Picture this: you’re nine months pregnant, your mother has just suffered two strokes, and you’re trying to juggle work and hospital visits. As if that’s not enough, you now have to deal with a rebellious stepson who won’t do his homework and a partner who’s more concerned about his video game saves than parenting. Sounds like a recipe for a meltdown, right? Well, one woman found herself in this exact situation and her response has sparked a heated debate. Let’s dive into her story.
The Gaming Obsession
Hospital Drama
A Hasty Exit ⏱️
The Fallout
Insensitive Timing
A Stern Response ️
Not My Problem ♀️
A Clarification
No MRIs Allowed
When Life Throws You Lemons, and Then Some Video Games
In the midst of a high-stress situation, our heroine found herself juggling the roles of a soon-to-be mom, a caring daughter, and a stern stepmother. When her stepson decided homework was less important than video games, she stepped in, only to be criticized by her partner for unplugging his precious PlayStation. Amidst all this, she was also dealing with her mother’s health crisis. Her response to this chaotic situation has sparked a debate. Was she right to prioritize her mother’s health and her own sanity over video games, or was she being too harsh? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this… ️
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“NTA – Plan better dude. What was his plan if there was a power failure? “
NTA. Your husband’s priorities are completely out of whack.
NTA. Boyfriend’s excuse for lost save files is suspicious
You handled it well. Your husband needs to step up.
“They don’t know how devices work! Unplugging ≠ losing saves!”
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Supportive comment and advice for stressed pregnant woman dealing with husband
Partner prioritizes video games over pregnant woman’s medical distress. NTA.
Explaining why MRI is not an option for her back
NTA for taking PS5 from stepson while dealing with stress
Comment suggests OP is in an abusive relationship, recommends helpful book.
NTA: Concerns about adult video game obsession. Prioritize family support.
NTA: Stressful relationship with a manipulative boyfriend. Reconsider this!
Supportive comment, wishing luck to the pregnant woman.
NTA. Clever punishment idea for gamer son. Let him “parent”.
NTA, father’s actions questioned.
Not the a**hole, but why a video game policewoman?
NTA gamer: Auto-save or lose, no sympathy for careless boyfriend.
NTA but he’s definitely an a**.
PS5 owner shuts down criticism of video game policewoman.
NTA: Worried about lazy 16 yo gaming all day?
Defending against video game policewoman? You’re not the a**hole.
Partner’s absence at hospital: NTA. Support > video games.
Commenter calls out boyfriend’s behavior, receives support from others
“NTA You have more important stuff to worry about than if his savegames are save. And he actually should first worry about you, that his child do homework and and and – and not have his first thought ‘oh no, my savegames’.
BTW, If the metal is from a operation, it is 99,99% non-magnetic and would be save in a MRI. I also have a screw in my back and already did so many MRIs in this region that i lost count.”
NTA, overwhelmed pregnant woman learns to pick her battles.
Avoiding gamers to dodge relationship stress.
NTA. Friend needs to grow up and take parenting course.
