Imagine growing up with a mother who’s obsessed with weight and constantly makes comments about your body. For one woman, this was her reality, and it didn’t stop when she became an adult. Now a mother herself, she’s determined to protect her own children from her mom’s toxic fixation. But when she finally confronts her mom, the drama unfolds and things take an unexpected turn. Let’s dive into the story that has everyone talking.
Mom’s Weight Obsession Begins
A Childhood Memory
Teenage Struggles
Feeling Inadequate
Husband’s Support
Mom’s Insensitive Comment
Shrugging It Off
Protecting Her Daughter
Mom’s Comment Crosses the Line
Confronting Mom
Sharing Her Struggles
Mom’s Response
Questioning Herself
Grateful for Support
Unexpected Visit
The Aftermath: Where Do They Go from Here?
After confronting her mom about her weight fixation, the daughter receives no response. However, her mom unexpectedly shows up at her house with Easter gifts. The daughter remains cautious, not feeling emotionally strong enough to force a conversation. She and her husband agree to not leave their kids alone with her mom, and to shut down any weight talk. While some may suggest going no contact, the daughter wants to keep the door open for amends. The future of their relationship remains uncertain, but she’s grateful for the support she’s received.
Protective mom shuts down grandma’s weight obsession
NTA stands up to grandmother’s weight torment, finds success
Commenter offers support and suggests researching narcissistic parents.
Supportive comment defends OP’s parenting against mom’s body issues
Commenter advises cutting off toxic family member for insulting children
Commenter is supportive of OP’s actions with a hint of sarcasm
Calling out the authenticity of the story
Protect your girls from your mom’s damaging behavior
Thin-obsessed mom gets called out by NTA commenter
NTA. The point of stopping weight comments flew over her head
Standing up to weight-shaming mom leads to family drama
Commenter defends OP and condemns mom’s behavior as abusive
Commenter sympathizes with NTA and shares personal experience.
Protecting kids from toxic grandma’s weight obsession. #NTA
Protect your kids from body shaming. Comments stick with them
Commenter calls out toxic behavior of family member. NTA.
NTA overcomes trauma and sets a great example for kids
Grandma’s weight obsession caused family drama. Commenter is NTA.
Agreeing with the judgement in a humorous way
Protect your daughters from toxic grandma. Break the cycle
Thin mom’s weight obsession causes family drama. NTA’s advice.
Calling out a r**e and unkind behavior. NTA
Body shaming can be deadly. Let’s promote self-love instead.
Standing up to toxic family members sets a good example
Commenter defends OP’s weight, tells off body-shaming mom
NTA mom’s weight obsession causes family drama, but kids are healthy
Mom’s weight obsession causes family drama. NTA stands up.
Empathetic comment supports standing up to toxic behavior
Protecting children from body shaming grandma. NTA
Commenter is not the a**hole, drama ensues ♀️
Sibling solidarity against narcissistic weight-obsessed mother.
Defending loved ones from body shaming
Protecting kids from toxic body image pressure. NTA
Standing up against toxic diet culture. #NTA
Cutting toxic family ties: NTA comment sparks support
Protecting your child’s mental health is crucial
Teaching kids healthy body image: NTA mom’s approach wins
Body positivity wins! Mom shuts down weight criticism.
Mother’s weight obsession affects daughter’s body image and son’s self-esteem
Supportive comment receives empathy from others
Protecting kids from weight shaming: NTA sets strict boundaries
Defending children from weight-shaming: NTA, mom handled it well.
Protect your children from body shaming. NTA wins!
Protecting daughter from weight obsession: NTA comment wins
Cutting toxic family members for your mental health is okay
Protecting kids’ body image: NTA stands up against weight obsession
Protecting children from toxic body shaming. NTA
NTA suggests talking to mom about eating disorder, prioritize kids.
When skinny privilege meets insensitivity
Empathetic reply to mom’s weight obsession, encourages self-love
Protecting her children from body shaming, a mother is NTA
Repetitive jokes are not funny, NTA comment agrees
Survivor of eating disorder defends NTA mom’s weight obsession
Protective mom stands up against toxic grandmother’s weight obsession
Standing up to weight-shaming mom with a sassy comeback
Setting boundaries with a fat-shaming mother. NTA
Stand up to your mom’s weight obsession. Protect your kids. NTA
Protecting daughters from toxic weight obsession. NTA wins
Setting boundaries with family over weight obsession, NTA wins.
Protecting her children from weight obsession trauma.
Commenter deemed ‘not the a**hole’ in weight obsession drama
Supportive comment defends mom’s healthy choices for her kids
Commenter is not the a**hole, drama ensues
Family’s weight obsession leads to generations of disordered eating
Supportive comment: NTA. Glad you stood up for yourself and kids
Body shaming has lasting effects on children. NTA stands up.
Commenter calls out mom’s victim mentality
Setting boundaries with weight-obsessed mom. NTA wins.
Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation
Mom’s weight obsession is emotional abuse and could harm daughters
Don’t shame kids for their weight! NTA comment wins
Protecting her daughters from toxic body image: NTA
Protecting your children from weight shaming. NTA
Supportive comment calls out toxic behavior and offers advice.
Protecting daughters from weight obsession, lovingly confronting mom. NTA
Mom’s weight obsession causing family drama and body shaming
Body-shaming is never funny. NTA for calling it out.
Protecting daughters from weight obsession: Mom’s behavior is unacceptable
Empowering NTA comment applauds standing up against weight obsession
Reaching out is crucial! Don’t be a terrible mom
Commenter praises OP for standing up to narcissistic mother
Empowering comment on toxic mother-daughter relationship
Setting healthy boundaries is important. NTA wins the day
Last Updated on June 4, 2023 by Diply Social Team