Imagine growing up knowing your mom never wanted you. That’s the reality for a 19-year-old girl who has four older brothers. Her mother made it clear she only wanted boys, and when her father left, things got worse. Now, the mom is facing a serious illness and has asked her daughter to be her caretaker. But the daughter has a different plan in mind.
Unwanted Daughter

Dad Leaves, Things Get Worse

Kicked Out at 17

Mom’s Illness

Caretaker Request

Daughter’s Response

Facebook Backlash

Brothers’ Anger

Independent Life

Dad’s Support

Support System

Touched by Kindness

Virtual Hugs

Daughter’s Tough Decision
After a lifetime of feeling unwanted by her mom, this 19-year-old girl is faced with a difficult choice. Her mom, who’s facing a serious illness, has asked her to be her caretaker. But the daughter refuses, sparking outrage from her mom’s Facebook friends and her own brothers. With a support system on her dad’s side, she’s trying to navigate this emotional rollercoaster. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Don’t owe her anything. Air the dirty laundry

NTA – No love lost between daughter and ‘boy mom’

Don’t feel guilty for not being able to be a full-time carer. NTA

Daughter refuses to care for abusive ‘boy mom’ with memory loss

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ when she falls ill. NTA.

Breaking gender stereotypes: Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’

Commenter receives support for not wanting to care for parent.

A survivor’s advice: Cut off toxic family members for happiness

Daughter trashes mom on Facebook after refusing to care. NTA

User advises not to fall for guilt tactics and seek support.

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ and siblings are useless ♀️

NTA. Caring for a difficult parent is emotionally and physically draining

Commenter sympathizes with daughter’s abusive mother situation.

Taking responsibility for your child doesn’t mean they owe you care.

Daughter kicked out at 17, now has 4 sons to care for her
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Daughter stands up to neglectful mother, refuses to care for her

Let the brothers take care of ‘boy mom’

Rejected daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’

NTA. Let the ‘boy mom’ fans take care of her

Daughter gets support to call out ‘boy mom’ for hypocrisy

No obligation to care for neglectful parent. Give care home options.

Commenter suggests daughter may go after brother’s wives. Replier disagrees.

Sibling rivalry at its finest

Stand your ground and let your brothers step up for once

Daughter’s lack of care for ‘boy mom’ sparks NTA debate ♀️

Mother is TA, block toxic people, seek support from dad

Daughter stands up to abusive ‘boy mom’ in heartwarming NTA comment.

Cutting ties with a narcissistic ‘boy mom’ to avoid resentment

Encouraging and supportive comment to a person who refuses to care for their mother. NTA

Daughter stands up to ‘Boy Mom’ after years of mistreatment

Refusing to care for ‘boy mom’ is understandable

Self-care first! NTA for not wanting to care for others

Cutting toxic family ties

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ and sparks controversy

Daughter stands up to abusive ‘Boy Mom’ with no regrets

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ when she falls ill. NTA.

Put on your own mask before helping others

Don’t let them guilt-trip you. Your brothers need to step up

NTA. ‘Proud boy moms’ raise men who can’t do anything for themselves

Sibling responsibility debate: NTA says hire a caregiver

Daughter shares her experience with a similar mother and gives advice

Daughter refuses to care for ‘Boy Mom’ and stands up for herself.

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ when she falls ill. NTA.

Don’t sacrifice for those who don’t appreciate you

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ when she falls ill. NTA.

Caring for an abusive parent is emotionally and physically draining

Morally right for mother to care for daughter, not vice versa. NTA

Comparing to Cinderella’s pre-fairy tale? Definitely NTA

Draw the line. You’re not her caretaker, you’re her daughter.

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ when she falls ill. NTA, let the men in her life care for her

Daughter stands up for herself after years of neglect.

Daughter refuses to care for abusive ‘boy mom’ when ill

Daughter suggests mom find a DIL to care for her

Cutting toxic family ties for peace. NTA

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ and stands up for herself

Daughter refuses to care for abusive ‘boy mom’

When a ‘boy mom’ refuses to care, should you be petty?

Commenter supports OP’s decision and calls out mom’s sexism

Make decisions you won’t regret.

NTA suggests throwing daughter in nursing home

Teaching responsibility: NTA learns actions have consequences

Mother’s clear boundary for self-care is justified. NTA

Children don’t owe their parents anything. NTA

Cutting ties with a toxic parent is self-care

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with love

Encouraging response to NTA comment, promoting self-care and healing

Live your best life! You’re not the a**hole.

Empathetic comment supporting the poster’s decision to not care for mother.

Supportive commenter empathizes with OP and encourages her to stay strong

Support for not caring for ‘Boy Mom’ when she falls ill

Caretaking is brutal work. You owe your mom nothing.

Defend yourself! ️ Don’t let her treat you like that. NTA

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ when she falls ill. NTA.

Daughter refuses to care for ‘boy mom’ when she falls ill . Commenter believes in karma and advises to live life on own terms.

Family doesn’t always mean owing them, NTA

Setting boundaries with toxic family members.

Block the haters. You’re not responsible for her choices.

Cutting toxic family members is the healthier choice

Don’t let your egg donor steal your happiness. Live your dreams!

Last Updated on May 12, 2023 by Diply Social Team