Mother Devastated When She Overhears Teenage Daughter Telling Friends Her Parents Are Abusive
"Your mom is literally Satan."
One overheard conversation was enough to leave this mother stunned. What started as a typical teenage chat on Discord turned into something far more upsetting when she realized her 15-year-old daughter was telling friends that her parents were abusive.
The woman, posting on Mumsnet’s AIBU thread, said she had already heard her daughter badmouthing her and her husband before. But this time, she came home early from a walk and caught the full conversation, including claims that were completely untrue and deeply hurtful.
By the time the call ended, the mother was heartbroken, and the fallout at home was only just beginning. Read on.
The woman shared her story on the UK-based online forum, "Mumsnet."
Flickr / Gabriela Pinto (not the actual photo)She explained that she had heard her teenage daughter "rubbishing" her and her husband on Discord.
Mumsnet / SexiestDogWalkerShe said her daughter knew they could hear what she was saying.
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Until one particular day when the OP returned home early from a walk.
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She immediately overheard her daughter making horrible comments and calling her parents "abusive f**ks."
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That was the moment the conversation turned from rude to shocking.
The OP explained that her daughter usually wore headphones. But on this occasion, she wasn't wearing them, so her mother could listen to both sides of the conversation.
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The mother was understandably heartbroken by the things she was hearing.
Flickr / Nenad Stojkovic (not the actual photo)
Things like, "Your mom is literally Satan."
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Some of the others in the chat began sharing their own stories before OP's daughter told them her mother only lets her eat 800 calories per day.
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"If she lets you out of your bedroom," one person replied.
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The accusations kept getting more extreme.
This is similar to the mom who confronted her sister’s manipulation tactics, and the family discord exploded.
The OP explained that her daughter has a neurological condition, and she is her carer. She stated that none of the things her daughter was saying were true.
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The mother was devastated by the things her daughter said and explained that she and her husband are good parents.
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Her daughter was describing them as the exact opposite of what they are.
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The woman explained to her daughter how dangerous and hurtful her behavior was.
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After all, what if one of these kids goes and tells their parents about this "abuse?"
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The daughter's response was to slam the door and rant about her right to free speech.
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Our OP suspended her daughter's phone and internet access, asking, "What else do I do?"
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That punishment only added another layer to the family tension.
Here's how people responded.
Mumsnet / DropYourSword
"She is going to become a nightmare."
Mumsnet / femfemlicious
"Normal teenage behavior."
Mumsnet / Georgeskitchen
"She should learn that lies have consequences."
Mumsnet / Crimesean
"Give her something to complain about."
Mumsnet / Whatever00
"A complete lack of respect."
Mumsnet / Valhalla17
"Start by banning Discord."
Mumsnet / Quartz2208
Was she wrong to put her foot down?
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This family is in for a rough conversation.
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