Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a family drama unfolding. I’m a mom-to-be, 30 weeks along with my first little one. My amazing partner and I are in an interracial relationship (I’m white, he’s black), and we couldn’t be more excited to start our family. But, as it turns out, not everyone shares our enthusiasm… especially when it comes to watching their language. Get ready for a wild ride as I navigate the ups and downs of dealing with my mom’s shocking choice of words!
Expecting a Bundle of Joy!

My Amazing Man

Family Drama Unfolds

️ Dad’s Jobless Situation

Mom’s Frustration Boils Over

The Shocking Slur

Shutting Down the Slur

Suggesting an Alternative

️ Challenging Mom’s Language

Putting My Foot Down

♀️ No Tolerance Policy

AITA for Taking a Stand?

Doubting Mom’s Trustworthiness

Mom’s Racist Rant: Will She Ever Meet Her Granddaughter?
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got a real family feud brewing! My mom dropped a jaw-dropping racial slur while venting about my dad, and let’s just say, I was NOT having it. ♀️ I called her out, suggested alternatives, and even threatened to keep her from meeting her granddaughter if she doesn’t clean up her act. But, in true mom fashion, she brushed me off and hung up! The nerve! Now, I’m left wondering if I was too harsh or if I’m right to stand my ground. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!
Protecting your child from racism? NTA, no question about it!

Standing up against racism in the family. NTA

Black woman cautions OP on letting racist grandma near child
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Partner won’t welcome hidden racist grandma around baby and family

NTA commenter shares personal experience with racism in relationships.

NTA but ESH for not telling partner about racist mother’s behavior

Protecting the little one from family racism

NTA commenter exposes the escalation of excuses into blatant racism

ESH. Acknowledge the bigotry problem and don’t hide it.

“Flat out racist” grandma banned from baby meeting. NTA.

Standing up to racist family members, NTA

Partner’s right to know about grandma’s racism. NTA
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Protecting your daughter and husband is more important than being fair.

Kudos to commenter for keeping family away from racist grandma

Standing up to family’s racism earns NTA’s respect

Confronting racism: ESH except hubby, call it out to protect daughter
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Standing up against hate speech and bigotry is always right! ✊

Protecting children from racism is crucial.

Grandpa learned to change, grandma refused to. NTA.

NTA commenter warns of potential harm from racist grandma.
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Explaining racism to older family members can be difficult

Expressing disbelief and shock at the use of a racist slur.

Protecting children from racist family members. You’re not alone. NTA

NTA calls out racist language in a concise message

Standing up against racism, even with family, is necessary. ✊

NTA, and setting boundaries with toxic family members is important

NTA advises OP on potential future harm from grandma’s beliefs
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Setting boundaries for loved ones can lead to positive change

Heartbreaking effect of family’s racism on biracial grandchild

Protecting biracial kids from racist grandma

Protecting the baby from toxic grandparents.

NTA. Grandmother’s racism is not excusable. Protect your daughter.

Protect your biracial child from your mother’s racist rants!

Protect your family, make boundaries clear and cut her off.

NTA. Allies against racism are crucial for a safer society

Protecting our babies is our top priority

NTA shows empathy for grandma, hoping she’ll change her ways.

Protecting partner’s dignity and baby’s future feelings. NTA!
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Standing up against racism to protect family. NTA

NTA, good job protecting your family from racism

Protecting child from racist grandmother – NTA comment

Protecting your child from toxicity.

Support for OP’s decision to fight against racism in family

Setting boundaries with family can be difficult but necessary

Love for OP standing up against racism NTA

Choosing family over toxicity.

NTA. Grandma’s racist rants are unacceptable around children

Dealing with a racist grandma: when to draw the line

NTA commenter educates on subtle racism and offense towards family.

NTA commenter condemns racism and defends Black people passionately

NTA, supportive comment on interracial relationships and wishing well.

Growing up mixed, racism is never acceptable. Period.

Confronting racist thoughts and actions, and ways to handle family conflicts. ✊

Protecting your baby from toxic family members

NTA. Tough love may be necessary to protect your family

Controlling who meets your baby is your right. NTA

Cutting racist family out of your life is hard but necessary

NTA. Commenter highlights the significance of the grandmother’s word choice.

Cutting off racists, even family, is crucial – NTA

Depriving a grandmother of seeing her grandkid is selfish

Agreeing with OP’s decision to ban racist grandma from meeting baby.

Setting boundaries with family is hard, but necessary.

Cutting contact with racist grandma is best for baby’s safety.
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Cutting out racist family members is necessary. NTA.
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NTA, but fixing language isn’t enough. Address underlying racism.

Agreeing with OP’s decision to call out grandma’s racism. ✊

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