After years of abuse and neglect from his family, a man is contacted by his mother, who needs money for her cancer treatment. Despite feeling guilty, he refuses to pay and is called an a**hole by his family. Read on to find out if he’s in the wrong. This story raises important questions about familial responsibility and the consequences of abuse. Can you relate to this man’s situation?
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Lonely childhood due to abusive mother, son refuses hospital bills.

Overcoming past abuse and thriving thanks to therapy and support ❤️

Man refuses to pay abusive mother’s hospital bills amidst guilt-tripping.

Son refuses to pay mother’s hospital bills after years of abuse

Survivor struggles with guilt and harassment from abusive mother’s supporters.

Family feud over medical expenses: To pay or not to pay?

Son refuses to pay abusive mother’s hospital bills
A son shares his harrowing story of abuse and neglect at the hands of his mother and step-family. Despite a traumatic childhood, he managed to turn his life around, finding success, love, and happiness. Now, his mother, who abandoned him and wished him dead, is asking for his help with her medical bills. He refuses, leading to backlash from his step-family and half-siblings. But is he really in the wrong for saying no to the woman who caused him so much pain? Read on for the comments and reactions.
Leave the abusers behind and enjoy your wonderful life. NTA.
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Revenge fantasies aside, commenter disagrees with reconnecting with mother’s ex-husband.

Victim of abuse refuses to pay abusive mother’s hospital bills

NTA. Overcoming toxic family and being successful despite abuse

Handling unwanted calls from unknown people like a pro

Mother chose to treat son like crap. He’s NTA for refusing to pay hospital bills. Payment could result in legal obligation for rest of the bills.
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Standing up to abusive family: NTA bites family’s a**!

NTA: Empathetic response to son refusing to pay abusive mother’s bills

Doubts arise about the story’s authenticity.

Comment and replies are calling out the post as fake

Family failed to make amends, get restraining orders, NTA

Don’t pay for their abuse. NTA, stay strong

Commenter’s insensitive remark sparks humorous replies

Commenter accuses story of being fake, others disagree

Defending oneself against unfair blame for parents’ mistakes. NTA

Doubts on authenticity, but supportive comments suggest NTA.

Sarcastic comment and witty replies about fake Cinderella story
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Trust your conscience. You’re NTA. You owe them nothing!
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NTA. Family expects too much after years of mistreatment.

Standing up to abusive family can be tough. Stay strong ✌️

Karma catches up: Son refuses to pay abusive mother’s bills

Cutting toxic people out of your life is liberating

Standing up to abuse: One person’s journey to healing

A lighthearted comment in a serious discussion ⚡

Protect yourself from possible credit fraud. #FreezeYourCredit ️

Don’t let guilt keep you from a happy life ♀️

NTA. Best to keep blocking and not engage. Request to see hospital bill and do not hand over cash. Actual insurance is the only reasonable option that could help her. Don’t open the door to communication as it could affect your well-being.

American medical system creates issues like this. NTA

Document everything and seek legal advice. NTA, move on.

You don’t owe them a thing. Stay strong

Breaking free from abuse, NTA refuses to be a money tree

Heartwarming support for abuse survivor, a reminder of human kindness ❤️

Documenting abuse: a powerful tool for self-advocacy. ✍

Not the a**hole for standing up to abusive mother.

Cutting ties with abusive ‘family’ – NTA

Don’t feel guilty for not paying. You’re NTA

Fiancé gets praise for supporting NTA

Don’t let guilt force you to pay for their finances

Cheers to standing up against abuse! #NotTheA**hole

Comment dismissed as fake, YTA accusation backfires

Don’t let them guilt-trip you, NTA!

This comment seems out of place…

NTA. You owe her nothing. Enjoy your wonderful life

Commenter finds story ridiculous and humorous

OP is NTA for refusing to pay mom’s medical bills.
