Mother-Daughter Drama: A Miscarriage, A Mother’s Tears, and Boundaries Crossed

Imagine being in the midst of processing a personal tragedy, only to find yourself consoling someone else who’s weeping over your misfortune. This is the heart-wrenching situation our protagonist, let’s call her ‘Quiet Owl’, found herself in after a miscarriage. Her mother, who we’ll refer to as ‘Anxious Hen’, took the news hard, but not in the way you’d expect.

The Unfortunate News

Anxious Hen’s Overbearing Concern

Breaking the News to Anxious Hen

An Unexpected Reaction

Setting Boundaries

The Hang Up

The Personality Clash

Family Support

The Big Question ❓

The Aftermath ️

A Tale of Grief, Boundaries, and a Mother’s Meltdown

In a turn of events that’s both shocking and heartrending, Quiet Owl finds herself in the eye of a storm after her miscarriage. Instead of being the one comforted, she’s left comforting her distraught mother, Anxious Hen, who accuses her of being cruel and ignoring her feelings. Amidst the emotional chaos, Quiet Owl stands her ground, setting boundaries, and asserting her need for space and time to process her own grief. The internet’s take on this situation? Let’s dive in!

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NTA. Mother’s narcissism overshadows daughter’s miscarriage, commenters share similar experiences

NTA. Use the ring theory of grief to set boundaries

NTA. Mom’s grief shouldn’t be dumped on OP.

Pregnant and keeping it a secret: solidarity and self-protection

Set boundaries with your mother for a healthier future.

Mom needs to find support elsewhere. NTA.

NTA. Lesson learned: Keep mom in the dark until second trimester.

NTA – Mother’s grief support should be secondary. Take care

Empathy and understanding for a heartbreaking loss.

Insensitive mother crosses boundaries, OP prioritizes self-care.

NTA. Boundaries crossed. Share if you want, she should understand.

NTA! Your mother is crossing boundaries and needs perspective

Mother’s drama overshadows daughter’s pain. NTA for setting boundaries.

NTA: Empathy for OP’s loss, no need to warn mother.

NTA. Your mother’s narcissism is making your trauma about her

NTA. Your mother’s behavior is crossing boundaries and lacking empathy.

Mom making miscarriage about her, lacks empathy or self-awareness

“NTA. Your mom needs to learn boundaries “

Express yourself freely during this tough time. You’re not TA

Mother’s lack of compassion after miscarriage sparks sympathy for commenter

NTA. Mom made your trauma about her. Boundaries crossed

NTA. Sorry for your loss. Set boundaries to improve your life

Mother’s self-centeredness after miscarriage leads to boundary issues. NTA.

NTA. Emotional manipulation and boundary crossing during a miscarriage

Set boundaries with your nosy mother to protect your privacy

Mom’s insensitivity after miscarriage sparks outrage.