Imagine you’re helping your mom transfer old photos from a dusty computer to an external drive. You’ve been given the green light to browse through her photos, but what happens when you stumble upon a file with your name on it? That’s exactly what happened to a 21-year-old woman, who found herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions and shocking revelations. Let’s dive into her story. ️
The Innocent Task

The Unexpected Discovery ️♀️

The Unopened File

The Unveiling of the Past

The Decision to Open ️

The Unpleasant Revelation

The Confrontation ️

The Unraveling of Lies ️

The Impact of the Past

The Preservation of Truth

The Aftermath: A Broken Trust?

A Daughter’s Dilemma: The Right to Know or a Breach of Trust?
In a twist of events, a simple favor to her mom led a young woman to uncover a decade-old secret that changed her perception of her past. She discovered her mother’s role in her involuntary admission to a psych hospital, a fact her mother had always denied. But did she cross a line by reading and saving these documents without permission? Or was she justified in seeking the truth about her past? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Holy guacamole Batman, this is some grade-A gaslighting

NTA, uncovering life-changing secrets on mom’s old computer

Shocking discovery exposes mother’s lies, NTA for cutting ties!

NTA-
Discovering shocking secrets on your mother’s old computer
Uncovering shocking secrets on mom’s computer: NTA, go NC!

Heartbreaking betrayal: Uncovering a mother’s web of lies and manipulation
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NTA – Mother’s betrayal exposed, seek healing and cut contact.

“NTA, but your mom sure is. Are you from the U.S.?”

Op’s mom betrayed them, NTA for snooping on her computer

NTA. Stay strong and keep your distance.

NTA – OP’s mother lied about their mental health, seeking legal advice

NTA. Discovering a shocking betrayal of trust, have a conversation.

Seek professional help to navigate the complex emotions and decisions.

NTA: Struggling to navigate a complicated family dynamic with consequences.

Shocking discovery on mother’s computer, commenter says NTA!
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Mom’s secret files discovered, daughter not the a**hole for snooping

Engaging comment defending snooping with reasonable justification.
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Shocking discovery on mother’s computer reveals false information and harm

Reddit’s not ready for the therapy this comment section needs

NTA. Uncovering lies to protect yourself from a terrifying situation

Former therapist empathizes with OP’s difficult family situation. NTA!

NTA. Discovering your mother’s abuse is a heartbreaking revelation

NTA, seek justice for yourself and protect other vulnerable children!

Shocking discovery: Mom is the a**hole!

Cutting ties with mom? NTA, go for it!

NTA. Your mom’s audacity after what she did is shocking!

NTA. Stay cautious of your manipulative mother’s villainizing tactics.
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Engaging in a grey area: NTA discovers shocking evidence
