New Mom Kicks Out Mother-In-Law: Was It Justified?

Imagine being a new mom, excited about your baby, and your mother-in-law drops a bombshell comparison between you and your husband’s late wife. That’s exactly what happened to this 26-year-old woman, who married her 38-year-old husband after three years of dating. Their relationship has always been complex, as her husband was previously married to Ava, the ‘girl of his dreams,’ who tragically passed away six years ago. The mother-in-law’s constant comparisons and remarks finally pushed the new mom to her breaking point.

The Late Wife’s Shadow

A Painful Comparison

Mother-in-Law’s Adoration

The ‘Other’ Wedding

A Punch to the Face

Pregnancy Brings Hope

A Chance to Bond?

The Final Straw

Enough is Enough

Husband’s Reaction

Mixed Opinions

Crossing the Line

Family Disagreement

Was Kicking Out the Mother-In-Law Too Harsh?

After the mother-in-law’s insensitive comment about how the baby would’ve looked if the late wife were the mother, the new mom reached her breaking point and kicked her out. The husband and father-in-law think it was too harsh, but the new mom feels it was the last straw. With emotions running high and relationships strained, we’ve gathered the top responses from the internet to weigh in on this delicate situation.

New mom receives support after kicking out disrespectful MIL. NTA

Commenters agree: husband’s behavior and family’s treatment is unacceptable.

Supportive comment and reply suggest therapy and online resources.

Comparisons with deceased spouse are hurtful. NTA.

New mom receives support for kicking out mother-in-law.

NTA for setting boundaries with MIL grieving over deceased wife.

In-laws compare her to deceased wife, NTA for kicking out.

New mom gets support after kicking out insensitive mother-in-law

Resentment towards deceased mother-in-law sparks family feud.

New mom stands up to manipulative MIL. NTA

New mom kicks out mother-in-law and commenters agree she’s NTA

NTA. Setting boundaries with husband about late wife’s memory.

New mom sets boundaries with in-laws, suggests therapy. NTA

New mom receives support after kicking out insensitive MIL.

Mother-in-law insults newborn, commenter advises leaving abusive boyfriend and family.

Engaging comment and replies about Mrs. Danvers in Rebecca

Supportive reply encourages standing up for oneself and partner.

New mom kicks out mother-in-law for inappropriate comment

Commenter and reply agree on NTA verdict and suggest therapy.

NTA and gaslighting? Drama alert!

New mom not the a**hole for kicking out mother-in-law

New mom not the a**hole, but why?

New mom stands up to MIL’s constant comparisons to Ava

Supportive comment suggests ongoing family drama for new mom.

Newlywed’s late wife causing tension with mother-in-law. ‍♀️

Sassy reply to mother-in-law drama earns NTA judgement

Supportive comment encourages therapy and congratulates new mom

Second wife sympathizes with OP’s MIL troubles. NTA.

Navigating the shadow of a deceased spouse is tough.

New mom stands up to in-laws’ comparisons, kicks out MIL. NTA

New mom stands up for herself against Ava comparisons. NTA

New mom receives support and validation after mother-in-law’s hurtful behavior

Ava would approve: New mom kicks out MIL. NTA.

Commenter supports OP and calls out dysfunctional family dynamics

Moving on from tragedy: NTA for setting boundaries

Setting boundaries with in-laws for the well-being of the child.

Husband needs to step up. MIL misses “Ava” more? Congrats!

New mom kicks out mother-in-law, Reddit supports decision

Empowering NTA comment suggests therapy for self-worth and relationship.

New mom receives support after kicking out disrespectful MIL.

New mom deals with MIL’s comparisons to deceased wife. NTA

Husband needs to shut down his disrespectful mother, NTA

New mom stands up to MIL’s inappropriate comment after giving birth

New mom receives support after kicking out insensitive mother-in-law

Setting boundaries with in-laws over child. NTA.

Woman defends new mom’s decision to kick out mother-in-law

NTA, but cutting ties with mother-in-law is tough

Spouse’s priorities after loss debated. Therapy recommended for resolution.

Comparing MIL to FIL’s dead ex-girlfriend is unfair and hurtful. NTA.

New mom receives support for setting boundaries with in-laws

New mom threatens to leave ungrateful family. NTA

Commenter defends the new mom’s actions, condemns MIL’s comment

New mom not the a**hole, but why?

Supportive comment suggests counseling for husband’s lack of understanding.

Set boundaries with mother-in-law. NTA wins the day

Husband’s mom brought ghost to delivery room; NTA for kicking out

Compassionate advice to deal with a difficult mother-in-law

Commenter defends OP with a witty Rebecca reference

Supportive comment urges new mom to set boundaries with in-laws.

Harsh comment. Offers tough love and a warning.

New mom stands up to MIL’s erasure, husband needs spine

Supportive comment defends new mom’s right to kick out MIL

Comment removed due to violation of subreddit rules.

NTA, but everyone needs therapy. Stop living in the past.