Imagine being a five-year-old girl, suddenly feeling like your mother has become a stranger. This is the story of a 24-year-old woman who, after years of feeling neglected, finally confronts her mother about their strained relationship. With her mother now facing health problems and demanding help, the daughter has some tough words to share. But is she in the wrong, or is her mother the one to blame? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.
A Second Child Changes Everything

Mom’s Focus Shifts to Sister

Sister’s Health Struggles Continue

Years of Neglect and Distance

Left Alone and Forgotten

Sister’s Leukemia Diagnosis

Growing Up Alone

School’s Concerns Ignored

No Change After Sister’s Recovery

Finding Refuge with Girlfriend’s Family

Moving Out and Dyslexia Diagnosis

No Bond with Mother or Sister

Mother’s Health Problems and Demands

Accusations of Punishing Sister

Daughter’s Bold Response

Mother’s Angry Reaction

Who’s the Selfish One Here?
After years of feeling abandoned and neglected, this daughter finally confronts her mother about their strained relationship. Despite her mother’s health problems and demands for help, the daughter stands her ground, stating that they are strangers due to her mother’s actions. She reminds her mother that she hasn’t been a mom to her since she was five and has no right to ask for care now. But her mother lashes back, calling her a selfish and spoiled child. What do you think? Who’s really at fault in this heartbreaking situation?
“NTA. Mom neglected you, sister needs to do the leg work.”

“NTA. You had a mother, and then, you didn’t.”

OP deserves better: neglect and verbal abuse from mom. NTA

Mother’s illness doesn’t excuse neglect. Seek therapy to heal wounds.

Daughter confronts mom’s neglect, sparks defensive anger. NTA.

NTA: No bond, only reached out when she wanted something

Daughter calls out mom for being absent: Who’s the villain?

Mother’s neglect and abuse, now demanding care. Daughter owes nothing.

Mom abandoned daughter, no entitlement. NTA

Being a ‘glass child’ is painful. NTA for speaking up.

NTA: Mom’s failed parenting backfires, daughter stands up for herself

NTA. Consequences earned. Mom’s forgotten you until she needs you.

Mother neglects daughter for sick sister, lies about her father.

NTA. Reconnecting with strangers? Not selfish, just self-preservation.

NTA: Mom’s red flag comment shows she failed her job as a parent

NTA – The truth hurts, but she’s rewriting history now?

“NTA, proud of you for getting your dyslexia diagnosis! Keep taking care!”

“NTA: Mom labeled me as ‘needy’ for having dyslexia. Spoiled.”

Daughter claims mom is a stranger since age 5. Who’s at fault?

Neglected by mom, OP deserves better. NTA.

“Passed around from friends to family to strangers” Scary childhood!

Heartbreaking. NTA. Mom’s neglect and lack of remorse is shocking.

Mom’s selfishness and projection: Stay strong and protect yourself.

NTA: Prioritizing your mental health and setting boundaries is crucial

Daughter claims mom is a stranger since age 5. NTA!
