Imagine raising your niece as your own child, only to have your family accuse you of disrespecting your late sister’s memory. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who, along with her wife, has been raising her niece, Hannah, since she was less than a year old. Hannah’s biological mother, the woman’s older sister, was an addict who disappeared and later passed away. Now, at 14 years old, Hannah has started calling her aunt and her wife ‘mom’ in front of her friends. But when the family found out, all hell broke loose at their Christmas gathering.
A New Life for Hannah

The Tragic Backstory

Stepping Up to the Plate ⚾

The Only Moms She’s Known

Embracing the Title

A Heartwarming Moment

Christmas Drama Unfolds

Family’s Harsh Reaction

A Painful Secret

A Mother’s Love vs. Family’s Wrath
After raising her niece as her own child, this woman never expected her family to react so harshly when they discovered Hannah calling her ‘mom’. At their Christmas gathering, the family went as far as accusing her of disrespecting her late sister’s memory and trying to replace her. Now, she’s left questioning whether she’s in the wrong for allowing Hannah to call her and her wife ‘mom’. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged situation…
“NTA You and your wife are Hannah’s mothers. “

NTA: Being a mother is about love and effort, not biology

NTA Hannah sees you as a mother figure , explain it together!

NTA. Hannah’s choice. Family needs to step off.

NTA! You’ve done a great job raising her!

Heartwarming: Aunt raises niece, earns the title ‘Mom’

NTA Hannah’s choice, her security matters more than relatives’ ego.

NTA. Your daughter’s wishes matter. Family should respect that.

NTA, it’s easier for Hannah to call you ‘Mom’ to avoid explaining her situation repeatedly

NTA. Adopted moms deserve the title, not the judgmental family.

NTA. You stepped up and raised her. She’s free to call you mom

NTA, being a mom is about being there for her

NTA. You are her mother. Relationship bond trumps biology.
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You’re a**hole-free, Hannah’s lucky to have you as ‘Mom’!

NTA! Creating a safe and loving environment for your niece

NTA. Hannah’s actions spark a family feud over family dynamics.

NTA. Encourage niece to call you mom

NTA, let’s have an open discussion about this

Niece calls aunt ‘mom’ and family erupts

Niece stands up to disrespectful mother. You go, girl!

NTA, have a conversation with Hannah about her nickname

NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with your family!

NTA: Finding love and family in unexpected places

NTA: Hannah sees you as her mother, that’s what matters

NTA, you’re her moms, but clarity is important for her.
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Misplaced guilt causing family eruption, NTA

NTA. You *are* Hannah’s mothers , don’t let anyone tell you different.
