Grandma Tricks Toddler into Calling Her ‘Mom’

Imagine leaving your child with a trusted family member, only to return and find out they’ve been tricked into thinking that person is their mom! That’s exactly what happened to one mother who left her 3-year-old son with his grandma for a year. She was away for personal reasons, focusing on getting better and healthier for her son. Little did she know, her own mother would take advantage of the situation!

A Year Away from Her Son

The Shocking Discovery

Grandma’s Confession

Mom’s Discomfort

Grandma’s Defense ️

The Argument Escalates ️

Cutting Ties ✂️

Grandma’s Revenge

Clearing Up Misconceptions

A Difficult Decision

No Visits Allowed

Not Rehab, Physical Health

Clarifying Her Words

Therapy and Uncertainty

A Mother’s Struggle: Betrayal and Boundaries

In a shocking turn of events, this mom discovered her own mother had tricked her 3-year-old son into calling her ‘mom’ while she was away for a year. The two women clashed over the issue, with grandma claiming she was just trying to fill the role of a mother figure. The argument escalated, leading to the mom cutting ties and refusing to let her son see his grandma. Now, the mom is seeking therapy for her son and considering her options, unsure of whether to work things out with her mother or not. Let’s see what people think of this intense family drama…

Grandma manipulates toddler and invalidates OP’s physical illness. NTA.

Grandma’s deceitful behavior causes family conflict and child confusion. ESH.

Grandma’s actions may have caused abandonment issues for the toddler.

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’ – NTA seeks advice.

Taking care of yourself is the first step to taking care of your child . Grandma crossed the line by trying to steal the kid . NTA, OP.

Grandma’s desire to be called ‘mom’ causes family drama. ESH.

Grandma admits to tricking toddler into calling her ‘mom’

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’ . Commenter supports OP and criticizes grandma’s behavior.

Grandma encouraged toddler to call her ‘mom’. NTA suggests documenting.

Commenter defends OP’s decision to leave child and condemns mother’s actions. NTA

Mother tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’, ESH judgement.

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

Grandma shares her experience of not being called ‘Mom’ ❤️

Commenter calls out messed up behavior with strong language.

Grandma crosses a line by tricking toddler into calling her ‘Mom’

Grandma tries to claim motherhood, NTA stands firm.

Grandma’s good intentions went too far, but OP is NTA.

Abandoned child’s stable figure vs. mother’s inappropriate behavior. ESH.

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’

Commenter finds grandma’s behavior unsettling

Grandma crosses boundaries, tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’

Compassionate judgement in a tough parenting situation.

Grandma crosses a line by tricking toddler into calling her ‘mom’

Mom steals toddler, hospitalized OP is NTA. Adopt if desperate.

Grandma’s manipulative behavior crosses the line. #NotTheA**hole

Grandma’s ‘mom’ trick causes confusion and hurt feelings. NTA.

Heartbreaking experience turned into a strong and loving parent. ❤️

Confusion and skepticism arise regarding the mother’s absence and treatment.

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’ . Commenters agree: NTA, cut her off

Grandma’s creepy behavior towards toddler raises red flags. NTA.

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’ – NTA seeks legal advice

Grandma crossed a line by having toddler call her ‘mom’

Grandma overstepped boundaries but OP should have handled it better.

Grandma crosses the line, commenters agree NTA

Defending against unfair accusations of abandonment and manipulation.

Grandma’s deceitful actions revealed, NTA for wanting justice.

Rehab or not, parental alienation is wrong

Supportive comment defending mother’s absence due to health reasons

Mother seeks help, grandma manipulates toddler to call her ‘mom’

Grandma crosses a line by tricking toddler into calling her ‘mom’

Grandma’s manipulation causes family conflict and confusion. ESH.

Family deception can have long-lasting effects.

Grandma overstepped boundaries, NTA. Stay healthy and protected

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

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’ but is NTA

Auntie Kiwi defends grandma’s actions, emphasizes reunification over judgment.

Supportive comment defends mother’s decision, ignore critics.

Supportive comment for mom dealing with grandma’s emotional abuse

Heartbreaking story of a mother’s struggle and a grandmother’s betrayal

Grandma’s deceitful behavior crosses the line, NTA stands firm

Supportive comment defends grandma’s actions in toddler mix-up.

Comment defends women against hate in the subreddit.

Mother’s health prevents visitation, grandma claims ‘mom’ title. NTA.

Protect yourself and your child from potential legal nightmare

Grandma’s sneaky move gets her a new title

Grandma’s sneaky move exposed, commenter is NTA.

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’ – commenter defends OP.

Grandma’s manipulative behavior raises custody concerns. Seek legal counsel. ‍

Support for a mother dealing with a toxic grandmother

Mother defends decision to keep child away from toxic grandma.

Grandma tricks toddler into calling her ‘mom’, commenters agree NTA.