Heartbroken Mom Told to ‘Get Over’ Her Baby’s Death for a Wedding?

Losing a child is one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through. But what if someone close to you, like your brother-in-law, tells you to get over it for the sake of a wedding? ‍♂️ This heartbroken mom, who recently lost her 2-month-old son Thomas to acute bronchilitus, found herself in this exact situation. With her family’s support, she’s been trying to cope with the devastating loss, but her brother-in-law’s insensitive comments and demands have left her feeling even more hurt and confused.

A Tragic Loss

Family Support

Unexpected Visitor

Not in the Mood

Brother-in-Law’s Visit

Insensitive Comments

Wedding Talk ️

Unreasonable Demands

Refusing to Attend

Telling the Fiancée ️

Fiancée’s Reaction

Brother-in-Law’s Anger

Blaming the Mom

Mother-in-Law’s Text

Not Attending the Wedding

Feeling Hurt

Insensitive Demands and a Broken Heart

This grieving mom is struggling to cope with the loss of her baby boy, Thomas, and her brother-in-law’s insensitive comments have only added to her pain. He told her that her son’s death was “expected” and that she should focus on his upcoming wedding instead, even suggesting she could have another “healthy” baby. When she confided in his fiancée, the brother-in-law accused her of being bitter and disrespectful, causing tension within the family. Now, she’s decided not to attend the wedding, and the family hasn’t spoken since. Let’s see what people think about this heartbreaking situation… ✍️

Heartless in-laws prioritize wedding over grieving mother’s loss. NTA.

NTA. Don’t say rude things and you won’t have to cover for yourself

Heartless Brother-in-law insults grieving mother, but his fiance is understanding

Saved her from a crappy a**hole fiancé. NTA

Supportive commenters question OP’s husband’s absence in defending her.

Spouse’s support needed against insensitive in-laws.

BIL acts unfeeling after baby’s death, NTA stands up for self

Selfish groom-to-be prioritizes reputation over grieving mother’s feelings

Insensitive groom insults grieving mother, called out by commenters.

BIL is the King of AHs, NTA. So sorry for your loss

Respectful clarification on grief timeline. Heartfelt condolences. ❤

Supportive commenters question husband’s absence in insensitive situation.

Insensitive groom tells grieving mother to prioritize his wedding over child’s death

NTA comment and reply use strong language to condemn the guy.

Future SIL deserves to know who she’s marrying.

Compassionate comment asks about husband’s stance on troublesome BIL.

Defending oneself against an insensitive comment with grace.

Insensitive reply prompts concern about missing husband

Husband’s family causing distress, why isn’t he helping? ‍♂️

Compassionate response to insensitive partner. Condolences for your loss.

Compassionate BIL’s fiancé supports grieving mother, NTA for mourning.

BIL demands access to deceased baby’s photos for wedding, gets shut down. NTA.

Grieving mother receives disgusting comment from BIL before wedding.

Heartless in-laws? Skip the wedding, take care of yourself.

Compassionate commenters support grieving mother, condemn rude in-laws. ❤️

Heartfelt condolences and gratitude for revealing true character.

Insensitive BIL causes wedding drama, husband’s support questioned. NTA

BIL tells grieving mom to ‘get over’ baby’s death for wedding

Supportive spouse offers to fist fight for grieving mother

Heartfelt support for grieving mother, hoping for supportive husband. ❤️

Compassionate commenter empathizes with grieving mother and condemns cruelty. ❤️

Insensitive groom-to-be and his mommy dearest are the real slimeballs

Heartless groom prioritizes wedding over grieving mother’s loss.

Commenter declares ‘not the a**hole’, intriguing backstory left unexplained

Heartless fiancé and insensitive FSIL – NTA for standing up

Supportive comment suggests banning toxic person, helping fiancée dodge bullet

Partner’s family mistreating grieving mom? NTA, where’s support?

BIL & MIL are horrible, but you’re NTA. Fiancée dodged bullet

Don’t fake happiness for guests, NTA. ‍♀️

Supportive comment defends grieving mother from heartless fiancé

Wedding planner agrees, suggests grief counseling and setting boundaries.

NTA, you didn’t complain to SIL. Take care of yourself.

Supportive comment with no husband involvement, NTA

An aggressive comment with no context or replies.

Wedding secrets? NTA says bride deserves to know groom’s past.

Brother prioritizes social status over family and fiancee?

Heartless in-laws expect grieving mother to attend wedding.

Supporting loved ones during grief is always the right decision

Heartless groom-to-be exposed by brave and honest mother. NTA

Grandmother empathizes with grieving mother, deems bride NTA

BIL angry for being called out as insensitive a**hole. NTA

Compassionate response to heartless behavior towards grieving parent.

In-laws prioritize appearance over grieving mother’s pain. NTA

Compassionate comment offers comfort and perspective

Heartless groom expects grieving mother to host his wedding. NTA.

BIL said shitty things, NTA for causing fiancée to rethink wedding

NTA comment calls out disgusting behavior of family members.

‍ Heartbroken mom gets support, advises fiancé to reconsider

Empathetic comment section offers support to grieving mother. ❤️

Condolences given, advice to skip wedding due to insensitive family.

Heartless brother-in-law gets exposed by grieving mother.

Commenter calls out OP’s ex for being a terrible person

BIL’s insensitive behavior towards grieving mother sparks outrage.

Heartless BIL told grieving mother to ‘get over’ her son’s death. NTA’s advice is to warn his fiancée.

Supportive commenters call out selfish behavior, offer condolences. ❤️