Hey there, Facebook fam! We’ve got a story for you that’s sure to tug at your heartstrings. It’s about a woman who’s been struggling with type 1 diabetes since she was 12, and how her mom’s constant nagging about her diet led to an eating disorder. Now that she’s pregnant, she’s trying to mend fences with her mom, but things aren’t going as smoothly as she’d hoped. Grab some tissues and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we dive into this tale of family drama, tough love, and the quest for understanding.
Diagnosed at 12

Sugar Struggles

Mom and Doc’s Blame Game

Food Fights ️

Mom’s Lectures ️

Hospitalized at 18

Years of Struggle ⏳

Terrified of Messing Up

Pregnancy and Mending

Trying to Make Peace ✌️

Baby Shopping and Lunch ️

Mom’s Mealtime Critiques

Snapping Point

Tears and Family Calls

Apology Demands

Mom’s Lectures Lead to Eating Disorder?
Our brave protagonist has been battling type 1 diabetes since she was 12, and her mom’s constant lectures about her diet only made things worse. After moving out at 18, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with an eating disorder. It took years, but she finally got her insulin and food issues under control. Now that she’s pregnant, she’s trying to make peace with her mom, but a recent lunch outing brought back all the old tension. ️ When her mom criticized her meal choices, our heroine snapped and accused her mom of causing her eating disorder. She’s now being bombarded by family members demanding an apology. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Mom’s control issues caused eating disorder, NTA for confronting her

Trust yourself, not your mom. Put your foot down!

Setting boundaries with family during pregnancy

NTA. Confronting mom’s past eating disorder. Go low contact now

NTA commenter explains the dangers of shaming type 1 diabetics

Heartfelt support for pregnant woman with eating disorder history ❤️

Supportive diabetic commenter validates OP’s decision to confront mother. ❤

Supportive comment encourages OP to prioritize her and her baby’s well-being.

Supportive comment for a mom with Type 1 diabetes

Protecting yourself and your baby comes first

Supportive comment encourages protecting oneself and unborn child.

Eating disorder past confronts mom. NTA for avoiding her.

Mother’s toxic behavior towards food caused long-lasting harm. NTA.

NTA. Confronting your abuser is important for healing. Set boundaries

Supportive reply shuts down judgemental comment.

Standing up for yourself: NTA in eating disorder confrontation

Parent of diabetic teen empathizes with pregnant woman’s struggle

Confronting the consequences of a mother’s good intentions

Setting boundaries with mom, NTA
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Mom’s controlling behavior exposed by NTA comment

Mom’s insensitive behavior towards daughter’s ED. NTA stands up.

Taking a stand against toxic control

Breaking the cycle of abuse is more important than family ties

Confronting the past: NTA for standing up to toxic behavior

Take control of your life, set boundaries, and clap back! NTA

Supportive comment, congratulates and encourages mother-to-be

Reconnecting with Mom after life-threatening experience – NTA.

Overcoming diabetes shaming and finding a supportive healthcare provider.

Mom’s past should not affect pregnant daughter’s eating choices

Stand up for yourself and your health!

Pregnant woman stands up to overbearing mom. NTA

Empowering response to mom’s harmful past behavior.

Childhood trauma and unhealthy relationship with food due to controlling mom

Supportive message for T1D and eating disorder struggles

Confrontation with past trauma, NTA suggests going no contact

Confronting mom’s eating disorder past. NTA takes charge.

Stand up for yourself and your choices, don’t let anyone guilt trip you.

Stand up for yourself and your baby! NTA

Supportive comment about eating disorder and diabetes recovery

Family interference in arguments is annoying. NTA for confronting.
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Mom’s behavior towards child’s eating disorder diagnosis criticised. NTA.

Support for confronting mother’s harmful actions.
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Confronting harmful behavior of the past, NTA with explanation

Encouraging reply to OP taking control of her eating habits

Stand up for yourself and your health!

Taking control of her own health and pregnancy
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Supportive comment for pregnant woman dealing with eating disorder and overbearing mom ❤️

Empathetic reply to mom’s eating disorder past.

Supportive comment acknowledges OP’s struggle with ED and defends her, calling out the mother’s past actions.

Confronting a mom with an eating disorder past: NTA

Pregnant woman stands up to family’s unhealthy eating suggestions

Pregnant woman defends herself against unwanted dietary advice

How to address a parent’s harmful comments on dietary choices

Empathetic response to woman confronting mom about eating disorder past

Standing up to controlling mother with type 1 diabetes ✊

Confronting mom’s eating disorder past adds stress to pregnancy. NTA.

Personal experience with diabetes and eating disorders. Helpful advice given.

Take control and demand the apology you deserve!

Protecting yourself and your baby comes first.

Nutritionist referral should have been made. NTA

Supportive comment for diabetic pregnant woman prioritizing her health

Stand up for yourself and your baby’s health

Don’t let anyone bully you about what you eat. NTA

Empathetic comment supports pregnant woman, calls out controlling behavior. NTA

Supportive diabetic community wishes well on pregnancy ❤

NAH. Communication is key for healing and understanding
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