Woman Refuses to Care for Grieving Husband after Her Own Health Crisis

Imagine working yourself to the point of exhaustion, taking care of your spouse during their time of grief, only to be met with anger and resentment. That’s the story of a 56-year-old woman who found herself in a difficult situation when her mother-in-law passed away. Despite her own chronic illnesses, she took on the responsibility of managing everything, from funeral arrangements to selling the house. But when her health took a turn for the worse, she was left feeling abandoned and heartbroken by her husband’s reaction.

Dividing the Labor

Mother-in-Law’s Illness

Husband’s Grief

Taking on Everything

Health Takes a Hit

Doctor’s Orders

A Scary Incident

Husband’s Response

Hospital Stay

Returning Home

Husband’s Anger

Emotional Breakdown

Taking a Stand ✊

Leaving for Carol’s

Feeling Guilty

A Heartbreaking Dilemma

This woman’s story is one of heartache and sacrifice. She took on the world for her grieving husband, only to find herself in a health crisis that left her feeling abandoned and unappreciated. When she finally broke down and confronted him, she was left feeling guilty and heartbroken. Now staying at her best friend’s house, she’s left wondering if she’s the one in the wrong for standing up for herself. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…

NTA. Husband needs help for his grief and behavior.

NTA – Husband prioritized bathroom and food over wife’s health

NTA for prioritizing your own health and staying away from husband.

Commenters suggest husband needs urgent counseling and medication

Commenter receives support for not being the a**hole in marriage

Self-care is important. Hire help and prioritize your well-being.

Commenter empathizes with OP’s caregiver burnout and recommends therapy.

Commenter suggests therapy for grieving husband, receives support from reply.

Encourage seeking professional help for severe depression

NTA for refusing to care for grieving husband who berated you.

Encouragement to prioritize self-care and seek professional help for husband

Encourage him to seek professional help for his passive suicidal ideation

Widow refuses to care for grieving husband. NTA. Suggestions offered.

Both sick, he needs to see a doctor, NTA for refusing.

Prioritizing self-care and suggesting a separation for husband’s treatment. #NTA

Spouse’s neglectful behavior leads to justified criticism and reflection

Balancing emotional and physical needs is crucial for relationships. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍

Sick wife stands up to inconsiderate husband. NTA

Supportive commenters agree that OP deserves rest and help ❤️

Putting your health first is important. NTA

Take your space, you’re NTA

Seeking professional help is crucial for both of you

Prioritizing health over spouse’s grief: NTA comment and agreement

Encourage seeking professional help for grieving husband

NTA – Take time for yourself, let him step up and heal.

Spouse’s lack of empathy after health crisis sparks call for counseling

Both need therapy to find balance and heal from grief

Encouraging NTA comment suggests ultimatum for husband’s depression and self-care

Encouraging support for a spouse struggling with depression

Encouraging seeking professional help for grieving husband.

DH stands for Dear Husband or Demon Hunter

Comment section takes a harsh turn with NTA judgement.

Depressed commenter prioritizes supporting ex over their own struggles

Take a break from caregiving and prioritize your health

Commenter supports woman’s decision to divorce abusive husband

Setting boundaries while grieving: NTA prioritizes own health crisis

Commenter sympathizes with grieving husband but suggests therapy for his unacceptable treatment of wife. NTA

Self-care is important while caring for a partner with depression

Commenter suggests leaving husband for someone else, recommends inpatient care.

Wife rightfully prioritizes her own health, husband lacks empathy.

Comment and replies show lack of empathy for grieving husband.

Taking care of each other can wait, prioritize self-care first

Prioritizing health and gratitude for a supportive friend.

Marriage is a two-way support system. You’re not the a**hole.

Supportive comment encourages self-care and husband’s healing process.

Put yourself first . Don’t let him drag you down.

Spouse’s selfishness during health crisis sparks outrage

Take care of yourself first, you’re not the a**hole here

Commenter sympathizes with woman’s extreme situation, supports her decision.

Encouraging response to spouse’s grief with helpful advice

Plan for retirement, he won’t lift a finger for you

Encouraging NTA comment advocates for grief counseling for husband

Commenter expresses shock and support for mistreated husband

Commenter stands up for herself and shocks husband into realization

Comment suggests partner needs mental health help and intervention.

Supportive comment reminds OP of their own worth and value ❤️

Commenter prioritizes wife’s health over husband’s grief, calls out momma’s boy

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s depression, suggests help for husband’s mental state.

Commenter takes a hard stance on husband’s cleanliness, NTA.