Mom Tells Son He’s Her Only Reason to Live

Being a parent is no easy task, and sometimes the emotional weight of life can become too much to bear. In a recent story, a mother found herself in a heated argument with her husband after telling her 14-year-old son that he’s the only reason her life is worth living. With no friends and little support from her husband, the mom has relied on her son as her sole confidant. But is it fair to place such a heavy burden on a teenager? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

Son: The Best Friend and Confidant

A Supportive Son in Tough Times

A Rough Week for Mom

Mom’s Expectations

Attention-Seeking Behavior?

The Emotional Confession

Husband’s Disapproval

A Heated Argument

Son vs. Husband

Questioning Her Actions

A Mother’s Emotional Plea

In a moment of vulnerability, this mom told her 14-year-old son that he was her only reason to live. With no friends and a husband who doesn’t support her emotionally, she’s relied on her son as her best friend and confidant. However, her son’s recent behavior has left her feeling overwhelmed and unappreciated. After a heated argument with her husband, she’s left questioning if she was in the wrong for burdening her son with her emotional needs. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Parental pressure on children can be detrimental. Seek professional help

Mom’s emotional dependence on son criticized as harmful and unfair.

Red flag alert! Commenter calls out unhealthy mother-son relationship

User shares personal experience and advises parent to support child.

Parental emotional abuse is not acceptable. YTA for burdening child.

User calls out mom for emotional burdening her son.

Red flags raised as commenter calls out emotional abuse

Mom’s emotional dependency on child raises red flags. YTA.

Teaching your son to stand in for your husband? YTA ‍♀️ Let him be a child.

A commenter calls out emotional incest and suggests therapy.

Parent’s emotional manipulation earns YTA judgment from commenter.

Invalidating your son’s feelings is not okay. YTA

Don’t emotionally manipulate your child. YTA for doing so

Mom puts unfair burden on son, called out for selfish behavior

Neglectful mom receives YTA judgement for emotional manipulation

Red flag alert! Neglecting your child’s emotional needs is emotional abuse

YTA accused of abusive behavior towards son. Get therapy immediately.

User calls out OP for forcing son to be her therapist

Fourteen-year-old shouldn’t be responsible for mother’s emotional stability. YTA.

Harsh comment calls out parent’s emotional instability and toxicity

User calls out toxic behavior and suggests therapy.

Parental pressure on a child can be overwhelming and damaging.

Parental emotional dependence is harmful. Seek therapy to improve relationships.

Using your child as a reason to live? YTA indeed

Don’t burden your child with your emotional struggles. Seek help

User shares personal experience and recommends therapy for OP.

Parental emotional abuse is never okay. YTA.

Doubting the authenticity of a concerning situation

Expecting emotional support from a developing teen? YTA

Parental emotional manipulation is never okay

Setting boundaries is fine, but telling your son he’s your only reason to live is emotional abuse

User calls out parent for emotional manipulation and boundary crossing.

Harsh criticism of a parent’s emotional manipulation.

Harsh criticism for a parent who relies on their child’s existence

Parental emotional dependency on child is toxic and manipulative. YTA.

User calls out emotional abuse, suggests therapy for all involved.

Harsh but necessary advice for a toxic parent

User calls out manipulative behavior in intense comment thread.

Harsh comment suggests therapy for parent’s toxic behavior.

Red flags raised as commenter calls out unhealthy parent-child dynamic.

User calls out emotional incest, suggests therapy. YTA

User calls out harmful behavior, recommends therapy for OP

Redditor calls out emotional manipulation and suggests therapy.

Parent shamed for burdening minor with emotional needs and traumas

Dumping emotional trauma on 14-year-old son is selfish and wrong

Seek professional help instead of burdening your son. YTA

Self-absorbed mom neglects son’s emotional needs. YTA

Redditor calls out emotional abuse, advises therapy.

Putting emotional burden on children can strain relationships.

Emotional abuse and incest accusations, YTA. Get professional help

Harsh criticism for a parent’s behavior towards their children

Critics say mom’s emotional dependence on son is unhealthy

User urges OP to seek therapy for unhealthy behavior.

User calls out unhealthy mother-son dynamic, warns of emotional leech vibes

Parentification? YTA made child feel responsible for mom’s emotions

Childhood trauma revealed in comment. YTA for emotional abuse.

Dependency on son for emotional support is unhealthy. Seek counseling.

Harsh criticism of parent confiding in child, calling YTA.

A harsh YTA comment on a mother’s unhealthy attachment to son

Harsh criticism for a parent’s harmful behavior

User calls out mom for emotional manipulation of her child

Harsh criticism for a toxic parent in need of therapy.

Harsh but true, therapy can help break codependency patterns.

Parental pressure can be overwhelming. Give your child space.

Mom’s emotional dependence on son is unfair and damaging. YTA.

Parental emotional dependency is harmful. Seek professional help. YTA.

Red flags raised as comment calls out emotional manipulation.

Harsh comment calls out toxic behavior towards other children.

Parent emotionally abusing son and guilting him into hiding feelings

Dependence on child for emotional support is unhealthy and unfair.

Criticism of mom’s emotional burden on son.

Criticism of emotional abuse towards child by parent

Parental guilt-tripping gets a YTA verdict

Redditor advises mom to seek therapy instead of burdening child

User calls out mom’s behavior as abusive and gross

Red flag: Mom tells son he’s her only reason to live

User calls out abusive behavior and recommends therapy for mother.

Red flags raised as comment calls out unhealthy behavior.

User calls out YTA for unhealthy behavior towards son.

Calling out emotional incest and urging for professional help

Parental emotional dependence on child is unhealthy and narcissistic. YTA.