Buckle up, folks, because we've got a heart-wrenching tale that's sure to tug at your heartstrings! 💔 Meet our supermom, a 40-year-old widow who's been through the unimaginable. Three years ago, tragedy struck when her husband passed away in a devastating car crash, leaving their daughter Kate with severe anxiety and PTSD. 😢 As if that wasn't enough, poor little Kate has recently relapsed, and now our supermom is caught between giving her the attention she desperately needs and making sure her teenage sons don't feel left out. 😥 It's a balancing act that's sure to leave you on the edge of your seat! 🎭
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Our supermom is in a tough spot, trying to navigate the delicate balance between giving her traumatized daughter the attention she needs and making sure her teenage sons don't feel neglected. 😥 It's a heart-wrenching situation that's sure to resonate with anyone who's ever struggled to juggle the needs of their loved ones. 💔 With movie nights cut short and family traditions disrupted, tensions are running high in this household. 🎥🍽️ But despite the challenges, our supermom is determined to do right by all her children, even if it means making some tough choices along the way. 💪 Let's see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster of a situation! 🎢💬
Mom neglects sons due to daughter's PTSD - YTA verdict 😕
Bugaby_Hamy | Bugaby_Hamy
A compassionate comment reminding mom to balance attention between kids. 😢
ParticularApricot485 | ParticularApricot485
A heartfelt plea to reconsider the neglect of sons' needs 😢
Anakerie | Anakerie
Enroll in family therapy to talk it out 👍
RoseQuartzes | RoseQuartzes
Balancing support for PTSD and all your children isn't easy 😢
Wooden-School-8388 | Wooden-School-8388
A commenter criticizes the mother's neglect of her sons, suggests simple ways to spend time with them, and recommends family therapy. YTA.
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Hospice nurse recommends giving attention to neglected older kids. 🙏
LoveBeach8 | LoveBeach8
Balancing attention between traumatized daughter and hurting sons 😢
Realistic-Meat-6146 | Realistic-Meat-6146
Mom's focus on traumatized daughter unintentionally hurts sons. 😢
Tessa_Kamoda | Tessa_Kamoda
Teen shares insight on how neglecting siblings harms mental health 😢
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Navigating grief and trauma is tough. Family therapy could help 💛
CompetitiveYoung9 | CompetitiveYoung9
Sons hurt too, they lost both parents in a way. #NAH
oh-potato | oh-potato
Redditor calls out OP for neglecting her other kids. Soft YTA.
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Ignoring your children's needs makes you the a-hole. 🤦♀️
srworthen | srworthen
Sons feel abandoned due to mom's focus on daughter's PTSD 😢
Aware-Definition42 | Aware-Definition42
Mom struggles to balance attention for daughter with her sons' needs.
Icy_Pumpkin_7142 | Icy_Pumpkin_7142
Heartfelt comment offers empathy and practical advice for struggling family ♥️
Vast_Lecture | Vast_Lecture
Parental neglect? YTA for prioritizing daughter's PTSD over sons.
Nowork_morestitching | Nowork_morestitching
Advice on balancing attention for daughter with PTSD and sons.
ThePettyPersephone | ThePettyPersephone
Ignoring grieving sons for daughter with PTSD makes YTA 🤯
MadTrophyWife | MadTrophyWife
Prioritizing daughter's PTSD, but neglecting other children's trauma. YTA 😢
Crowley_cross_Jesus | Crowley_cross_Jesus
Driving or permit stress may have triggered mom's behavior 🤔
rebel_loves | rebel_loves
User empathizes with mom's difficult situation and advises on moving forward 🙏
StrangePenguin7 | StrangePenguin7
Suggestion to involve sons in sister's care and educate them 👨🏻🎓
WaDaEp | WaDaEp
Lack of communication caused sons to feel abandoned 😔
Ecstatic_Turnover_55 | Ecstatic_Turnover_55
Balancing attention between kids is crucial 🙌
Lively_Sally | Lively_Sally
A compassionate comment offering advice and support to overwhelmed mom. 😢
jnjplus6 | jnjplus6
Mom's focus on daughter's PTSD leaves sons feeling abandoned. YTA.
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Mom's focus on daughter's trauma leaves sons feeling neglected 😢
ResoluteMuse | ResoluteMuse
User suggests finding a more appropriate sub for support
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Single mom's PTSD focus on daughter leaving sons feeling abandoned 😢
shedevilinasnuggie | shedevilinasnuggie
Daughter's PTSD overshadows sons, but OP needs to set boundaries. 😢
Professional-File370 | Professional-File370
Being a mom of 3 is hard, explaining it to 16yo sons 😢
unaotradesechable | unaotradesechable
Mom's prioritization of daughter's PTSD leaves sons feeling neglected. 😓
rkcraig88 | rkcraig88
Single mom struggles to balance attention, but commenters miss context 😒
CannibalistixZombie | CannibalistixZombie
Teens' pain needs attention too, time for a conversation 💬
73windman | 73windman
Balancing attention in a family with PTSD struggles 😢
OurLadyofHalloween | OurLadyofHalloween
Suggestion to involve other kids in daughter's PTSD situation 👍
KeepLkngForIntllgnce | KeepLkngForIntllgnce
Eldest daughter with PTSD offers advice to consumed mother 🙏
nullturn | nullturn
Mom's attention on daughter's PTSD leaves sons feeling abandoned. 😢
SnakesCantWearPants | SnakesCantWearPants
Sibling of autistic child gives gentle YTA, shares personal experience.
carissadraws | carissadraws
Sons feeling abandoned, mom's daughter-centric focus causes suspicion. 🤔
Panda_png1 | Panda_png1
Limited resources, no assholes here, just a shit ton of pain. 😢
Own-Classroom-1660 | Own-Classroom-1660
Struggling mom needs family therapy to support all children 😢
redcore4 | redcore4
Mom's focus on daughter's PTSD neglects grieving sons, YTA 😕
RavenBlueEyes84 | RavenBlueEyes84
Sibling feels overlooked due to sister's PTSD, shares frustration. 😔
lola-logan | lola-logan
Parental neglect has serious consequences. YTA for ignoring your sons 😢
No-Ride-6116 | No-Ride-6116
Mother's focus on daughter's PTSD leaves sons feeling abandoned. YTA 😢
Conn1991 | Conn1991
Balancing attention between kids with special needs can be tough 😢
Mugtown | Mugtown
User calls out parent for neglecting other children, gives YTA verdict 😕
Lotex_Style | Lotex_Style
Mom needs to have honest conversations w/ sons and apologize 🤷♀️
Infamous-Wasabi-9007 | Infamous-Wasabi-9007
Compassionate advice for a family grieving a loss 😢
Historical-Problem-8 | Historical-Problem-8
Nuanced situation, daughter needs care, sons need attention too. Family therapy?
That_Smoke2861 | That_Smoke2861
The aftermath of a tragedy can be more traumatizing.
Historical-Trade3671 | Historical-Trade3671
Sons feel abandoned by mom consumed with daughter's PTSD 😢
tacticalTechnician | tacticalTechnician
Single mom in a difficult situation with children needing attention 😢
escape777 | escape777
Balancing attention between traumatized daughter and sons is crucial 💔
Bagheera_cat | Bagheera_cat
Redditor urges caution in seeking advice on family issues. Recommends therapy. 🙏
fajardo99 | fajardo99
Mom's attention consumed by daughter's PTSD, leaving sons feeling abandoned 😢
area51suicidalfunrun | area51suicidalfunrun
Suggests creating a special time for sons despite tough situation. 🙏
bluepancakes18 | bluepancakes18
Mom's difficult situation of raising 3 kids alone after spouse's death. Boys need understanding and therapy. NTA.
daLukka | daLukka
Mom's attention on daughter, leaving sons feeling abandoned. NAH suggests sit-down.
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PTSD is complex, focus on being there for all children. YTA.
insertname001 | insertname001
Grieving mom addresses sons' hurtful comments with empathy and understanding 😢
rhaeniella | rhaeniella
Compassionate comment acknowledges pain and hopes for a better future 🙏
HarleySMASH | HarleySMASH
Sons feel neglected due to sister's PTSD, YTA comment.
Idejbfp | Idejbfp
Advice on balancing attention for daughter with PTSD and sons 👍
redsky25 | redsky25
Neglected sons speak out, urging mom to balance attention equitably 😢
gimmethegudes | gimmethegudes
Balancing resources and love between children is difficult 😢
Mobile_Discipline_64 | Mobile_Discipline_64
A supportive comment for a struggling mother with traumatized children 🙏
Thistime232 | Thistime232
User suggests mother carve out more time for neglected sons 😢
noschistscirloc | noschistscirloc
User advises mom to help daughter learn independence for everyone's sake. 💪
Lurkedylurker | Lurkedylurker
Compassionate comment acknowledges struggles of parenting while grieving 😢
Crimson_queen911 | Crimson_queen911
A harsh but necessary reality check for OP 😢
Forgedinwater | Forgedinwater
Mother's focus on daughter's PTSD leaves sons feeling neglected 😢
OptionSmall | OptionSmall
Mom's focus on daughter's PTSD leaves sons feeling abandoned 😞. Suggestion to spend time with sons one-on-one 👨👦 and address their needs.
Silent_Shadow123 | Silent_Shadow123
Sons feeling abandoned due to sister's PTSD, therapy and bonding recommended 😞
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User calls out mom for ignoring sons, while being consumed by daughter's PTSD 🤔
vrcraftauthor | vrcraftauthor
Mom's attention on daughter with PTSD, leaving sons feeling abandoned. YTA 😔
PurpleConversation36 | PurpleConversation36
Balancing a child's needs is tough. Neglecting others is wrong 🤔
AuroradreamerArt | AuroradreamerArt
Suggestion for family therapy to address daughter's PTSD impact 🙏
Useful-Commission-76 | Useful-Commission-76
Mom's favoritism leaves sons feeling left out 😢
randomnurse | randomnurse
YTA - Neglecting sons' feelings is not okay, seek help 💔
-Liriel- | -Liriel-
Compromising time with sons could help in this rough situation 🙏
AllTheRightBricks | AllTheRightBricks
Playing favorites creates resentment and self-esteem issues 😢
Paradoxbeing666 | Paradoxbeing666
Sons feeling neglected due to daughter's bedtime routine. YTA. 😢
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