Desperate Phone Call Leaves Sister Panicking : Was She Right to Lash Out?

A young woman found herself in the middle of a family drama after receiving a distressing phone call from her little sister. The family has a history of toxic behavior, which led to the young woman and her older sister leaving their mother’s custody. The phone call left her panicking and led to a confrontation with her mother, ultimately resulting in a trip to the ER. Was she right to lash out, or did she overreact?

Background: Divorce and Toxic Behavior

Sister J Follows Suit ‍♀️

Panic Attack and Aftermath

Withdrawn and Struggling

Unexpected Phone Call

Crying Little Sister

Concern and Panic Rising

Promising to Visit ‍♀️

Physical Struggle on the Way

Arriving at Mom’s House

Confronting Mom

Accusations and Anger

Panic Attack and Blackout

Waking Up in the ER

Accused of Selfishness

Stepdad’s Anger

Divided Opinions: Who’s in the Wrong?

The young woman’s friends are divided on whether she was right to lash out at her mom, with some believing she overreacted while others think her response was justified due to the toxic history. As the family struggles to navigate this complex situation, it raises questions about boundaries, manipulation, and the impact of toxic behavior on mental health. Share your thoughts and reactions.

NTA for wanting to help your sister, but prioritize your own mental health and safety first. Cutting ties may not be simple, but it may be necessary for your own well-being. Your friends may not understand the trauma of an abusive home.

Cutting off toxic family members for self-care is necessary.

Choosing between mental health and family is tough . NTA, prioritize yourself.

Asian cultural values clash with mental health in abusive household. NTA.

Block your abuser’s number, NTA. Don’t blame yourself or sister.

OP’s panic attack caused an overreaction to sister’s call

Cutting toxic family members for mental health is tough but necessary

Commenter offers support and advice for toxic family situation

Toxic family dynamics? Avoiding them might be best.

Protect your mental health, prioritize yourself. Seek professional help.

Sister defends herself against selfish mother, supports panic attack victim

NTA seeks help for anxiety and advises setting boundaries with family

Cutting off toxic family members is tough but necessary

Protecting family boundaries: a heated comment section

Cut ties with toxic family and prioritize your own well-being

Surprising fact: Hospital bills are subsidized by the government!

Trust your body and subconscious mind, keep your distance

NTA. Commenter empathizes with OP’s mental health struggles and criticizes mother’s behavior.

Mother’s manipulative behavior causes sister to cry. NTA.

Seeking therapy is important. OP cares for sister, seeking reassurance.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members is necessary for self-care

Cutting toxic people out of your life can improve mental health

Cutting off toxic family members and prioritizing self-care

Cutting ties with toxic family is hard, but necessary.

Cutting off toxic family members for your own sanity

Supportive reply with advice on dealing with toxic family members

Friends shame NTA for panic attack. Unacceptable behavior

Prioritize your mental and physical health. Cut toxic family ties.

Supportive comment defends OP’s mental health and criticizes toxic friends.

Listen to your body, seek treatment, and avoid toxic family

Scheduling visits with a mediator can minimize contact with amom

Brave but traumatized sister needs therapy to overcome panic attacks

Toxic mom blamed for panic attack. Empathy and support offered.

Mom and stepfather are the real a**holes here. Cut ties.

Empathetic comment offers support and resources for dealing with toxic family

NTA. Set firm boundaries with toxic mother for your well-being

Cutting ties with abusive mother and seeking therapy for anxiety

Supportive comment acknowledges abuse, advises prioritizing mental health. NTA.

Anxiety attacks can change your life. It’s okay to avoid toxic people.

Panic attacks are not a choice. NTA. Therapy helps

Listen to your body and honor its needs.

Gaslighting and hospital visits? Definitely NTA in this situation

Suffering from parental narcissistic abuse? Seek therapy and support

Surviving abuse and trauma, setting boundaries with manipulative mother.

Sister supports OP’s decision to cut off toxic mother

NTA, sister suggests going no contact with manipulative mother.

Cutting contact after justified outburst? NTA says commenter.

Protecting your mental health is never a**hole behavior

Encouraging comment suggests therapy and healthy boundaries for maintaining relationship

Dealing with a toxic mother causing panic attacks . NTA, seek counseling.

Set up a play date with C and reassure her. NTA

Protect your mental health. Block and distance yourself. NTA

Sister gets support for not being the a**hole

Mom prioritizes self over child’s mental health. NTA wins.

Commenter calls out bad behavior and advises to cut ties.

Protecting your mental health and setting boundaries is important.

Putting your health first is never the wrong choice

Cutting toxic people out of your life is always justified

Protect yourself and your mental health. NTA

Going No Contact and Seeking Treatment for Panic Attacks