A young woman’s life has been a rollercoaster of emotions and upheaval due to her mother’s ever-changing love life. From being raised by a nanny to being abandoned for her mother’s new partners, she has faced heartache and neglect. Now 22 and in grad school, she struggles with abandonment issues and seeks therapy to heal. But when she asks her mother for financial help to cover the therapy costs, things take a dramatic turn.
Mom’s New Love and a Nanny
Neglected for Love
Bonding with Stepdad1
Another Heartbreak
Enter Stepdad2
A Tense Relationship
The Theatre Show Incident
Stepdad2’s Anger
Sent to Grandma’s
Living Alone at 15
Mom’s New Life
Therapy and Abandonment Issues
Asking Mom for Therapy Money
Mom’s Disbelief in Therapy
Confronting Mom
Mom’s Reaction
A Lifetime of Heartache and Healing
This young woman’s life has been filled with heartache and neglect due to her mother’s choices in love. Now 22, she’s in therapy to address her abandonment issues. But when she asks her mother for financial help to cover the therapy costs, tensions rise and harsh words are exchanged. With their relationship now strained, she’s left questioning if she was too harsh and if she should try to mend the broken bond. Share your thoughts and reactions below.
NTA. OP’s mother abandoned her at 15 for some man. It’s a harsh truth, but necessary.
Acknowledging the pain caused by a parent’s actions
Support for those with bad mothers, therapy is the way
Survivor speaks out against abusive mother, receives support.
Mother prioritized partners over child, rejects therapy, and financially stable.
Speaking truth doesn’t make you an a**hole
Heartbreaking abandonment at 15, NTA for feeling hurt
NTA. OP stands up to emotionally neglectful mother with support.
A shocking story of abandonment that could land you on Dr. Phil
A shocking story of maternal abandonment. NTA commenters agree.
Reconnecting with estranged father after a nasty divorce.
Cutting financial ties with a toxic parent
Putting your children first should always be a priority
Taking ownership of your well-being is key ESH
Financial support vs emotional neglect. Plan ahead before confronting.
Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary
Abusive parents and therapy: a denial of responsibility
Commenter relates to abandonment issues, supports OP’s actions.
Don’t let her have the upper hand. Stay independent
NTA – Mother’s self-absorbed abandonment of child is disgusting
Encouraging NTA to seek therapy with mother
Not the a**hole? Tell us more!
Encouraging response to a difficult family situation.
A heartbreaking tale of maternal abandonment and emotional trauma.
A clear-cut case of NTA, but what’s the backstory?
Breaking free from a toxic mother-daughter relationship.
Prioritize your mental health before confronting your mother
Neglected by mother, but not by Reddit. NTA
Cutting ties with toxic family members is tough but necessary
Independence at 22: Should parents still pay for expenses?
Abandoned by her mother, commenter stands up for herself
NTA stands up for therapy and calls out stigma
Choosing someone else over your own child? Not cool, mom
Take control of your life, become financially independent. NTA
Reconnecting with an absent parent can be hard but rewarding
Don’t rely on her financial support, focus on your wellbeing
Daughter stands up to mother’s abandonment, gets support.
Mother’s neglectful behavior towards her child. NTA.
Unanimous agreement: Not the a**hole in this situation
Facing the truth: Confronting a mother’s abandonment
Setting boundaries with toxic parents can lead to healing
Honesty hurts, but it’s necessary for growth and healing
No doubt about it, NTA
Heartbreaking story of maternal abandonment. Supportive commenters offer comfort. NTA
Unapologetic truth-teller receives support from comment section
Unapologetic response to mother’s abandonment
Mother abandons child, leaves them to fend for themselves.
A blunt verdict.
Supportive commenters empathize with OP’s difficult situation.
Breaking free from a toxic mother and taking charge of healing ❤
Calling out neglectful parenting
Standing up to a neglectful mother. Good for you!
Mother’s love or lack thereof: A heartbreaking story
Empathetic response to OP’s heartbreaking story of maternal abandonment
Abandoned by mom for strangers after a week?
Toxic mother-child relationship. NTA for speaking the truth
Cutting ties for closure: NTA’s cathartic suggestion
Therapy leads to a shocking realization. NTA.
NTA commenter calls out horrible mother
Healing from a mother’s betrayal. Unsugarcoated truth. NTA
Brutal honesty prevails. NTA comment takes no prisoners
Supportive comment recommends therapy for mother’s abandonment issues.
Cutting ties with a toxic mother
Honesty is key! NTA for telling the truth
Confronting the truth: NTA’s distant future with mother
OP’s mother neglected and abandoned them as a child. NTA.
NTA! Support and therapy can help heal the damage caused.
Agreement received! NTA for standing up for yourself.
Facing the truth can be painful but necessary
NTA stands up to neglectful mother.
Honesty is the best policy, even with family
Spot on! Don’t fall for the tears, it’s manipulation
Last Updated on April 26, 2023 by Diply Social Team