Mom Says Nothing While Her New Boyfriend Tells Her Daughter To Stop Taking Her Seizure Medication In Front Of His Kids

Some people really do think a prescription is a personal offense, and that is exactly where this story goes off the rails.

A sixteen-year-old girl with epilepsy was at home with her mom and mom's boyfriend, Jeff, when she took her seizure medication in front of his two young kids. Jeff reacted like she had done something wrong, then told her his children should not have to see it. Her mom said nothing while the situation got more uncomfortable by the second.

By the time the story hit Reddit, people were already furious. Read on.

He told OP that if her medication was so important to her, she could take it in another room

OP looked to her mom for support, but she kept quiet. Jeff said the kids were OP's stepsiblings and they shouldn't be exposed to "such sights."

He also said this couldn't happen when they all started living together as a family. Jeff insisted that OP had to find a better way to deal with her condition.

OP replied that none of that was her problem. OP's mom took her boyfriend's side, which overwhelmed OP, forcing her to go to her room.

OP and her mom had another argument once Jeff and his kids left. OP is being forced to apologize to Jeff the next time he visits.

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OP's full story can be read below:

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Stigma surrounding chronic illnesses can make everyday life harder than it already is.

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OP's mom really stood there and allowed this to happen

Hemenucha

The whole thing was already uncomfortable, and it only got worse from there.

OP had to rely on herself when her mom was literally there but chose to do nothing

morningmint

Unless OP was doing illegal drugs in front of the kids, this shouldn't have been a problem

DeeDionisia

Wonder what he thinks about vaccines?

yet_another_sock

Medication non-adherence is a significant challenge in managing chronic conditions like epilepsy.

Jeff has proven himself to be an unreliable adult, and OP's mom is a sorry excuse for a parent

Whiteroses7252012

He's already being this controlling when he's not even married to OP's mom. Even if he were, it wouldn't make him OP's stepdad.

veloxaraptor

If they withhold necessary medication from OP, they are abusing her and endangering her life

Zygomaticus

Peer reactions can make a bad situation feel even more isolating.

This reminds us of the AITA fight over whether a friend should adopt a puppy without asking you first.

OP will never forget this moment when her mom proved she wasn't her priority

ncslazar7

It's cruel, idiotic, and dangerous

treatyourselftocats

If OP misses the window to take her medicine, she will be in serious medical danger

Syrasha_

Parents are supposed to be the first line of support, not another source of stress.

This is Jeff in a nutshell

Curly_Shoe

Hide OP's medicine? They would probably stop buying the medicines altogether.

ssnowangelz

OP says she can't live with her dad because he has "stuff" going on

AffectionateEscape13, throwaway899978857

Being dismissed about a chronic illness can leave a lasting mark.

However, he might be the only adult who can protect OP

Brilliant_Lopsided

I have been wracking my brain thinking of reasons how OP could have endangered the two kids by taking her medicine

Kris82868, throwaway899978857

OP should treat this as a guide to keep herself safe

badgerbadger1988

Reddit had plenty to say about how badly the adults in this story handled it.

Let's hope OP listened

badgerbadger1988

OP was failed by the adults in her life. She had to resort to seeking the advice of internet strangers to figure out if she did anything wrong when she took her medicine.

What Jeff did was dangerously irresponsible for OP's health. The saddest thing was reading about the inaction of OP's mom, who was present while her daughter was being harmed.

The whole situation is a reminder that basic care should never be treated like a problem.

For another messy relationship tangle, see what happened when a person felt uncomfortable about parents dating their childhood friend’s mom.