15-Year-Old Left Broken and Alone: Family Ignored Hospital Calls

Imagine being a 15-year-old, involved in a car accident, and ending up in the hospital with a broken leg. You’d expect your family to come rushing to your side, right? Well, that wasn’t the case for one unfortunate teen. After being hit by a car while riding their bike, they were left waiting for hours at the hospital, as their family ignored the hospital’s calls. Over a decade later, the emotional scars still remain. Let’s dive into this heart-wrenching story.

The Accident

Hospital Bound

Calling for Help ☎️

Nurse to the Rescue

Hours of Waiting ⏰

Mom’s Reaction

The Cop’s Explanation

Zoom Call Drama

The Emergency Contact Joke

Sibling’s Defense ️

Friends’ Efforts

Resentment Remains

Scammers and Apologies

Mom’s Apology?

The Phone Gift

A Decade Later, the Pain Lingers

Over a decade has passed since the accident, but the emotional wounds still haven’t healed. The family’s failure to pick up the phone and rescue their injured teen has left a lasting impact. The incident resurfaced during a recent Zoom call, leading to tears, arguments, and a reminder that some scars never truly fade. Let’s take a look at what the internet has to say about this heartrending situation.

NTA. Parent ignores hospital calls, assumes child did something bad

Commenter shares how neglect affected their behavior and family dynamics

Mother projected guilt on child, siblings enabling. NTA.

NTA’s comment and replies highlight the mother’s negligence and lack of empathy

NAH. Commenter empathizes with OP’s pain and mother’s guilt.

A 15-year-old’s family ignored hospital calls. Commenters discuss resentment and guilt.

NTA for calling out family’s behavior. Resentment not healthy

Was the 15-year-old expected to check in during that time?

Commenter questions why OP didn’t call friends or neighbors. Replies suggest blaming family is unfair.

Comment and replies question the authenticity of the story

Commenter blames victim for not seeking help properly

Empathetic comment acknowledges trauma of article’s subject.

Commenter suggests seeking help and calls OP the a**hole.

Commenter calls out OP for excluding someone who could relate

Standing up for yourself and your health is important . NTA.

Forgiveness is key. She gave you a phone to make amends

Emergency services may not require parental consent in some states

Valid points on both sides, but a heart-to-heart could help

Commenter takes controversial stance on family’s actions.

Commenter defends mother, gets insulted by reply. ‍♂️

Mother’s neglectful behavior sparks sympathy for OP.

Commenter and replies empathize with broken ankle struggles

Parental responsibility extends beyond supervision. ‍

Commenter urges forgiveness and communication for family emergency incident.

Heartbreaking story of a neglected 15-year-old. NTA for sure

Heartbreaking story of neglect. NTA stands up for themselves.

Family fails to show up in a medical emergency

Comment defends actions, but receives backlash. NTA verdict questioned.

Having dependable emergency contacts is reasonable. NTA for sure!

Forgive and move on: NAH, traumatic day for everyone

Understanding and forgiveness for a family’s mistakes

Not the a**hole. Truth hurts, but you handled it reasonably

Family ignores 15-year-old in hospital, NTA commenter empathizes

Letting go of resentment is crucial for your well-being

Parental guilt and unresolved conflict, NTA needs to communicate effectively

Letting go of resentment is the key to moving forward

Family’s lack of concern for hospitalization caused resentment, but NAH.

Miscommunication can cause hurt feelings, but forgiveness is key ❤️

Doubts raised on the authenticity of the story

Motherly love is priceless

Teen left alone in hospital after traumatic accident. Mother overreacts.

Leaving a voicemail: a simple solution to a tough problem

Questioning the hospital’s release to a cop, some doubts raised

Abandoned teen finds support online after family neglect

Family neglects teen in hospital, commenter advises on communication

Emotional vulnerability is tough, but acceptance can bring peace.

Abandoned by family at the hospital #NTA

Commenter expresses disbelief and frustration over family’s actions.

Mother ignores hospital calls, leaves injured child stranded for hours.

Commenter questions if family was consistently crappy to 15-year-old.

Misunderstood joke leads to hurt feelings, but NAH in retrospect

Traumatized teen and family struggle with handling medical emergency

Commenter accused of holding grudge over crooked foot.