Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! Imagine going through the heartbreak of a miscarriage, only to have your own mother make it all about her feelings. Our protagonist, let’s call her “Miscarriage Mama,” is dealing with some serious boundary-stomping from her anxiety-ridden mom. ♀️ Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, family drama, and the age-old battle between introverts and extroverts!
Heartbreaking News at 8 Week Ultrasound

First Try at Pregnancy, Knowing Miscarriages are Common

Feeling Smothered by Mom’s Constant Check-Ins

Breaking the News to Mom

Texting Mom on Sunday Morning

Explaining My Need for Alone Time to Process

Mom Claims I Should Have Warned Her

Introverted vs. Extroverted Personalities Clash

Family Agrees Mom Takes Things to Extremes

Questioning If I Should’ve Been Mom’s Shoulder to Cry On

Edit: Overwhelmed by Support and Advice

Navigating Emotions When Feeling Responsible for Someone Else’s

Sending Mom the Ring Theory of Grief Link

Miscarriage Mama vs. Boundary-Stomping Mom: Who’s the A-hole?
Miscarriage Mama is reeling from the devastating news of her pregnancy loss, trying to process her emotions and grieve with her husband. But her mom just can’t seem to give her the space she needs, constantly checking in and making the situation about her own feelings. Miscarriage Mama finally puts her foot down, explaining that she needs alone time to cope with the trauma that happened to her, not her mom. But Boundary-Stomping Mom isn’t having it, accusing her daughter of being cruel and ignoring her. Family members agree that mom takes things to extremes, but Miscarriage Mama is left wondering if she should’ve been her mom’s shoulder to cry on. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster of a situation!
Demanding comfort after trauma is not okay. #NTA

Ring theory of grief: NTA needs space and info diet.

Pregnant commenter offers support and suggests setting boundaries with mom

Set boundaries with your mother for your own well-being.

Mom smothering daughter after miscarriage, NTA for needing space

Valuable lesson learned: Keep pregnancy news until after first trimester

Mother smothers daughter after miscarriage, commenter advises ring theory support.

Mother’s actions after miscarriage deemed insensitive by commenter.

Respectful NTA comment offers support and understanding for the situation

Support-in, dump-out: NTA for setting boundaries after miscarriage

Demanding warning before miscarriage? NTA, take care OP

Mother’s lack of empathy during daughter’s miscarriage – NTA
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Mother’s selfishness after miscarriage leads to daughter’s emotional distress. NTA

NTA. Miscarrying is hard enough, needing space is understandable
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Set boundaries with mom after miscarriage. NTA

Mother lacks compassion after daughter’s miscarriage. NTA.

Ring theory of grief: NTA needs support, not her mom

Mother’s inappropriate behavior after miscarriage – NTA needs space

Sharing pregnancy news is a personal choice, NTA for wanting privacy

Self-centered mom needs boundaries to respect daughter’s healing space.

NTA. Emotional manipulation. You deserve to vent and heal.

Protect your privacy from overbearing mother

Ring theory: a helpful way to understand grief and support

Consistent boundaries and consequences are key, NTA.

Supportive comment reminds OP to prioritize her own healing

Take time to grieve and set boundaries with overbearing mom

Supportive comment offers advice on setting boundaries with mother after miscarriage

Protect your peace and privacy during pregnancy

Protecting pregnancy boundaries from invasive mother. NTA wins

Miscarriage is a different type of grief. Give yourself space. NTA.

The pain of miscarriage and the importance of privacy

NTA. Keep healthy boundaries. It’s your time of need
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Mother’s strong feelings don’t justify her cruel behavior. NTA

Grieving woman asserts her rights; NTA (Not The A-hole)

Grieving after a miscarriage is hard, mom needs to respect you

It’s not your job to manage her emotions . Take care of yourself first.

Suggesting counseling for mom’s grief, not being her ‘dumping ground’.

Supportive comment offers solidarity after devastating miscarriage

You’re not the a-hole. Your mom should lean on others

Setting boundaries with a grieving mother – NTA

Setting boundaries with overbearing mother after miscarriage. NTA

Sharing grief can be overwhelming. NTA for setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries with overbearing parents is essential for self-care
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Set boundaries with your smothering mother for your mental health

Support and advice for dealing with a narcissistic mother
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Mother’s entitlement is not your responsibility. NTA

Mom needs to learn ring theory of grief – NTA

Mom making your life about her? NTA, she’s an attention vampire

Respectful validation of grief and boundaries with empathetic reply.

NTA, but prioritize self-care and set healthy boundaries with narcissistic mom.

Advice given to woman after miscarriage causes added stress. NTA.

Respectful OP demands space to heal after miscarriage. NTA

Woman receives support after traumatic experience with mother.
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Woman asserts boundaries after miscarriage, NTA for prioritizing herself.

Deserve space to heal after miscarriage, NTA for setting boundaries

Supportive comment offers advice on setting boundaries with overbearing mother.

Loss is a spectrum of emotions. NTA for needing space

Comfort pyramid: it’s okay to reach down, not up

Friend demands space after mom smothers her post-miscarriage

Setting boundaries after miscarriage. NTA. It’s a tough ride

A helpful method for dealing with pain and grief
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Setting boundaries after a miscarriage. NTA
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Training yourself to care less about mom’s opinions is NTA
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Putting your needs first is not selfish.

Setting boundaries with a narcissistic mother after miscarriage. NTA

Demanding space to heal after trauma is not selfish.

Demanding space to heal after miscarriage. NTA

Set healthy boundaries, prioritize own healing over toxic relationships. NTA

Processing a miscarriage is hard. NTA for needing space.

Supportive comment thread with shared experiences and humor

Enforcing boundaries is crucial. NTA for needing space.

Redditor offers support and resources to woman dealing with mother’s BPD

Sharing miscarriage news can be difficult. NTA for needing space.

Supportive comment suggests reading the Ring Theory for comfort

Advice on keeping future pregnancy private, trust issues mentioned.

Going low to no contact with toxic family members

Breaking free from a narcissistic mother is tough but worth it

User shares personal experience and advises to set boundaries.

Supportive commenters offer love and validation to woman healing.

Setting boundaries with overbearing moms, NTA wins support

Setting boundaries is tough, but necessary for self-care. NTA

Enforce boundaries with a time-out ⏰
NTA, take care
