Sister Told to Get Over Stillbirth: Heartless or Justified?

Siblings can have their fair share of disagreements, but when does it cross the line? A woman found herself in hot water after telling her sister to get over her stillbirth, which happened a decade ago. The sisters have always had a rocky relationship, and the stillbirth has been a recurring topic in their conversations. The woman, who is infertile, feels that her sister uses the tragedy as an excuse for attention and sympathy. But was it right for her to confront her sister about it? Let’s dive into the story.

The Sisterly Struggle

A Family Begins

A Decade of Grief

Attention-Seeking?

Infertility and Resentment

A Family Dinner

The Anniversary

A Painful Accident

The Excuse

Dinner Conversation

Enough is Enough

Tears and Anger

Sisterly Showdown: Was It Too Far?

A family dinner turns sour when a woman confronts her sister about her decade-old stillbirth. Tired of the constant reminders and feeling resentful due to her own infertility, she tells her sister to be grateful for her five healthy children and to get therapy. The sister breaks down in tears, and the family is left divided. Was the woman justified in her outburst, or did she cross a line? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

10 years of stillbirth mourning overshadowing OP’s infertility. ESH.

Public mourning can be healthy, but sister needs to consider others.

NTA. Sister needs therapy to move forward and stop using stillbirth as an excuse.

ESH. Sister needs therapy, but suggesting it should be done privately.

Commenter expresses concern for surviving children’s well-being.

Sister uses stillbirth as an excuse for everything? NTA for setting boundaries

Tough love for sister’s unhealthy coping mechanism. NTA.

Commenter defends OP and suggests therapy for sister’s behavior.

Commenter suggests therapy for sister blaming stillbirth for everything. ESH.

Comment section is discussing a repost.

Parenting struggles lead to heated exchange.

Parent’s insensitivity towards stillbirth angers commenter. NTA.

Losing a child is a lifelong pain, therapy helps cope

Sister neglects her 5 healthy kids over stillbirth for 10 years. ESH.

Balancing empathy and practicality in dealing with grief. ESH.

Not the a**hole for grieving your stillborn child.

NTA. Commenter believes sister needs therapy, not constant victimhood.

Sister consistently uses stillborn child as an excuse. NTA.

Sibling rivalry gone too far? ESH for lack of empathy.

Commenter suggests sister needs help but criticizes delivery style.

Commenter sympathizes with sister but suggests moving on.

Not the a**hole for grieving a stillbirth.

Commenter believes the sister is not the a**hole.

Counseling for all. Not wanting to hear about stillborn child.

The struggle of moving on from stillbirth – family dynamics.

Sibling rivalry and grief collide in a messy ESH situation

Commenter sympathizes with difficult situation, but no clear judgment given.

Grieving sister needs therapy, but OP shouldn’t have lashed out.

Struggling to empathize with friends who mourn stillbirth.

Navigating grief and moving forward: ESH comment section

Navigating grief and supporting loved ones can be challenging

Both sides have valid points, but delivery could have been better.

Grieving is reasonable, but life moves on. Therapy could help.

Navigating grief and healing is difficult for everyone involved.

Insensitive comment sparks backlash from grieving community

Balancing empathy and boundaries when dealing with grief.

Everyone sucks in this situation. ‍♀️

YTA sister receives support, but OP burned for setting boundaries.

Commenter thinks both parties are at fault for insensitive behavior

Insensitivity on both sides. Grief is personal and complex

Commenter suggests therapy after insensitive remark, ESH.

Insensitive comment sparks debate on stillbirth and therapy. ESH.

Commenter admits to being an a-hole but loves the ESH response

Infertility doesn’t excuse insensitivity. Sister needs therapy

Grieving mother shares her experience and advises against telling someone to “get over” a stillbirth.

Ten years later, is it time for therapy? ESH.

Moving on from a stillbirth? ESH weighs in.

Sibling rivalry and unresolved issues lead to hurtful comments. ESH

ESH. Valid feelings, but expressed in a real shitty way. Sister’s attention-seeking.

Commenter acknowledges insensitivity but suggests a better approach.

Communicate openly and kindly, especially in sensitive situations. ESH.

Grieving periods don’t have an expiration date. ESH, communicate better

Infertility and pregnancy loss: two types of grief compared.

Insensitive comment on stillbirth leads to ESH judgment.

ESH called out for awful behavior ‍♀️

Navigating grief and infertility: a delicate ESH situation

Encouraging NTA comment on healthy grieving and seeking help.

Commenter questions OP’s lack of empathy and suggests therapy.

The impact of a stillbirth on a family’s dynamics