Mom Tries to Replace Estranged Son with Daughter’s Husband

Imagine having a sibling who’s estranged from your parents, and then your parents try to replace him with your spouse! That’s the bizarre situation one woman found herself in. Her parents, especially her mom, have been trying to turn her husband into their long-lost son, even going as far as emotionally blackmailing him to visit without her. When she confronted her mom about it, things got even more dramatic. Let’s dive into this wild story!

The Estranged Brother

Parents’ Stubbornness

The Replacement Son?

Sleeping in Dan’s Room

Introducing Jeff as Their Son

Replacing Family Photos

The Holiday Invitation

Begging Jeff to Visit

Emotional Blackmail

Confronting Mom

Mom’s Reaction

Dad and Jeff’s Opinions

Second Thoughts

Family Drama Unfolds

Our protagonist confronted her mom about the bizarre situation, only to be met with tears and accusations of cruelty. Her dad sided with her mom, while her husband agreed with her but suggested an apology to keep the peace. Now, she’s left wondering if she went too far. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…

Setting boundaries with abusive parents before having kids

NTA. The parents’ behavior is seriously unhealthy and convoluted

Excluded from family stockings? NTA commenters creeped out too

Daughter’s in-laws refuse to acknowledge son-in-law as such ‍♀️

Suggest therapy for hurting parents and Dan to mediate

ESH, commenter calls out OP for allowing unhealthy behavior to escalate.

Dan is the real hero of this story . Overcoming a difficult upbringing, mental health problems, and addiction is the mark of a strong person.

Commenter calls out assholes in disturbing family situation

Mother-in-law fails to understand motherhood. NTA wins.

Commenter shares similar experience with positive outcome, highlights the inappropriateness and derangement of OP’s parents’ behavior.

NTA, emotionally abusive parents prioritize daughter’s husband over her

Replacing a child? Definitely not a good look

Agreeing with the comment, therapy is necessary

Don’t humor your parents, set boundaries and get therapy

Rock the boat like a heavy metal concert!

Parents replacing son with son-in-law? Not cool. NTA.

Glad the brothers turned out alright despite bizarre parenting

Reader shocked by article, supports brother’s decision to cut ties.

Commenter questions family’s unconventional terminology. NTA sets boundaries.

NTA comment suggests repairing relationship with estranged son

Commenters agree: NTA, mom’s behavior is crazy

Holding boundaries is appropriate. NTA for standing up.

Agreeing with the comment, therapy is needed for parents

Commenter calls out family’s bizarre behavior and cuts them off

Projection of addiction onto spouse is unhealthy and toxic.

Commenter suggests therapy for toxic parents, urges no contact.

NTA. Suggest therapy and take a break from toxic parents.

Standing up for family against creepy mother-in-law

NTA! Jeff is your husband, not your parents’ son!

Parents try to replace estranged son with son-in-law

Wedding details aside, commenter is NTA for not inviting parents

Delusional parents try to replace son with daughter’s husband

NTA’s mom treats her boyfriend like family, not a replacement son

Cutting off toxic parents? NTA, brother had the right idea

Commenter warns of alarming behavior and advises setting boundaries

Commenter questions if OP’s parents have untreated mental illnesses

Commenter supports OP and criticizes parents’ behavior

Toxic in-laws? Cut them off!

Mom’s projection on son-in-law ruins relationship with daughter. NTA

Reconnecting with estranged son by replacing him with son-in-law? NTA.

Adopted son’s absence leads to fixation on daughter’s husband.

Commenter finds parents’ behavior creepy and delusional

Respecting boundaries: NTA’s husband should not be replaced

Stand your ground and correct them every time

Mom tries to replace estranged son with son-in-law. Commenter calls it disgusting.

Creepy parents? Cut them off or set them straight. NTA

Commenter explains upbringing and difficulty breaking contact with abusive parents.

Sibling bond shines through in holiday plans

Commenter sympathizes with strange family situation. ‍♂️

Commenter calls out unhealthy behavior, whispers ‘what the f**k’, NTA.

NTA and concern for mother’s mental health

Mother-in-law goes too far in trying to replace estranged son

Son-in-law deals with pressure to replace estranged son

Cutting ties with creepy parents – NTA wins this round

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary.

Commenter points out creepy dynamic in family’s behavior towards husband.

Husband can’t replace estranged son, unhealthy dynamic. NTA

Sibling loyalty prevails against creepy and disrespectful in-laws

Daughter’s mother-in-law tries to replace son with husband. NTA stands up.

Disturbing behavior from parents, NTA for not helping.

Setting boundaries with mentally unhinged parents replacing son with son-in-law

Cutting ties with family? NTA comment suggests drastic action

Sibling’s husband agrees with NTA, awkward family dynamics

Supportive comment, no replies. NTA for the win!

Stand your ground against manipulative parents. Good advice

Set boundaries and seek counseling to handle in-laws

Commenter advises running from strange family situation.

Setting boundaries with unbalanced parents. NTA.

Family therapy needed for controlling parents pushing away children

Cut them off until they apologize to your brother