Meet Amy, a typical 16-year-old, who’s found herself in the middle of a family feud that’s more heated than the lasagna her Aunt Helen serves up twice a week. Amy’s mother, who we’ll call ‘Mom’, is caught in the crossfire between her sister, Helen, and her daughter, Amy. Helen, the doting aunt, pops over every Monday and Thursday with a home-cooked meal, but Amy seems to have other plans. She’s been dodging these dinners, opting for hangouts with friends or her boyfriend instead. But when Mom decides to step in, things take a dramatic turn. Let’s delve into this spicy family saga. ️
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Teenager ️♀️

Amy’s Great Escape ♀️

The Tracker and the Teen

Aunt Helen’s Heartbreak

The Explosive Confrontation

Mom’s Verdict ️

The New House Rules

Amy’s Plea

The Fallout ️

Dad’s Two Cents

The Backstory Unveiled

Helen’s Harsh Words ️

The Apology and the Aftermath ️

Mom’s Realization

The Road to Redemption ️

A Family Torn Apart: Can They Stitch It Back Together?
In a family feud that’s left no one unscathed, Amy, a 16-year-old teenager, is at odds with her Aunt Helen, who she accuses of mental abuse and gaslighting. Amy’s mother, caught in the middle, initially sides with Helen, leading to a dramatic confrontation. As the dust settles, Mom realizes her mistake and begins the journey to mend fences. But with Amy still hurting and Helen’s past actions casting a long shadow, the road to reconciliation seems long. Let’s see how the internet feels about this tangled family saga… ️
“YTA: Minimizing your daughter’s feelings will push her away “
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“YTA. Teens avoid adults when what they say is true.”

“YTA. Invalidating her feelings and punishing her. Listen and apologize. “
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“YTA. Don’t be shocked when your adult daughter won’t have a relationship with you.”

“Daaamn! You REALLY want your daughter to cut contact with you when she’s an adult, huh? YTA, most definitely. Sorry that your daughter hurt your little feelings, but why should she care about your feelings when you clearly don’t give a s**t about hers? She would be smart to cut you out of her life when she can. You really don’t deserve to have a kid.”

YTA, sister too. Enjoy hurting daughter, disguising as love. Gaslighting, diminishing. Be better parent, it’s not too late

YTA. Dismissing your daughter’s feelings and forcing her to interact?

“YTA. Listen to your daughter.”

“YTA. Your daughter is 16 idk where you live but in Canada that’s close to adult age. You’d rather have two already done dinners then help your daughter. Amy’s bully is your sister and you’d rather risk your and your daughter’s relationship then help her from the bully. You are sick and selfish.”

Parenting fail: Ignoring cries for help and punishing instead

“YTA: You’re a gross mother who doesn’t respect personal choice. “

️ YTA: Daughter’s extreme reaction reveals deeper family issues.

Disturbing allegations of abuse and a family torn apart

Parenting gone wrong

“YTA. It’s weird your sister is so obsessed with your daughter.”

“Amy doesn’t have to accept the apology! An apology is an offer, not a statement.”

Curious about what your daughter’s aunt said? Let’s find out!

“YTA. Ignoring red flags and forcing uncomfortable interactions. “

Refusing to accept judgement on AITA, justifying horrible behavior

YTA. Violating boundaries, gaslighting, and toxic behavior. Destroying future relationship.

“YTA. Betraying your daughter’s trust is a critical moment. “
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Gaslighting runs in the family? Believe your daughter!

Parental punishment backfires, teaching tolerance of abuse.

YTA accused of faking tears, causing family feud

Parent’s punishment worsens daughter’s distress. YTA.

YTA: Your daughter’s emotional outpouring met with punishment. ♂️

YTA gets called out for being overly sensitive.

Parent forces daughter to interact with abusive aunt. YTA!

Parental favoritism and forcing uncomfortable interactions. YTA

Parenting gone wrong: Punishing your child for speaking up

Parent accused of forcing child to interact with family member

Family feud: Sister bullies child, parent defends. Double standards?

YTA – Trust and support your daughter’s feelings and choices.

“YTA. Childhood trauma resonates with me. Stop enabling the abuse.”

Dismissive parent forces daughter to interact with aunt. YTA!

When AITA unites to determine who the a**hole is
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Forcing her will only push her away. Choose understanding

“YTA. Complicit in daughter’s abuse? This story is heart-wrenching “

Parent criticized for prioritizing toxic sister over their own child

YTA: Invalidating her feelings, destroying trust, and forcing forgiveness.

Parent’s disregard for daughter’s consent sparks heated debate
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“YTA. Your sister treated her badly? Aunt sounds worse.”

“YTA. You don’t get to tell someone whether or not they have to forgive someone who verbally/mentally abused them, which is exactly what you’re describing. Get some god damn counseling, both for you and your daughter, or she’s going to hate you forever.”

Parenting gone wrong? Protecting vs. punishing.

Parent’s actions endanger child, ignoring abuse.

YTA for ignoring your daughter’s abuse. She’ll rebel & cut ties.

“YTA for disregarding your daughter’s mental wellbeing”

Mother’s abusive behavior towards daughter creates lasting damage and consequences

INFO: Aunt Helen’s alleged mental abuse causing turmoil in family. YTA.

Parental pressure backfires, risking daughter’s future relationship and trust

YTA. Alienating your daughter? Not cool

Don’t let your sister manipulate your daughter! Stand up, parent!

YTA for forcing your daughter to interact with her abuser
