Mother Blames Daughter’s Clothing for Creepy Boss Stare

Imagine being on the phone with your mom, sharing an uncomfortable encounter with a creepy boss, and instead of getting support, she blames your clothing choice! That’s exactly what happened to a 26-year-old woman who was left dumbfounded by her mom’s response. The young woman was telling her mom about her boss’s inappropriate behavior at work, and her mom’s reaction was anything but supportive.

Creepy Boss Encounter

Mom’s Unexpected Response

“Get off Your Soapbox”

Mom Thinks Daughter Needs Therapy

Overwhelming Support

Mom’s Troubled Past

Mom’s Fixation on Daughter’s Clothing

A Complicated Relationship

Setting Boundaries

Taking Action at Work

Not Ready to Escalate

Never Alone Again

Daughter Stunned by Mom’s Reaction

In a shocking turn of events, a young woman found herself at odds with her mom after sharing her creepy boss’s inappropriate behavior. Instead of support, her mom blamed her clothing choice, even though she was wearing a sweatshirt at the time. The daughter, understandably upset, received an outpouring of support from the internet. While her relationship with her mom remains complicated, she’s grateful for the love and understanding she’s received. As for the creepy boss, she’s taken steps to ensure they’ll never be alone together again. ‍♀️

NTA. Mom’s victim-blaming is unacceptable and not generational.

Victim blaming 101… NTA for calling out misogyny.

Clothing isn’t the problem, predatory men are. NTA

Supportive reply shuts down victim blaming with fiery humor

Commenter defends daughter and criticizes mother’s reaction.

Clothing blame game debunked. NTA wins with logic.

Clothing doesn’t cause assault. Victim blaming is never okay

Commenter defends NTA and calls out bad behavior.

NTA comment and replies share experiences of workplace harassment.

Boss’s behavior was predatory, clothing doesn’t justify harassment. #NTA

Mother blames daughter’s clothing for harassment, not supportive when confronted. NTA

Powerful survivor story with supportive comment thread

Confused reply to unclear situation

Daughter stands up to creepy boss, mom blames her clothes

Dress how you want, anyone who reacts inappropriately has a problem

Harassment is never the victim’s fault. NTA

Mother blames daughter’s clothes for harassment #NotTheAsshole

Empathy is key. Setting boundaries may be necessary.

Empathetic reply to victim of workplace harassment

Empowering response to victim blaming.

Clothing doesn’t cause rape, NTA for standing up against victim-blaming

60-year-old commenter supports OP and calls out victim-blaming mom

Commenter thinks mother is not the a**hole

Daughter claps back at mom for blaming her clothes

Empathetic response to victim blaming with relatable experience

Agreement and shock at the situation.

NTA reports creepy boss, mom blames clothing. Partner’s parents shamed clothes.

Don’t let victim-blaming bring you down. Seek support

Empowering response to NTA judgement with a touch of humor

Commenter defends daughter against victim-blaming, adds humor

Victim-blaming is never okay, even if it’s your own mother

Empathetic reply to mother-daughter tension.

Supportive comment and exhibit link validate victim’s experience.

Daughter gets support for creepy boss incident.

Supportive comment suggests therapy and reflection on relationship with mother.

Body shaming from mom and creepy boss is unacceptable. NTA.

NTA warns to be cautious of creepy boss

Mom-shaming solidarity, Pinot included

NTA commenter calls out victim-blaming mom with sass

Commenter shares powerful anecdote about victim blaming and age.

Commenter sympathizes with victim of narcissistic mother.

Standing up against rape culture and victim blaming

NTA. Commenter empathizes with daughter, criticizes mother’s victim-blaming.

Boomer reminisces about mini skirts, calls out pearl-clutching.

Supportive boomer encourages standing up to creepy boss

NTA, creeps need to keep their eyes to themselves

Supportive NTA comment recommends reporting creepy boss incident to HR

NTA. Commenter defends OP against victim blaming and slut shaming

Supportive comment encourages reporting boss’s inappropriate behavior to HR

Commenter supports OP and condemns rape culture in workplace

Agreeing with NTA comment on inappropriate behavior at work

Slut-shaming and gaslighting? Time to Marie Kondo that friendship

Defending against victim-blaming. NTA wins support

60-year-old woman supports girl blamed for boss’s creepy stare

Clothing doesn’t matter, creeps will be creeps

Protective mom defends daughter from creepy boss

Gaslighting accusation leads to no-contact advice. NTA.

Supportive comment encourages victim to report creepy boss behavior

Ageism won’t excuse creepy behavior. NTA for calling it out.

Standing up for yourself? Therapy needed? Victim-blaming?

Daughter not at fault for creepy boss stare. Educate on consent.

Commenter believes mother is not the a**hole for blaming boss

Sweatshirts are kinda sexy… kidding! NTA, mom needs update

Supportive reply to NTA comment with a touch of humor

Mom’s misogyny and victim blaming is not okay