We all know that having a baby can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but what happens when a new mom’s emotions get in the way of a long-standing friendship? One woman traveled a four-hour flight to visit her BFF Ashleigh and her newborn, only to be met with a series of unfortunate events that left her questioning the future of their friendship. ✈️
The Journey Begins
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Day 1: Sore Throat Strikes
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Day 2: The Disappearing Act
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The Boyfriend’s Show and Tell
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Feeling Unwelcome
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Day 3: The Doorbell Accusation
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Ashleigh’s Fury
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Day 4: Boundaries and Confusion
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The Bar Incident
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Day 5: Accusations and Hurt Feelings
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The Flight Change ✈️
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Day 6: The Final Call
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Friendship on the Line
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The Aftermath
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The Final Texts
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A Friendship Left in Limbo
After a series of misunderstandings and hurt feelings, this woman is left questioning the future of her friendship with her BFF Ashleigh. As the drama unfolded, she tried to visit the new mom and her baby, only to be met with mixed signals and accusations. Now, she’s left wondering if she should have stayed that last day and if there’s any hope for their once-strong bond. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
Being more flexible than a gymnast at an orgy. NTA wins.

Friend invites OP over, leaves with baby, accuses OP of awful stuff. NTA.

BFF turned Bad Fucking Friend. NTA for leaving.

Possible postpartum depression causing bizarre behavior towards friend. NTA.

Friend’s behavior is not acceptable. NTA for trying to visit.

Friendship on the rocks: New mom’s behavior warrants a timeout. NTA

Suggests checking for PPD, defended from unreasonable friend.

Friend cancels visit last minute and gaslights, NTA for feeling upset

Concerned friend suggests postpartum mood disorder to explain behavior.

When a friendship ends, it hurts.
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Friend’s behavior is concerning, consider contacting her family or doctor

New mom’s hormones or not, refusing to make plans and blaming OP is not ok.

Friend’s PPD understandable, but playing mind games is unacceptable

Friend’s PPD doesn’t excuse bad behavior towards new mom’s friend

Friend prioritizes baby over visiting friend, commenter NTA.

Friend’s new baby causes a friendship meltdown. NTA.

Concerned friend suggests PPD check, faces harassment accusations

Friend cancels on visit every day, gets mad when you have fun ♀️

Commenter supports OP, uses acronym, and expresses disbelief with WTF.

Flying down to visit a friend with a new baby? Don’t let them take advantage of your time and effort.

Suggesting postpartum depression, but empathizing with new mom

Best friend’s behavior is unacceptable, even enemies wouldn’t act this way

New mom possibly dealing with postpartum depression, NTA for trying.

Friend’s behavior during visit deemed selfish and insensitive. #NTA

Friend’s attention-seeking behavior exhausting, commenter not at fault. NTA

Friend’s hormones not excuse for bad behavior. NTA.

Friend’s jealousy and manipulation ruins baby visit. NTA.

Friendship on hold: NTA suggests a break and apology

Commenter offers insightful perspective on friend’s behavior

Friend cancels plans and flips out, NTA for going no-contact

Friend’s inconsistent behavior towards visit is confusing and frustrating.

Friend exhibiting toxic behavior, NTA for setting boundaries.

Dealing with a crazy friend’s baby visit

Sarcastic NTA comment receives no replies, but plenty of sass.

Friendship on the rocks: NTA comment sparks debate.

Cutting toxic friends? NTA, do what’s best for you
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Friend’s erratic behavior: PPD or just a bad friend? NTA.

Friend shows concern for new mom’s mental health with resources.

Empathetic comment defends OP, calls out toxic behavior

NTA comment gets sassy with Ashleigh, suggests blocking her forever

Friend blew off, was rude, and blamed OP. NTA.
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Friendship over? NTA comment gets straight to the point

Cut toxic friends out of your life

Toxic friend disrespects new mom’s guest efforts. NTA to cut ties

Friend may have postpartum psychosis, send her mother information

Commenter questions sanity of insensitive behavior.

Friendship in jeopardy: One comment’s fallout and its aftermath.

Friend’s behavior towards new mom was unacceptable. #NTA

Friendship over? NTA calls out toxic behavior

Setting boundaries with a friend after a bad visit

Supportive comment urges friend to step back and give space

Friendship over: NTA advises dropping ASHLEIGH

Cutting out toxic friends is tough, but necessary

Friendship on the rocks: Delaying flight for a maybe? NTA

Sometimes it’s best to let go of toxic friendships

Friendship over? NTA suggests long-standing mistreatment. ♀️

Toxic friendships are never worth it. Move on.

Friend’s odd behavior may be due to mental health issues
