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
Phoebe’s Battle with Cancer
A Desperate Call for Help
Bringing Phoebe Home
Couch Confusion
Mom’s Reaction
Husband to the Rescue ♂️
Husband’s Opinion
Phoebe’s Family Situation
No Rest for Phoebe
Roommate Woes
Phoebe’s Couch Naps
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…
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Mom upset about couch situation, but OP is NTA.
“YTA, light. You did a nice thing, but…”
Forgetting mom was staying, friend took her spot on couch
“How did you forget your mom was staying with you?”
Overwhelming lack of compassion for teenage girl with cancer
“YTA – Changing plans without consulting me? Majorly creeped out.”
NAH. Friend with chemo needed couch, mom got accommodated too
“YTA for forgetting your mom. Some people aren’t broken down.”
“Complaining about lack of space and dibs on the couch is petty.”
YTA for giving away your mom’s bed without considering her comfort
“YTA – Assuming your place is better than her own bed? “
NAH, OP did a kind thing for a friend
Mom vs. Cancer Patient: Who’s the real a**hole?
Shocked commenter calls out lack of compassion for cancer patients
A compassionate daughter helps a struggling cancer patient.
Existing plans with mom, YTA for kicking her off couch
NTA. Prioritizing a sick friend over mom, family isn’t always first.
Mom would be concerned and offer help, not get mad.
NTA! Mom’s a**hole behavior deserves a swift kick off couch
NTA, you did something nice for a sweet kid
YTA for making decisions without considering Phoebe’s needs
Understanding and empathy diffuse potential conflict between friends and mom.
NTA for helping a teen with cancer, mom should be grateful
YTA: Offer your bed next time!
