Imagine being a mother, watching your child struggle with mental health issues, and feeling helpless because your partner dismisses your concerns. This is the predicament that one 41-year-old woman found herself in. She noticed signs of anxiety, ADHD, and possibly depression in her 14-year-old daughter, Lily. When her husband refused to consider therapy, labeling it as a sign of weakness, she decided to take matters into her own hands. What happened next? Well, let’s just say it didn’t go down too well with the husband…
A Mother’s Concern
Lily’s Self-Diagnosis
A Mother’s Reassurance
Husband’s Refusal
The Secret Therapy Session
Father’s Fury Unleashed!
The Aftermath
A Mother’s Plan B
A Family Torn Apart by Therapy?
In a world where mental health is becoming a growing concern, one mother’s attempt to help her daughter has led to a family feud. Despite noticing signs of anxiety and ADHD in her daughter, Lily, her husband dismissed the idea of therapy, calling it a sign of weakness. Undeterred, the mother secretly arranged for a therapy session, which Lily found helpful. However, when the father found out, he accused the mother of accepting charity and the couple hasn’t spoken since. Amidst the drama, the mother is left questioning her actions, even as she plans to find another therapist for Lily. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
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NTA! Great job being a supportive and strong mother!
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NTA x1000! Your husband’s toxic attitude towards therapy and mental health.
NTA! Taking care of your daughter’s health comes first!
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YTA for enabling abuse against your own children!
NTA. Stand your ground, you did what’s best for your daughter!
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Mom sparks family feud by sharing daughter’s therapy sessions. NTA!
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Secret therapy sessions ignite family feud! NTA for seeking help.
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Therapy saved me, too! NTA for prioritizing your daughter’s well-being!
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