Imagine suffering through excruciating pain every month, only to have your own mother dismiss your agony as ‘dramatic outbursts.’ That’s exactly what happened to this young woman, who had been experiencing severe period pains since she was 14. After years of being told her pain was normal, she finally discovered the devastating truth: she’s infertile due to a rare condition that could have been treated if only her mother had listened. Now, she’s blaming her mom for her infertility, but is she justified in doing so? Read on to find out.
The Painful Beginning

Doctor’s Dismissal

Mom’s Lack of Support

Suffering in Silence

Mom’s Cruelty Continues

A Loving Mother, But…

Finally, a Diagnosis

The Heartbreaking Truth

A Missed Opportunity

Confronting Mom

The Explosion

Sister’s Opinion

Her Side of the Story ✍️

A Mother’s Responsibility?

A Mother’s Disbelief Leads to Heartbreak
This young woman’s story is truly heartbreaking. For years, she suffered through agonizing period pains, only to have her mother dismiss her concerns and refuse to seek a second opinion. Now, she’s discovered that she’s infertile due to a rare condition that could have been treated if only her mother had listened. In a moment of anger, she confronted her mom about the situation, but is she right to blame her? After all, her mother couldn’t have known about the condition. However, it’s hard not to feel that a mother’s responsibility is to believe and support her child when they’re in pain. Let’s see what people think about this emotional situation…
Parental responsibility and neglect. Empathy for the OP.

User defends OP, calls out sister and mother for negligence.
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Empathetic reply to woman blaming mom for infertility.

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and offers advice.

Compassionate mom supports woman blaming toxic mom for infertility.

Mother’s medical neglect caused pain and disbelief. NTA for blaming her.

Woman with infertility blames mom and doctor for misdiagnosis. NTA.

Woman shares her infertility struggles and blames her mom for it

Compassionate response to infertility struggle.

User blames mom for medical neglect and infertility.

Mother’s negligence caused infertility? NTA commenters think so

Homeopathy is a dangerous scam, NTA blames mom for infertility
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Mother’s negligence caused pain and infertility. NTA. Get counseling, OP.

Limited medical access: commenter supports second opinions for major issues.

NTA blames mom for infertility due to medical neglect

Neglected by her mom’s belief in pseudoscience, NTA seeks validation.
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Stand up for yourself! NTA. Family should support you

User sympathizes with commenter’s frustration and sadness
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Supportive comment urges OP to communicate with mother and forgive.

Mother’s failure to listen caused daughter’s infertility. NTA

Struggling with infertility is tough. Seeking support can help

Mother’s negligence caused daughter’s pain and infertility

Sister’s actions caused infertility, commenter calls out lack of accountability.

Woman shares her story of how her mother’s inaction caused infertility.

Supportive comment, empathizing with the poster’s situation.

NTA. Blaming mom for infertility, but acknowledging doctor’s fault.

Redditor defends woman blaming mom for infertility, calls her NTA.

Ignoring and belittling her pain? NTA, heart goes out

User sympathizes with commenter’s pain and blames mother for neglect.

Curious commenter questions inconsistency in woman’s story

Neglected health issues, NTA. Supportive comment with empathy.

Mother’s dismissal of daughter’s pain leads to medical neglect. NTA

Teen mental health dismissed by parents; commenter supports NTA stance.

Supportive comment. No replies.

Mother’s negligence caused daughter’s infertility. Commenter sympathizes.
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NTA. Empathetic response to commenter’s pain and suffering

Forgiveness is possible with apology, but can you forgive easily?

Supportive comment suggests filing complaint against negligent doctor.

Supportive commenter defends OP and criticizes OP’s family’s behavior.

Teen’s plea for gyno ignored by mom, NTA for blaming her.

Parents should prioritize their child’s health. Empathetic response.

NTA. Blames mom for infertility due to negligence. Sister can f**k off.

Doctors and mothers should take women’s pain seriously. NTA.

Sister supports OP’s claim against mom in infertility case.

Woman shares her pain and blames mother for infertility. NTA

Blaming mom for infertility: NTA commenter criticizes parental negligence

Endometriosis sufferer sympathizes with OP’s mom-blaming stance. #NTA

Misdiagnosed pain led to infertility scare. NTA seeks support.

Blaming mom for infertility? Commenter suggests first doctor at fault.

Misunderstood by mom, now facing infertility. Empathizing with OP.

Empathetic comment defends child’s pain, surprises even commenter.

NTA calls out mom’s beliefs in hilarious way

NTA but mom didn’t maliciously cause infertility. She’ll be devastated

Woman blames mom for infertility, commenters side with her.

NTA calls out medical neglect in heartbreaking infertility case

Delayed medical attention caused lasting trauma. NTA.

NTA. Neglectful mother, sister should mind her own business.

Believing your child is the least a parent can do

Mother’s negligence caused infertility, NTA for confronting her.

Taking control of your health: inspiring independence

Dismissed cramps led to endometriosis diagnosis. NTA.

Empathetic comment supports OP and criticizes toxic mom

Ignoring medical issues is unacceptable, NTA for being upset

NTA. Valid feelings but consider therapy for infertility issues.

Advocating for second opinions in women’s health.
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Blaming mom for infertility? One commenter says NTA and explains why.

Trust and support from parents is crucial NTA

Redditor questions if the commenter is a karma farmer.
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Encouraging comment suggests getting a second opinion for infertility issue.

NAH, but doctors should have caught it early on.
