Family Feud Over Newborn Visit Amid Tragedy: Who’s Being Unreasonable?

Imagine being caught in a whirlwind of grief, mechanical failures, and familial expectations all at once. That’s exactly what happened to one person, who faced the Herculean task of supporting their partner through the loss of three loved ones, dealing with a car that gave up the ghost, and a heating system on the fritz, all while a new family member arrives on the scene. ️ With emotions running high and their mental health on the line, they faced a critical decision: stand by their partner in their darkest hour or fulfill family expectations by visiting the new baby. Dive into this emotional rollercoaster and decide for yourself: who’s really being unreasonable here?

When It Rains, It Pours

New Life Amidst Grief

The Struggle of Support and Survival

Battling Through Bipolar Disorder

Family Expectations vs. Personal Grief

Insensitive Remarks Add to the Pain

A One-Way Street of Support?

Feeling Like The Villain

A Tough Decision Made

Choosing Distance for Peace ✌️

Unveiling Family Manipulation

Seeking Validation, Finding None

Family Drama or Justified Distance? The Verdict is In!

In a tale that tugs at the heartstrings, one individual finds themselves torn between supporting their grieving partner and meeting familial expectations with a newborn in the picture. The emotional turmoil is compounded by personal struggles with bipolar disorder, making the situation all the more complex. As they navigate through this storm, the decision to distance themselves from unsupportive family members sparks a heated debate. Is prioritizing mental health and immediate family in times of tragedy the right move, or is it a breach of familial duty? The internet has weighed in, and opinions are as divided as ever. Let’s dive into what the world thinks about this delicate balance of love, loss, and loyalty.

Be understanding of partner’s grief, prioritize their emotional needs.

Stand up for yourself and ask for support. NTA

Putting out fires in order of appearance, partner is family too

NTA. Empathetic response to overwhelming tragedy and pandemic concerns.

Focus on what’s important. NTA for delaying newborn visit.

Partner is family too. NTA for prioritizing them.

Grandparents not helping with visit to newborn, causing family feud

COVID restrictions prevent visit to newborn. Niece and husband understanding

Self-care is important, NTA for prioritizing your mental health.

Self-care first. NTA. Family needs to offer help

Sibling conflict resolved with thoughtful advice and condolences.

Prioritize partner and home, not guilt-tripping family. NTA

Supportive comment on grieving partner and not being an a**hole.

Supportive comment amidst family tragedy and toxicity.

Family pressures couple with newborn during tragedy. Commenter sympathizes.

Partner grieving, but commenter is NTA and deserves recognition

Supportive comment applauds OP for prioritizing partner over toxic family.

Compassionate NTA comment with a helpful tip for OP’s edit.

Extended family is absent, NTA for prioritizing own family.

Setting boundaries with family during tragedy.

Prioritize your mental health first. Remind family you’ll visit later.

Congratulate the brother and wait to meet the baby later

Family pressures new parents into visit amid tragedy. NTA.

Petty response to unsympathetic family after tragic loss

New parents don’t need visitors during a pandemic. NTA.

NTA says it all: no baby visits during pandemic ‍♂️

Setting boundaries with family during tough times.

Supportive comment receives praise for being a good partner

Setting boundaries and prioritizing partner during tragedy.

New parents not welcoming visitors after tragedy. NTA.

Compassionate response to grief and loss.

Partner first, ignore AH family. NTA handling tragedy well.

Family prioritizes new baby over struggling relative, NTA suggests forgiveness.

Prioritize your own needs and feelings. Family should be supportive.

Respectful distance: NTA for waiting for invitation from new mom

Condolences and support for NTA dealing with family drama

Prioritizing partner over newborn niece sparks family feud. NTA wins.

Empathy lacking family vs. grieving couple. NTA.

Partner is family, NTA for thinking about them first

No car, no vaccine, no problem. NTA wins this round!

Newborns are like potatoes , NTA for prioritizing partner’s pain.

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP’s loss and criticizes pushy relatives.

Compassionate response to tragedy earns Not The A-hole judgement. ❤

Skipping newborn visit during pandemic: NTA wins the argument

Supportive comment amidst family drama.

Toxic family pressures new mom, commenter advises to distance self.

Partner’s needs > family’s attention-seeking. NTA

Navigating family expectations without a model

Congratulatory card is enough. Mother and husband are unreasonable.

Newborn visit during pandemic sparks family feud. NTA.

Don’t feel obliged to visit if brother makes it an issue

Prioritizing partner over newborn sparks debate. NTA stands firm.

Respect parents’ privacy and wait to visit newborn.

Unexpected niece, no one bothered, nephew glad. NTA.

Sending food or a gift card would be a kind gesture

A helpful suggestion for visiting the newborn amidst tragedy

Internet stranger sends virtual hug to overwhelmed OP. ❤️

Supportive comment for new parent dealing with family feud

Heartfelt empathy and support for OP’s tragic loss.

Family pressuring grieving parents to visit newborn? NTA deserves apology

NTA: Commenter advises family to get over themselves and stop bothering.

Keeping hope alive: NTA suggests video visit to see baby

Compassionate NTA sets boundaries with toxic family during tragedy.

Supportive comment for OP’s decision to cut contact.

Partner’s grief takes priority over newborn visit. NTA

Compassionate comment, but no replies to engage with.

Engaging remotely is just as good as in-person visits

Newborn visit vs. death: NTA’s perspective ❤

Putting family first shouldn’t come with guilt.

Supportive comment, no replies. Keep up the good work!

Family drama over newborn visit. NTA stands up to toxic family.

Grieving new mom deserves space, pandemic makes it easier. NTA

NTA comment points out pandemic concerns for newborn visit.

Supportive comment offers condolences to grieving partner.

Delaying meeting newborn not uncommon, pandemic adds to concern

NTA and relatives are rude for imposing on new parents

Putting yourself first is not always selfish.

Compassionate comment reminds grieving family to prioritize their healing

Family prioritizes baby visit over grieving family member. NTA wins.

When family drama gets awkward… crickets