Woman Loses It on Mom Over Memorial Attendance Dilemma

Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult and emotional experience. This heartbroken wife (28) is trying her best to cope with the tragic loss of her husband. As she plans his memorial, she faces an unexpected conflict with her own mother that leaves her feeling even more devastated. Read on to find out what caused this emotional outburst and whether her reaction was justified…

The Tragic Loss

The Memorial Plans

Family Matters ❤️

A Sudden Accident

Mom’s Worries

The Memorial Dilemma

A Shocking Statement

Desperate for Support

Losing It

Her Husband vs. Her Cousin

Mom’s Response

A Message from Mom

Seeking Unbiased Opinions

The Emotional Rollercoaster Continues

This grieving wife is already struggling with the loss of her husband, and now she’s faced with an unexpected dilemma. Her mother’s uncertainty about attending the memorial due to her young cousin’s accident has left her feeling even more heartbroken and alone. She couldn’t help but lash out, but was her reaction justified? Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional situation…

Daughter’s grief vs child’s injury: gaslighting or NTA dilemma?

Mother should have put OP’s needs first. NTA

Cousin’s parents can take care of him, NTA needs support ❤️

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP and criticizes mom’s actions.

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries.

Choosing a parent’s memorial over a cousin’s baby? NTA

Mom’s emotional support is needed, calling OP ’emotional’ was rude

Heartless mother’s comment sparks sympathy for commenter’s loss

Mother prioritizes cousin over grieving daughter’s husband’s memorial

Supportive comment with empathy and validation for OP’s situation. ❤️

Empathetic reply offers support and validation to grieving woman ❤️

Heartfelt condolences and support for OP’s loss and NTA decision. ❤

Heartfelt comment offers support to grieving daughter, calls out mother’s behavior.

Mother prioritizing sister’s emotions over child’s spouse’s death. NTA.

NTA gets support for being devastated over family letdown

Compassionate reply suggests mom’s grief may be the real issue

Supportive comment section with NTA verdict and empathy

Empathetic commenter supports woman’s feelings after husband’s death

Compassionate reply validates OP’s feelings about mother’s insensitivity. ❤️

Empathetic comment offers support and understanding during difficult time. ❤️

Virtual hugs and NTA judgement in a tough situation.

Validating a child’s health is crucial, but family support matters too

NTA, emotional and understandable. Mom’s excuses seem like BS

Heartless mom causes daughter to go NC after partner’s death

Mother’s absence at memorial causes conflict, commenter offers support ❤️

User sympathizes with commenter, calls out mom’s behavior. ❤️

Daughter calls out mother for not being there during grief

Supportive comment offers condolences and advice for OP’s situation ❤️

A humorous take on a tense family situation

Lack of support from mom caused family rift

Compassionate reply offers condolences and support to commenter. ❤️

Support is needed, skipping it is horrible

Showing up for people at times like this is the BARE MINIMUM

Supportive comment offers condolences and advice to poster.

Empathetic commenter supports OP’s decision and acknowledges their pain ❤️

Supportive comment acknowledges OP’s loss and criticizes mom’s behavior

Encouraging response to a grieving woman’s family dilemma.

Condolences given to commenter who lost someone, and reassurance provided ❤️

Supportive comment offers perspective on mother’s behavior during grief.

Internet stranger offers support and calls out mom’s behavior ❤️

Supportive comment, reminds OP of their own support system

Cutting off toxic family members

NTA. Commenter questions relationship with unsupportive mother.

Encouraging reply to grieving person.

Heartfelt comment offers support to OP during difficult situation ❤️

Be prepared for emergencies at a memorial, NTA prioritizes right

Mother’s priority should be you, not cousin. Condolences ❤️

Heartfelt support from commenter to grieving mother

NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out mom’s behavior.

Supportive comment offers condolences and reassurance, calls out guilt-tripping.

Supportive comment validates OP’s feelings and calls out gaslighting behavior.

Condolences for your loss. Mom’s actions show NTA.

Supportive commenter sympathizes with OP’s grief and calls out mom’s insensitive behavior

Parental instincts are strong, but cousin is safe now. #NTA

Commenter advocates for low contact after insensitive remark.

Heartfelt comment receives supportive reply

Daughter prioritizes emotional support over nephew’s minor injury. NTA.

Choosing a wedding over a memorial? NTA stands their ground

Compassionate comment offers support to grieving woman ❤️

Heartfelt comment offers support to OP dealing with difficult family situation ❤️

Remember who was there for you. Your mom should go. ❤️

Prioritizing mental health: Commenter supports OP’s decision.

Logical defense of NTA judgement against illogical prioritization.

Compassionate comment offers condolences and judgment of NTA.

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP and condemns mom’s behavior.

Compassionate reply calls out AH mom for insensitivity and condolences

Don’t stress, NTA. Mom’s support is important.

NTA. Empathy and support should go both ways.

NTA. Prioritizing nephew’s minor injury over widowed daughter is wrong.

Daughter trumps cousin, dead husband trumps everything. NTA here.

Mother defends OP’s decision to not force her mother to attend.

Grieving a lost relationship with a parent

Heartfelt support from a fellow mom, condemning OP’s mom’s behavior ❤️

Navigating a delicate family situation with empathy and understanding

Empathetic commenter calls out mom’s behavior, offers support

Heartfelt condolences. Mother prioritizes wrong, NTA for not attending nephew’s memorial.

Skipping a funeral for a non-immediate family member’s injury?

Mother prioritizing blood relatives over extended family is unfair. NTA.

Family drama: NTA commenter advises walking away from toxic mother

Defending the OP’s decision to attend the memorial service.

Mother prioritizes cousin over daughter grieving husband’s death. NTA.

Heartfelt comment offers sympathy and support to grieving daughter.

NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP’s loss and criticizes mom’s priorities.