Mom vs. Stepmom: When Living Together Turns Toxic

Imagine having a houseguest who overstays their welcome, makes a mess, and then insults your parenting skills. That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, who’s been hosting her stepmother since March due to COVID-19. She’s been trying to juggle work, parenting, and cleaning up after her stepmom, who has been less than helpful. After trying to have a polite conversation about the situation, things took a turn for the worse. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story and see what happened…

Stepmom’s Extended Stay

Messy Houseguest

The Struggle is Real

No Financial Help

Time for a Chat ️

Waterworks and Accusations

Hurtful Words

Emotional Pain

Heartbreak

Breaking Point ⚠️

New Living Arrangements ️

Feeling Guilty

Stepmom Drama: Kicked Out and Guilty?

Our protagonist has been hosting her stepmother since March, and it’s been a bumpy ride. Balancing work, parenting, and cleaning up after her messy stepmom has been a challenge. After trying to have a polite conversation about the situation, her stepmom accused her of being a terrible mother and said some truly hurtful things. Pushed to her breaking point, our protagonist kicked her stepmom out of the house. Now, she’s receiving angry phone calls from her stepmom and dad, leaving her feeling guilty. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Standing up to toxic stepmom. Good job, NTA!

French commenter supports NTA’s retaliation against toxic stepmom

Stepmom disrespects host and refuses to clean. NTA claps back

Being a good guest is important. NTA for setting boundaries.

Stepmom acts entitled and gets called out for bad behavior

Stepmom taking advantage, commenter says no guilt in leaving.

Living with in-laws can work if everyone helps out

Roommate drama: Ungrateful guest gets kicked out. NTA

Defending against a toxic stepmom with fiery language

NTA!!! OP receives support after dealing with a toxic stepmom.

Stepmom not TA for kicking out entitled friend

Stepmom needs to clean up her act in mom’s house

NTA puts up with stepmom’s BS, advises dad to take responsibility

Stepmom throws tantrum when asked to do minimum. NTA.

Don’t let a toxic living situation bring you down

Don’t feel guilty for kicking out the horrible, insulting guest

Stand up for yourself and your parenting!

Spotting manipulation tactics: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender

Don’t mess with the stepmom who won’t take BS

No love lost between mom and stepmom, terrible houseguest behavior

When stepmom threatens social services, NTA takes necessary action

Supportive comment calls out toxicity and offers virtual hugs

NTA stands up to unreasonable stepmom without success

Supportive comment about standing up to toxic stepmom

Supportive comment defends against toxic stepmom and PPD stigma

Setting boundaries in your own home. NTA

NTA stands up to entitled stepmom and defends her boundaries

Supportive comment on kicking out toxic stepmom. NTA

NTA stands up for herself against entitled stepmom

Support for standing up to toxic stepmom

Breaking free from toxic relationships and moving forward

Nailed it! Commenter is definitely NTA and IQ burns

Stepmom’s entitled behavior sparks NTA comment

Stepmom stands up for herself and gets support

Taking a stand against toxic behavior

Prioritizing mental health is boss ass bitch move

Stepmom not at fault for expecting basic responsibility from adult.

Defending a toxic partner can cause family rifts

NTA kicks out rude and lazy guest. Don’t let her back!

Support for OP and their patience with toxic stepmom.

Setting boundaries with a toxic house guest. NTA wins

NTA and standing up to a toxic stepmom

Stepmom’s cruelty towards mental health – NTA stands up

Stepmom belittled OP’s mental health, mooched off and abused them. NTA

Stepmom’s toxic behavior exposed in brutal comment and replies.

Standing up for yourself in a toxic living situation

Being a bad houseguest is still frowned upon

NTA. Supportive comment with a touch of humor

Stepmom may be manipulating dad; NTA for speaking up

Stand your ground, supermom! ‍♀️ You did the right thing!

Send a bill to dad for hourly house cleaning and cooking

Stepmom’s entitlement and emotional abuse, NTA for standing up.

Stepmom called out for manipulative and cruel behavior.

Stepmom makes threatening comments, document and tell your dad! ⚠️

NTA stood up to stepmom’s childish behavior and dad’s ignorance