Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of family drama that’ll make your jaw drop! When a young mom had to leave her precious 3-year-old in grandma’s care for a year, she never expected the shocking betrayal that awaited her return. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into this mommy mayhem! Will our fierce mama bear stand her ground against grandma’s manipulative ways? Or will the guilt of her mysterious absence ️♀️ force her to forgive the unforgivable? Let’s find out!
Mommy Mayhem: Grandma’s Shocking Betrayal!
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Mystery Absence: Mom’s Cryptic Reasons Revealed! ️♀️
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Reunion Time: Mom Returns to Collect Her Cutie!
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Shocking Revelation: Toddler Calls Grandma ‘Mommy’!
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Grandma’s Nervous Laughter: The Truth Comes Out!
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Mom’s Fury: ‘You Didn’t Birth Him!’
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Grandma’s Defense: ‘He Needed a Mother Figure!’
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️ Heated Argument: Voices Raised, Insults Hurled!
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Mom’s Ultimatum: No More Grandma Visits!
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Grandma’s Meltdown: Blowing Up Mom’s Phone!
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AITA? Mom Questions Her Decision ♀️
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♀️ Mom Claps Back: ‘I Didn’t Abandon Him!’
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Mom’s Mysterious Illness: Details Withheld
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Mom’s Heartache: Wanting to Be There
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Mom’s Explanation: Too Sick for Visits
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Mystery Illness Revealed: Not Rehab or Mental Hospital!
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♀️ Mom Clarifies: Poor Word Choice, Same Meaning
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Mom’s Goal: Getting Better for Her Boy
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Mom’s Apology: Sorry for the Confusion!
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Toddler’s Future: Therapy on the Horizon
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Mom’s Dilemma: To Forgive or Not to Forgive? ♀️
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Grandma’s Unforgivable Betrayal: Will Mom Stand Her Ground?
Well, well, well! This story has more twists and turns than a soap opera! Our fierce mama bear had to leave her little cub with grandma for a year due to a mysterious illness , but she never expected the shocking betrayal that awaited her return! Grandma had the audacity to tell the toddler that SHE was his mommy! The nerve! Mom was furious and put her foot down, banning grandma from seeing her son. But grandma didn’t go down without a fight, blowing up mom’s phone and talking smack to the fam! ️ Now, mom’s left wondering if she made the right call. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this mommy mayhem!
Insightful comment on mental illness and family dynamics

Grandma and mom both need to communicate and compromise.

Abandonment issues may arise, therapy for both recommended
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Mom bans grandma for tricking grandson into calling her “mommy”. NTA.

Taking care of oneself is crucial for being a good parent . Grandma went too far by lying to the kid .

Grandma overstepped, but don’t ban her from his life.
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Grandma tricks grandson into calling her mommy, real mom bans her. NTA!

Grandma’s deceptive behavior could lead to legal consequences. Save evidence.

NTA, but grandma definitely crossed a line trying to take custody

Debate over grandma tricking grandson into calling her ‘mommy’ – ESH

Grandma lied to grandson, mom needs to rebuild bond. NTA

Grandma insists on being addressed as grandma, not mom.

Grandma crossed a line by tricking child into calling her mommy. NTA.

Grandma tries to steal ‘mom’ title, NTA stands ground.

Grandma overstepped boundaries, NTA for setting things straight.

Grandma tricked grandson into calling her ‘mommy’ and convinced OP to not let him visit. OP is right to not allow contact.

Grandson caught in the middle of grandma and mom’s feud
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Blurring parental roles for selfish reasons is NOT okay. ♀️

NTA, mom banned. Medical reasons for son’s care mentioned.

Grandmother crosses a line by tricking her grandson into calling her mommy. Move out of state if possible. NTA

Mom steals child and gets banned. Commenter supports rightful ban.

Grandma’s manipulative behavior leads to parental alienation. NTA.

Debating mom’s absence vs. grandma’s manipulation
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Grandma’s trickery causes confusion for grandson calling her “mommy”. NTA.
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Empathetic reply to a past experience of bad parenting. ❤️

“Do-over baby” confiscated, real mom bans grandma from son’s life.

Grandma tricks grandson into calling her mommy, mom bans her. NTA

Grandma crosses a line by making grandson call her ‘mommy’

Parental conflict and abandonment trauma. ESH in this situation.

Grandma overstepped boundaries, NTA for cutting her out.

Grandma banned son from visiting hospital to cut your connection. NTA.

Defending against false accusations of abandonment and manipulation. #NTA

Rehab or not, parental alienation is wrong. Period.

ESH, but prioritize child’s well-being over ego. Grandma provided care.

Grandma oversteps boundaries, real mom bans her. NTA comment agrees.

Defending the mom’s decision to leave due to health issues.

Supportive comment defends mom’s absence for physical health reasons

Grandma’s trick causes long-term alienation. Real mom not the A-hole.

Support for a mother who faced alienation from her mother-in-law
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Mother gets help, grandmother takes advantage and tricks grandson. NTA

Grandma is a but this NTA commenter’s mom is

Grandma tricks grandson into calling her mommy – NTA defends.

Grandma overstepped boundaries by encouraging grandson to call her mommy. NTA.

Auntie Kiwi handles situation with grace and understanding

NTA – A grandmother’s deceitful act and a mother’s love.

Former foster kid speaks out against abusive foster parents.

Setting boundaries with overstepping grandma. NTA

Defending a mother’s right to be a mother.

Grandma overstepped boundaries and tried to replace real Mommy

Support for OP’s decision to allow who she wants in child’s life.

NTA commenter advises OP to document everything and consult attorney ⚖️

Mother-in-law crosses the line, NTA maintains dignity

NTA, grandma should have corrected grandson but real mom overreacted

Grandma tricks grandson into calling her ‘mommy’ – NTA.

Real mom struggles with grandma’s hurtful comments about motherhood. NTA.

Grandmother’s tricky move not so innocent, mother should seek counsel ⚖️
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Supportive comment defends mom against toxic grandma’s insults.

Grandma tricks grandson into calling her “mommy”! Real mom bans her. NTA comment defends mother and criticizes grandmother’s behavior.

Grandma’s toxic behavior alienated mother and child. NTA

Grandma tricks grandson into calling her “mommy” – NTA handles it

Grandma betrays trust, NTA. Consider therapy for confused grandson.

Grandma was a maternal figure but never pretended to be mom. ESH

Strong bond with grandma, banning her may cause distress. ❤

Grandson’s grandma tries to replace real mom, NTA for seeking help.

Grandma tries to replace mom, NTA sets boundaries.

Supportive subreddit for dealing with difficult family situations.

User calls out real mom for taking away son’s grandma-mom

Curious about the backstory for this family drama?

Real mom banned after tricking grandson into calling her ‘mommy’.

Grandma intentionally confusing child. NTA for banning real mom.

Grandma developed an unhealthy attachment to grandson, tricks him. NTA.

Grandma’s deception raises legal concerns for grandson’s custody.

Grandma’s deceitful act can cause emotional turmoil for the child

Grandma’s behavior is considered parental alienation and is not acceptable.

Supportive commenters back OP, recommend helpful subreddits.

Consider therapy to avoid trauma for child.

Grandma oversteps boundaries, NTA advised to get legal help.

Supportive vs. Opportunistic: Mom vs Grandma

Don’t let anger affect your child’s relationship with grandma.
