A woman’s stepmother is causing trouble in her relationship with her father and newborn daughter. The stepmother had a clandestine abortion in her youth and is now obsessed with being the only mother figure in her stepchildren’s lives. She wants to play mommy to the woman’s 3-month-old daughter, causing the woman to set boundaries and her father to refuse to visit his granddaughter. The situation escalates when the stepmother physically harasses the woman and her husband, leading them to seek legal action and stay with family. Read on to find out how the situation develops and what actions the woman takes to protect her family.
Father won’t visit due to stepmother’s baby ban

Stepmother’s obsession with being a mother causing family rifts.

Stepmother’s obsession with motherhood drove us away completely.

Stepmother causes family drama by overstepping boundaries with baby

Boundary-crossing stepmother turns to physical harassment

Overbearing stepmother takes control of newborn, causing family strife

Stepmother insists on motherhood despite my clear boundaries ⚠️

Stepmother oversteps boundaries, father now refuses to visit granddaughter

Father won’t protect us from stepmom, Reddit advice appreciated

Working from home causes tension in stepfamily’s move

Stepmother’s tearful apology for crossing the line with baby

Stepmother’s outrageous behaviour forces family to seek shelter

Seeking legal action against intrusive stepmother ⚖️

A tragic event in the family adds to the already tense situation

Dual nationality explained, but stepmother’s actions steal spotlight.

Cutting off toxic family for my baby’s safety ♀️

Stepmother’s toxic behavior causes her to lose important people

New apartment with enhanced security features for peace of mind

Cutting off contact with father after stepmother’s unacceptable behavior

Stepmother threatens to call CPS and accuses couple of bad parenting

Neighbors support couple after stepmother’s dangerous behavior

Stepfather vows to protect granddaughter from dangerous stepmother

Protecting our family: Legal issues and therapy after a trauma

Grateful OP bids farewell with promise to update in future

When a stepmother’s obsession with motherhood crosses the line
A woman shares her story of how her stepmother’s obsession with motherhood and being the only mother figure in her children’s lives escalated to physical harassment and threats toward her own newborn daughter. Despite setting boundaries, her father refuses to visit his granddaughter without his wife. Read on to find out how the situation unfolds and what steps the woman takes to protect her family.
When a stepmother’s desire to mother crosses the line

Stepmom’s alarming and stalkerish behavior needs professional intervention. #NTA

Commenter suggests stepmom and dad are mentally unstable

Protect your child from your dangerous stepmother. Cut them off.

Protecting the baby: A no contact order is necessary

Commenter warns OP of dangerous stepmother, urges to run away ♀️

Protecting baby from stepmother, therapy needed

Set strong boundaries and never loosen them. Scary situation.

Protecting your baby’s future: Legal advice for custody and visitation.

Protect your baby, get a restraining order ASAP.

Protecting the baby from a psychotic stepmother.

Secure your family and peace of mind. Block, document, protect.

Stepmother’s baby obsession is concerning. Suggest counseling for her.

Concerned for their safety with unhinged stepmother, go no contact

Father’s wife prioritized over grandchild, NTA commenter expresses empathy

Stepmom thinks she’s a baby expert? NTA for setting boundaries

Concerning behavior from stepmother, NTA for setting boundaries.

Concerned commenter suggests seeking legal protection for mother and baby ❤️

Stepmother’s infertility struggle leads to unhinged behavior

Cutting toxic family ties for your own peace of mind.
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Protect your child from your insane stepmother. Cut her off.

Protect yourself and your baby, cut them off and move

Grammar police called, new suspect on the loose

Protect your baby! Document and get a no contact order

Commenter advises keeping a journal for evidence of potential assault

Commenter warns of potential danger posed by stepmother

Blood doesn’t mean entitlement. You’re NTA for setting boundaries.

Stepmother’s twisted plan to gain custody of baby revealed
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Stepmother hoped for OP’s death to take her child, NTA

Get out ASAP! Stepmonster has a history of kidnapping and murder ♂️

Stepmom oversteps boundaries, adoption may be solution. #NTA

Protecting your baby comes first! Restraining order advice.

Respect boundaries with babies

Stepmother’s behavior is straight out of a Lifetime movie

Beware of the baby snatcher

Commenter suggests stepmother needs help due to mental illness

Disturbing behavior from stepmother, dad needs to step up

Awkward living situation? NTA for setting boundaries.

Commenter suggests extreme solution to dangerous family situation

Stepmom’s behavior warrants psychiatric intervention, commenter says.

Commenter suggests protection order against dangerous stepmother.

Protect your baby at all costs. Notify authorities
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Infertility struggle sends stepmother over the edge, causing family rift.

Protect your baby: legally cut off toxic stepmother ♀️

Protecting your child from potential abduction, good job
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Stay away from toxic stepmom, protect baby from her toxicity

Protect your baby from a ‘nefarious’ stepmother with cameras

Stepmother’s behavior crosses the line, but should she be banned?

Protecting your baby’s boundaries, NTA
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Protecting your kid from creepy behavior. NTA

MIL needs therapy, NTA for setting boundaries

Does the stepmother have sinister intentions toward the baby?

Sassy reply shuts down absent father’s excuses

Commenter suggests getting restraining order against stepmother. NTA.

Protect your child’s future with a guardian plan

Sympathetic woman agrees stepmother’s behavior is freaky, keep away from baby

Stepmother’s creepy behavior warrants NTA judgement and adoption suggestion

NTA and a ‘wackadoodle’ stepmom? This can’t be good.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and suggests legal action

Commenter expresses concern for safety and mental health of stepmother.

Supportive comment, hope for resolution with father

Protect your baby, seek therapy for stepmother. NTA

Stepmother tried to take baby, made death threats. NTA.

Warning signs of a dangerous stepmother, get out now

Stepmom’s behavior raises red flags for commenter.

Choosing to parent doesn’t entitle stepmother to your baby

Protecting your child’s future: Legal measures to consider

Trust your gut and avoid her food. #NTA

Stepmother’s behavior causes family rift, NTA suggests therapy.

Commenter warns about dangerous stepmother, NTA.

Stepmom’s behavior is concerning. NTA for setting boundaries.
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Protect your baby from your stepmother with a restraining order

Suggests moving away from toxic family, emphasizes need for therapy.

Protecting your child from entitled family members

Commenter thinks father is justified, calls out stepmother’s behavior.

This comment predicts a lifetime movie in the making

Commenter finds horror movie vibes in overstepping stepmother situation.

Protecting baby from stepmom – NTA, get a restraining order!

Suggestion to visit brother for safety and take maternity leave

Stepmother’s inappropriate actions justify no contact with father.

Protect yourself and your baby, seek legal help

Protect your child’s future with a clear will

Protecting your newborn from psycho stepmother. NTA
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Was it a coincidence or Mommie Dearest fan? NTA.

Stepmother threatens baby’s safety, OP not the a**hole for distancing.

Protecting baby from crazy stepmother with a restraining order ⚖️

Navigating strange family dynamics – living close to family drama

Protect your baby and move out! NTA

Commenter warns to leave before stepmother escalates further ♂️

Protect your baby and family, keep her away

Commenter warns of potential danger with stepmother

Red flags everywhere Stepmother’s behavior raises concerns for baby

Stepmother’s alarming behavior prompts NTA to take action
