Imagine being thousands of miles away from your family, going through life’s toughest moments, and yearning for the comfort of your mother. Now, imagine that same mother refusing to visit you, even when you’re on the brink of death. This is the heart-wrenching tale of a woman who moved from South America to the UK, leaving her family behind. After a series of unfortunate events, she finds herself questioning the depth of her mother’s love. Let’s delve into her story…
A New Life Across the Ocean

The First Plea for Comfort

A Mother’s Unexpected Response

A Terrifying Experience

The Second Plea for Comfort

Another Disappointment

The Final Straw

A Painful Decision

Finding Solace in Her Own Family

A Heartfelt Vent

A Sad Realization

A Tough Pill to Swallow

Gratitude and Moving Forward

A Mother’s Love Tested: The Bitter Truth Unveiled
This is a tale of a woman who, despite living thousands of miles away from her family, yearned for their love and support during her darkest hours. However, her pleas fell on deaf ears, leaving her heartbroken and alone. Even the prospect of losing her life wasn’t enough to make her mother visit her. She finally decided to focus on the ones who truly cared about her – her husband and children. This story is a stark reminder of how sometimes, family isn’t defined by blood, but by love and care. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this emotional rollercoaster…
NTA. Clear favoritism. No contact for 15 years. Happy holidays!

Recognizing narcissistic traits in my mom was eye-opening

Building my own support group as a “less than” child

Expats share their experiences and offer support to the OP

“NTA Yes, you chose to move, but this is kind of classic ‘if they want to, they would’ situation, especially considering you’ve offered to pay for her to come see you. I’m sorry you can’t get that comfort you want, and for your recent experience.”

NTA. Cut ties. Talk to friend. Thank her. Go no contact.

Rejected invitations, no reciprocation, time for mom to come on her own dime.

Finding a chosen family can heal the wounds of rejection.

NTA. Cherish your true family, they’re the ones who support you ❤️

NTA. Lack of evidence to support resentment. Condolences to OP.

Finding healing and self-mothering after a disappointing relationship with mom.

Heartwarming tale of a daughter’s love.

Mother prioritized sister’s holiday over daughter’s childbirth

Heartbreaking tale of a mother’s favoritism and financial manipulation.

Heartbreaking tale of a mother’s neglect and a daughter’s resilience

Heartbreaking tale of a daughter’s distant mother, despite tragedy.

OP’s heartbreaking story of finding love and support elsewhere

Heartbreaking disappointment: NTA’s mother’s excuses for missing graduation

Living abroad, family doesn’t visit. NAH. Coping mechanisms differ.

Heartbreaking: Mother’s lack of care even after near-death experience

Heartbreaking tale of a neglected daughter finding happiness without her mom

Heartfelt support and encouragement for a daughter dealing with loss ❤️

Heartbreaking story of a mother prioritizing cleaning over her daughter

INFO: Mother’s absence post-pregnancy, conflicting priorities, and financial betrayal ♀️

Family ties: Whose responsibility is it to maintain them?

INFO: Sister’s proximity to mother affects judgment. YTA or NAH?

Heartbreaking: A daughter’s plea for her mother’s presence during childbirth

Heartbreaking tale of distance and rejection.

Heartbreaking story of a mother’s neglect and a daughter’s pain
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A mother’s absence and a daughter’s justified response. NTA

NTA. Seek support from church elders to fill the maternal void

NTA but could their fear of flying explain their behavior?

Heartbreaking distance: Parents won’t visit despite being nearby

Heartbreaking tale elicits empathy and support from commenter.

Recovering well from a heartbreaking tale. NTA

Heartbreaking tale of a neglected child, NTA

Heartbreaking: Daughter shares her experience with a cold-hearted mother.

Compassionate perspective: Consider your mom’s fear of traveling

NTA, sorry for your trauma. Surround yourself with supportive people

Mom’s emotional boundaries hurt, but sisters are there for her ❤

A heartwarming gesture from a non-mom, filled with love

Cut toxic ties and thrive! Embrace your new and improved life!

Heartbreaking tale of a neglected daughter finding solace in her own family

Heartbreaking tale of a mother’s absence and finding support elsewhere.

Heartbreaking: A mother’s favoritism leaves daughter seeking her own happiness

OP finds support from a friend at church

NTA – Mother’s resentment: move on and focus on yourself!

Heartbreaking struggle for love and acceptance from a distant mother

Cutting toxic family ties ❤️

OP finds support in unexpected places during difficult times.

Heartbreaking story of a daughter’s loss and lack of support ❤️

Entitled daughter expects mother to prioritize her over everything

Heartbreaking: Daughter’s disappointment in mother’s lack of empathy

A heartwarming tale of a mother’s love. ❤️

Heartwarming tale of a loving mother, definitely not the a**hole

Feeling abandoned by in-laws? Share your heartbreaking holiday stories

Heartbreaking tale of a neglected daughter finding solace in love ❤️

Seek support, let karma handle her. Find a trusted friend

Heartbreaking loss and a toxic mother.

Lonely daughter shares her disappointment with absent siblings

Supportive friends and spouse, but family lacks care. NTA

Heartbreaking tale: Daughter cuts out uncaring mother from her life

Heartbreaking: A daughter’s plea for love and closure

Overcoming distance and prioritizing yourself

Heartwarming support for a daughter longing for a mother’s love

A friend from church and her husband care about you ❤️

NTA – Find your true maternal figure

NTA, find support and set boundaries with your mom.

Heartbreaking story of a neglectful mother. Stay strong and seek therapy.

Moving overseas led to family fallout. Regret and consequences.
