Imagine living thousands of miles away from your family, facing life’s most challenging moments with only your spouse by your side. Now, imagine your mother refusing to visit you, even after a life-threatening event. This is the heartbreaking reality for one woman who moved from South America to the UK 15 years ago. After her mother’s refusal to visit her during her first pregnancy, she hoped things would change when she suffered a tragic miscarriage and almost lost her life. But the response she got was not what she expected…
A New Life in the UK
A Plea for Support
A Mother’s Refusal
A Terrifying Ordeal
A Second Chance? ️
Another Disappointment
A Painful Decision
A Lonely Battle
The Final Straw
Finding Comfort in Loved Ones ❤️
A Heartfelt Question
A Sad Realization
Moving On
A Final Thank You
A Heartbreaking Decision: Was She Right?
After years of longing for her family’s presence in her life, this woman finally made a heartbreaking decision. She cancelled her mother’s ticket after a near-death experience, feeling that her pleas for support were falling on deaf ears. Despite the emotional turmoil, she found solace in her husband and children, the only ones who seemed to genuinely care for her. As the holiday season approaches, she’s left questioning her actions and seeking validation. Was she right to cancel the ticket? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA: Family didn’t care when you almost *died*
NTA, your disappointment is valid. Is your mother avoiding travel?
NTA! Your family hasn’t visited in 15 years. Live happily!
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INFO: Mother’s priorities questioned, sister’s holiday takes precedence over daughter.
Living abroad: your decision. Family not visiting: their decision. NAH.
Family ties: Who’s responsible for maintaining them?
INFO: YTA for moving far away from your mother
Daughter refuses to see mother. Not the a**hole.
NTA. Seek support from church and build new family connections.
NTA, but could their fear of flying be a hidden factor? ✈️
Longing for family visits, distance can’t keep hearts apart. ❤️
Heartfelt apology from NTA commenter.
NTA. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Parents need to learn to treat all their kids equally.
Empathy for the daughter dealing with a difficult mother.
Consider your mom’s fear of travel before judging. NTA
NTA, prioritize your well-being and surround yourself with supportive people.
Mom favors sisters due to emotional boundaries. NAH.
Heartwarming support and sisterly love from across the globe!
Cut toxic ties and focus on your own happiness.
Heartbreaking plea for validation and closure from distant family.
Empathy and boundaries: NTA, focus on those who care
Heartbreaking: Parents have a favorite child, make your own family.
OP’s church friend adds to the drama
NTA: Mother’s resentment towards daughter’s choices causes unnecessary drama.
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Daughter’s plea: Not the a**hole!
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Heartbreaking plea for a caring family. You deserve better.
Begging for love rarely ends well. Find support and move on.
Heartbreaking loss, unsupportive mom. NTA, you deserve better.
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Moving overseas? YTA. Now live with the consequences.
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Moved far from home, frustrated with lack of family support.
A heartwarming plea for a mummy cuddle ❤️❤️
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NTA, but she’s not really your “mom” anyway. ♀️
NTA! Embrace your supportive church friend and set boundaries with mom.
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