♀️ Hey there, Facebook fam! Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the story of a stay-at-home mom with Rheumatoid Arthritis who’s juggling 4 boys, hip-length hair, and a husband who may or may not be pulling his weight. When exhaustion and pain push her to the brink, she takes matters (and scissors) into her own hands! ♀️✂️ But was this a moment of insanity or a justified act of self-care? Let’s find out together!
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Daily Struggle

Stay-at-Home Mom of 4 Boys!

♀️ Hip-Length Hair: A Labor of Love

Sore Hands, But Gotta Keep Going!

Husband, Can You Help Me?

Saturday Chores: No Rest for the Weary

Toddler Takeover: Nap Interrupted!

Husband’s Priorities: Car Wash Over Helping Wife

Dinner Duty: Wife Cooks, Husband Naps

Keeping Quiet: Hiding Hurt Feelings

Gross Hair: Can’t Sleep Like This!

✂️ Drastic Measures: Cutting Half My Hair Off! ♀️

Husband’s Reaction: “You Went Crazy!”

AITA? Feeling Overwhelmed and Drastic ♀️

Overwhelmed Mom’s Drastic Haircut: Crazy or Justified? ♀️
Whew, what a rollercoaster! Our exhausted mom, battling Rheumatoid Arthritis and 4 energetic boys, reaches her breaking point when her husband fails to lend a helping hand. ♀️ In a moment of desperation, she chops off half her beloved hip-length hair! ✂️ Her hubby thinks she’s gone off the deep end, but her bestie is Team Mom all the way. So, was this a case of temporary insanity or a totally justified act of self-preservation? The internet has some thoughts, and they’re not holding back! ️ Let’s see what they have to say about this hair-raising tale!
A blunt commenter questions the intelligence of the husband.
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Chronic pain and unsupportive husband? NTA, but he’s a great a**hole.

“NTA – Husband’s neglectful behavior and fetish don’t come before your health.”

Taking care of long hair is like taking care of a pet . Husband should grow his own out if he loves it ♀️

Husband neglects sick wife and kids. NTA stands up.

Overworked mom struggling with illness cuts hair; husband calls her crazy ♀️ but community supports her #NotTheAsshole

Living with RA and kids is hard. NTA, husband needs education.
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Empowering response to criticism of woman’s haircut

NTA, husband should be more understanding. Your hair, your choice.

Woman receives support for cutting hair due to husband’s negligence.

Neglected by her lazy husband, she had to cut her hair!

RA makes hair a pain, husband interrupts nap, NTA for reacting
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Empowering comment encourages amputation for ease of daily tasks.

Spouse not fulfilling caregiver duties – counseling and help needed.

Empathetic comment supports wife, calls out husband’s behavior.

Sick wife with RA not the a**hole. Husband shirking responsibility. Lock door.

A commenter shares her experience and asks about fun activities.

Overwhelmed mom cuts hair for comfort, husband slightly TA. NTA

Husband neglects sick wife and 4 kids. NTA. Selfish behavior

Wife cuts hair for self-care, husband supports her.

Woman defends cutting hair for pain relief, husband prioritizes himself

Sick wife neglected by husband, receives support and advice.

No good qualities found in husband, wife in actual pain

Encouraging advice for someone struggling with chronic illness. NTA!
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Heartbreaking situation of a neglected wife with no support system

Chronic pain and four kids? You’re a badass, take a break!

The Spoon Theory is a must-read for understanding chronic illness. NTA.

Long hair is a pain, NTA for cutting it off! ♀️

Fellow RA sufferer advises on pain relief and husband’s behavior.

Redditor calls out neglectful husband, deems him ‘total f**khead’

Spouse neglects sick wife, criticizes haircut. NTA for cutting it.
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Friend supports woman after husband neglects sick wife. NTA.

Shower chairs for chronic pain are amazing! NTA, stand strong!

Arthritis sufferer suggests pixie cut to OP with neglectful husband.

Wife explains her pain, husband assumes it’s a punishment. NTA.

Spouse neglects hair care for sick partner. NTA suggests solution.

Wife stands up for herself and her hair – NTA

Off with her hair! Annoying tangles and long drying times.

Woman with joint pain cuts hair, husband supports – NTA

Loving your partner’s appearance should not come at a cost.

Supporting comment on hair-cutting for chronic pain relief.

Partner support and love should not depend on physical appearance or health ❤️

Woman defends decision to cut off hair despite husband’s preference
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Spouse prioritizes appearance over sick wife’s well-being. NTA stands up.

Supportive comment applauds woman for standing up for herself.

Supportive reply from someone who’s been in a similar situation.

Empathetic commenter suggests drastic haircut solution for physical pain.

Husband prioritizes his ‘boner’ over sick wife’s struggles.

Short hair = less pain and a younger look!

Woman stands up for herself amidst neglectful husband.

Spouse’s controlling behavior over hair is a red flag. NTA.

Hairdresser has a rule for clients with controlling husbands

Sick wife with RA receives support and advice from commenter.

Empowering response to haircut judgement. Hair grows back, remember!

Supportive comment advocates for prioritizing wife’s health and comfort

Long hair or not, chronic pain is no joke! NTA
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Empowering comment about personal choices with supportive emojis!

Cultural significance of a wife’s hair leads to divorce?!

Woman defends impromptu haircut, receives NTA judgement and encouragement.

User expresses shock and concern for neglectful husband.
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Husband neglects sick wife, but commenter with RA says NTA . Husband needs to step up and give wife a break.

Take a note out of her playbook and go get a nap! #NTA

Supportive comment on wife’s decision to snip hair off

Supportive comment with no replies, validating OP’s feelings.

Spouse neglects sick partner, but values her long hair. NTA.

Empathetic comment supports sick wife, calls out manipulative husband.

Wife cuts hair to relieve stress, husband prioritizes hair length

Supportive comment calls out husband’s neglect, encourages self-care and independence

Supportive comment about hair length and empathizing with illness.

Neglectful husband called her ‘crazy’ for addressing her pain

Neglected wife takes matters into her own hands

Wife cuts hair, husband calls her ‘asshole’ – NTA response

NTA for cutting hair. Relationship may need evaluation.

Supportive comment suggests haircut solution for stay-at-home mom
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Supportive spouse in hair decisions, NTA.

NTA recommends therapy for inconsiderate husband.

Empowering response to controlling husband’s hair preferences.

Chronically ill wife receives helpful tips and support from commenter.
