Imagine being a mother who’s worked hard to rebuild her life after being disowned by her parents and sacrificing her career for her children. You’re finally making a six-figure income and enjoying your new life with your supportive husband and two kids. But then, your estranged daughter, who’s been distant and difficult, comes back into your life with a desperate need for a kidney transplant. The pressure from friends and family is immense, but you’re terrified of the surgery and the risks it poses. What would you do?
Estranged Daughter’s Health Crisis
Therapy and Bitterness
Career Sacrifices and a Fresh Start
Ethan’s Support and Success
Busy Work Life
Mommy Group Pressure
Testing for Compatibility
Ex’s Priorities ♂️
Expressing Fear and Daughter’s Response
Surgery Risks and Daughter’s Disregard
Doctor’s Support
Ethan’s Concern and Friends’ Fury
Friends’ Demands ♀️
Mom vs. Estranged Daughter: The Kidney Dilemma
Our protagonist, a hardworking mom, is faced with the decision of whether or not to donate her kidney to her estranged daughter who’s suffering from kidney failure. The pressure from her mommy group friends and family is overwhelming, but she’s terrified of the surgery and the potential impact on her career. When she tries to express her fears to her daughter, she’s met with a cold and dismissive response. In a moment of frustration, she tells her doctor that she feels coerced and would rather die than continue to serve her ungrateful daughter. The doctor supports her decision, but her friends are furious and try to shame her online. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation…
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