Meet our hero, who has been shouldering the responsibility of caring for his widowed, disabled mother for three years. Despite her heart failure and mounting health issues, our protagonist has provided her with a rent-free home. But when he finally decides to open up about his sexuality and introduce his boyfriend, Steve, to his mom, things take a turn for the worse. Her homophobic views and hurtful comments push him to the edge, and he gives her an ultimatum: find a new place to live or face eviction.
A Mother’s Struggle with Health and Finances

Son Provides a Home

The Past Haunts the Present

Enter Steve, the Boyfriend

Mom’s Reaction: Disappointment and Fear

The Ultimatum: Find a New Home ⏳

Family’s Reaction: Accusations of Heartlessness

No More Sacrifices ♂️

Seeking Validation

Edit: Meeting Steve

Edit 2: A Change of Heart? ❤️

The Final Verdict ️

A Heartbreaking Decision: Love or Family? ️
Our protagonist has been a loving and supportive son, providing a home for his disabled mother. But when he finally opens up about his sexuality and introduces his boyfriend, Steve, her hurtful homophobic comments force him to make a difficult decision. He gives her an ultimatum: find a new home or face eviction. The family’s reaction is divided, with some accusing him of heartlessness. After seeking advice, he decides to give his mom a 6-month grace period to accept his sexuality. If she can’t, he’ll have to make the tough choice of putting her in an assisted living facility. ️ Let’s see what people think of this emotional dilemma…
NTA. If they care so much, they can take her in ♀️

NTA for standing up to homophobic mother, love wins ❤️

NTA – You don’t owe her anything if she can’t accept you
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NTA. Sole caregiving is exhausting, but help her find housing

NTA, but consider finding alternative accommodations with family and charities.

Give her time to adjust to the new information. ESH.

Intolerant mother faces eviction after rejecting son’s relationship

Give her a chance to change, but don’t sacrifice your happiness.

Gay son gives ultimatum to disabled mom facing eviction. ESH.

Empathetic reply to a homophobic mother’s eviction threat. ❤️

Commenter provides helpful advice for disabled mother’s alternative housing options

Acceptance takes time, be patient and understanding ❤

Give her a chance to adjust, but set a deadline ⏰

Is it ongoing harassment or a single conversation?

NTA. Family values should not depend on sexuality.

Cutting ties with toxic family members is necessary for self-care

Unique concept to her, but kicking her out is harsh

Supportive comment from a fellow LGBTQ+ person ❤️

NTA- You’re not an insurance policy. Don’t deal with hate

NTA commenter advocates for kicking out entitled disabled mom.

Empathetic reply supports son and encourages self-care. ❤
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NTA. Family won’t take her in either. Actions have consequences.

Commenter calls out gay son for giving disabled mom one month eviction notice. ESH

Importance of family love flowing both ways ❤️

NTA. Your house, your rules. You don’t owe her anything.

Justified eviction of ungrateful and rude son.
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Both sides share some blame, but empathy is key

Legal advice may be necessary before eviction. Consider consulting lawyer.
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Helpful advice for son struggling with disabled mom’s eviction

Family members called OP an a**hole for evicting disabled mom.

Queer person calls OP out for kicking out disapproving mom

Stand up for your beliefs and family should support each other

Respectful boundaries set by NTA child upset family dynamics

NTA. Don’t stress over a bigot. Your mother can’t stay rent-free.
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NTA commenter advises on legal eviction time frame

Supportive comments on a son’s rejection by a homophobic mother. ❤️ ️

Support for NTA comment, no replies yet

Commenter sympathizes with OP but advises against immediate eviction.

NTA. LGBT+ kids are kicked out, now the mom is evicted.

Homophobia is a personal insult. NTA for rejecting bigotry. ️

Put your own happiness first! NTA for setting boundaries.
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Compassionate reply suggests leniency for disabled mom facing eviction. ❤️
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NTA commenter sarcastically points out the mother’s homophobia.

Heartbreaking story of a disabled mom rejecting her gay son. NTA.

Standing up to bigotry and putting yourself first! #NTA
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Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary.

Taking care of abusive parents is not always the answer. NTA

NTA comment defends disabled mom facing eviction, calls out hypocrisy.

NTA commenter suggests disabled mom is not OP’s responsibility

NTA, heartbroken but good for you for putting your foot down ❤️

Homophobia and health problems shouldn’t be linked.

ESH. Your mother is homophobic, but kicking her out is TA.

Keep your negative opinions to yourself, especially if you don’t pay rent!
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Commenter sympathizes with gay son’s dilemma, calls out mother’s bigotry.

NTA. Glad to see some support for the mom

NTA for disapproving of child’s sexuality is unacceptable

Desi commenter shares ESH judgement and personal experience
