness. 👏
Fantastic_Fix_4701 | Fantastic_Fix_4701
Circumcision without consent is wrong. NTA shows support ❤️
situationship321 | situationship321
Mom's tears won't wash away her responsibility. 👍
Careful_Fennel_4417 | Careful_Fennel_4417
Heartbreaking experience. Protect your daughters from this abuse ❤️
Egal89 | Egal89
Protect your daughters from barbaric extended family 🚨
Impossible_Leg9377 | Impossible_Leg9377
Opposing child marriage and FGM, NTAH comment stands alone.
HeimdallManeuver | HeimdallManeuver
Harsh comment, but the egg-donor reference is spot-on 💯
Mobiosity | Mobiosity
Female genital mutilation is child abuse and needs to stop 😡
Octavia8880 | Octavia8880
Mother lied about mutilation, NTA for not forgiving her. 💫
190PairsOfPanties | 190PairsOfPanties
The disturbing reality of a cultural practice 🤨
AdSuccessful2506 | AdSuccessful2506
Betrayed by her own mother, never forgive for mutilation 😞
JanetInSpain | JanetInSpain
Heartbreaking comment on abuse, no reply yet. 😢
Cak3Wa1k | Cak3Wa1k
Cutting words! This commenter isn't holding back 👊
King_Edison | King_Edison
Mother took me to get mutilated knowing it's illegal in Canada
Seigmoraig | Seigmoraig
NTA. Mom knew it was illegal in Canada, should have known better.
fancy-bottom | fancy-bottom
Breaking the cycle: Overcoming intergenerational trauma. 🙏
FLmom67 | FLmom67
Facing the past: NTA. Important to confront parents for past actions.
justmynamee | justmynamee