Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a heart-wrenching tale that’s sure to leave you feeling all the feels! Meet our fierce protagonist, a 32-year-old woman who’s been through hell and back. She came to Canada as a wee lass, but a trip back to her homeland turned into a nightmare when her grandma decided to put her and her sister through the unthinkable. Now, years later, our heroine is grappling with the aftermath of this traumatic event and the role her own mother played in it. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into this gripping story!
A Painful Past
A Cultural Norm Turned Nightmare
Grandma’s Shocking Decision
A Harsh Realization in High School
Confronting Mom About the Truth
Fast Forward to Motherhood
Mom’s Shocking Hypocrisy
Mom’s Proud Proclamation
Confronting Mom’s Hypocrisy
Mom’s Tearful Defense
Struggling with Forgiveness
A Mother’s Betrayal: The Unforgivable Act
Well, well, well… this story has more twists and turns than a soap opera! Our brave protagonist endured the unthinkable as a child, only to discover the shocking truth years later. And just when she thought she had come to terms with her past, her mom’s hypocritical proclamation at a family gathering sent her over the edge! I mean, can you blame her for losing it on the drive home? Her mom may be shedding tears now, but where was that empathy when it really mattered? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster!
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Protect your daughters, never let them visit home country.
Empathetic comment applauds private confrontation with impressive insight.
Mother allowed cultural pressure to mutilate her own children
Mom knew it wasn’t normal for 5 years? NTA
Heartbreaking NTA comment and empathy for the poster’s pain.
Mother’s fear of grandmother led to daughter’s mutilation. NTA.
Mother allowed mutilation, but now calls it disgusting. NTA.
Empathetic comment encourages therapy for dealing with FGM trauma.
Mother’s betrayal: Commenter questions lack of apology and responsibility
NTA. The fact that she was proudly exclaiming how happy she is that it isn’t done anymore while having knowingly put you and your sister through it is disgusting and horrendous. Women die. Not. The. A**hole.
Acknowledging cultural pressure doesn’t erase trauma. Validating response.
Strong advice on family boundaries. Protect your kids
NTA. FGM is never okay. Culture cannot justify it.
Forgiveness is hard when trust is broken.
FGM was illegal, she should’ve known better. NTA.
A mother chooses not to circumcise her son despite cultural norms
Important reminder to keep children safe from predators
NTA. Therapy might help you and your mom move forward
Mother prosecuted for daughter’s mutilation, commenter supports prosecution. NTA.
Suing your own mother for mutilating you? NTA, send a message
Equal blame for misogynistic practices. NTA.
Traumatized by cold showers as punishment. NTA.
Mother failed to protect daughters. Confrontation leads to regretful tears.
Protective comment warns against leaving children with negligent mother.
Heartbreaking experience of a person who was mutilated at 10.
Supportive comment offers empathy to victim of childhood trauma.
Mom is a hypocrite for allowing mutilation, cut her off.
Barbaric rituals in developed countries? NTA for not understanding.
Survivor shares heartbreaking story of female genital mutilation (FGM) and mom’s betrayal.
Encouraging message and helpful resource for reconstructive surgery. ❤️
Heartfelt sympathy for OP’s abuse, shocking to learn about FGM
Justifiable anger towards hypocritical mother and warning for others.
Culture does not justify child mutilation. Compassion for OP.
A heartbreaking story of abuse and betrayal by a mother.
Empathetic response suggests accountability and therapy for forgiveness.
Protect your daughters and cut her off. You deserve better.
NTA commenter empathizes with OP’s anger and offers cautionary advice.
Banned practice: Commenter says NTA for crying and wishes ban
Mother refuses to admit her fault, NTA stands firm.
Choosing to mutilate a child’s body is unforgivable. NTA.
Unforgivable act by Mom. NTA for resenting her.
Mother’s cultural excuse for mutilation is unacceptable. NTA.
Daughter rightfully calls out mother for FGM hypocrisy
FGM is a horrifying tradition that should be abolished. NTA.
NTA. FGM is a heinous crime against women’s sexuality. Eff patriarchy!
Heartbreaking comment on the horrors of female genital mutilation.
Unconsented mutilation and betrayal by mother. Definitely NTA.
Forgiveness is about peace, not the other person. NTA ✌
Forgiving a parent for not protecting you. Helpful song suggestion!
Strong NTA sentiment, commenter advises never forgiving or allowing near children.
Expose your mother to protect other children. NTA
Validated NTA’s feelings towards mother for mutilation, warns about future.
NTA. Let children grow up with their natural born bodies
Accountability and regret for mutilation; call for action against it.
Red flag about leaving kids with mom after traumatic experience.
Respect your body and your rights, not your parents’ culture. NTA
Mother’s cultural tradition causes irreversible harm to child. NTA.
Empathetic reply encourages self-preservation and self-forgiveness.
Circumcision without consent is wrong. NTA shows support ❤️
Mom’s tears won’t wash away her responsibility.
Heartbreaking experience. Protect your daughters from this abuse ❤️
Protect your daughters from barbaric extended family
Opposing child marriage and FGM, NTAH comment stands alone.
Harsh comment, but the egg-donor reference is spot-on
Female genital mutilation is child abuse and needs to stop
Mother lied about mutilation, NTA for not forgiving her.
The disturbing reality of a cultural practice
Betrayed by her own mother, never forgive for mutilation
Heartbreaking comment on abuse, no reply yet.
Cutting words! This commenter isn’t holding back
Mother took me to get mutilated knowing it’s illegal in Canada
NTA. Mom knew it was illegal in Canada, should have known better.
Breaking the cycle: Overcoming intergenerational trauma.
Facing the past: NTA. Important to confront parents for past actions.
