Mom Slams MIL for Making Baby’s Cancer Diagnosis All About Her

Imagine being a mother dealing with your child’s cancer diagnosis, only to have your mother-in-law make it all about her. That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who’s already struggling to cope with the emotional and physical toll of her baby’s illness. Her husband is away, and she’s left to handle everything on her own. But when her MIL demands daily updates, this mom has had enough.

The Cancer Diagnosis

MIL’s Demanding Call

Offering a Compromise

MIL’s Selfish Response

Mom’s Bold Reply ‍♀️

The Aftermath

Update: Delegating Updates

The Difference Between Moms

MIL’s Lack of Effort

MIL’s Entitlement ‍♀️

MIL’s Lack of Empathy

The Reality of the Relationship

The Need for Respect ✊

Therapist’s Suggestions

Brother’s Supportive Gesture

MIL’s Absence

Mom Stands Her Ground Against Self-Centered MIL

This brave mom is dealing with her baby’s cancer diagnosis, her husband’s absence, and her mother-in-law’s selfish demands. When the MIL insists on daily updates, the mom puts her foot down, reminding her that this isn’t about the MIL’s feelings. As the mom continues to navigate this difficult time, she’s found support from her own mother, her brother, and the kind words of strangers. But will her MIL ever learn to put someone else’s needs before her own?

Toxic MIL makes baby’s cancer diagnosis all about herself

Red Cross can help bring him home, get support on r/JUSTNOMIL

Heartbreaking story of a mother dealing with her baby’s cancer diagnosis.

Delegate communication to a friend or family member for support and protection

Setting boundaries is key when dealing with loved one’s cancer

Supportive comment defends OP against MIL’s selfish behavior

A kind and supportive comment with helpful advice for parents.

Grandma’s selfishness in baby’s cancer diagnosis – NTA stands firm

Family feud ensues as commenters debate who’s in the wrong ‍♀️

Supportive Redditors offer advice and resources to NTA OP

Survivor empathizes with OP, calls MIL a vulture.

Supportive comment suggests helpful tip for managing updates during crisis

Self-care first! Block her and focus on your little one

Commenter suggests MIL’s words shouldn’t be seen as competition

MIL makes cancer diagnosis about herself, even illegally accessing medical records

Grandmother’s inappropriate phone call causes distress for family. NAH.

Fisher House provides support to military families in need ❤️

Survivor of neuroblastoma offers words of encouragement to fellow patient

Delegate dealing with MIL to someone else, STAT!

Supportive comment receives virtual hugs and encouragement ❤️

Grandmother overstepping boundaries during baby’s cancer diagnosis. NTA.

Supportive comment validates emotional and physical toll of situation

Military mom receives support and advice for family situation.

Keeping a cancer diagnosis private can hurt loved ones too

Suggesting a way to deal with overbearing MIL

Creating a group chat for updates: a good boundary-setting idea

MIL’s absence from granddaughter’s life might be justified. ‍♀️

Navigating family dynamics during a difficult time

Commenter empathizes with OP’s MIL issues, offers support and advice.

Self-centered MIL makes baby’s cancer diagnosis about her. NTA wins.

Supportive comment calling out MIL’s selfish behavior during baby’s cancer.

MIL makes baby’s cancer diagnosis about herself. Commenter suggests sassy response. #NTA

Supportive commenter agrees with OP and suggests going no contact.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important for mental health

NTA asks for clarification on LO, gets helpful reply

Supportive comment condemns MIL’s selfish behavior in cancer diagnosis.

Commenter firmly supports OP’s decision to stand up to MIL.

Comment suggests military should have better family relocation policies

Supporting a loved one with cancer: sharing updates vs self-pity

Supportive comment to mom dealing with child’s cancer, criticizing MIL.

Supportive comment section with NTA verdict and well wishes

Heartfelt support for parent dealing with MIL’s insensitivity

Confused commenter seeks explanation for common parenting acronym.

Update your mom instead of dealing with MIL’s insensitivity.

Suggestion to create a group chat for both families included

Grandparent’s pain is real but MIL handled poorly. NTA

Supportive comment offers validation and empathy for struggling parent.

Pediatric intern offers support and advice to cancer-diagnosed baby’s family.

Heartfelt support and offers of help for family with sick baby ❤️

Helpful advice on emergency leave for military families dealing with illness.

Supportive comment offers empathy and encouragement to mother.

MIL’s selfish behavior during baby’s cancer diagnosis. NTA.

Grandma deserves to know, but making it about her is wrong

A helpful suggestion for sharing medical updates on CaringBridge.org

Supportive comment suggests keeping family informed during difficult time.

Sending love and support to a brave mom dealing with crisis

Supportive comment calls out MIL’s narcissism, encourages focus on LO’s.

A heartwarming story of friendship and support during tough times ❤️

Supportive comment applauds OP’s restraint and wishes baby well ❤️

Dealing with insensitive people at difficult times can be tough

Supportive comment offers advice for dealing with difficult MIL.

NTA receives support and shares a helpful article on how to comfort.

Grandma makes baby’s cancer about herself. NTA for setting boundaries.

Sending support to OP and their family during this difficult time

Sharing updates on a blog can be therapeutic during tough times

Supportive comment about keeping cancer diagnosis private for emotional reasons