Mother Devastated When She Overhears Teenage Daughter Telling Friends Her Parents Are Abusive

Being a teenager isn't easy. Growing up is tricky, and having a good group of friends is important.

However, making friends isn't always straightforward, especially during adolescence. We don't quite know who we are yet, and we desperately want to fit in with the majority.

For that reason, it's easy to fall into the wrong crowd. We may even engage in questionable behavior or lie to feel included and "fit in."

It's a normal part of growing up—within reason. But what if those actions are hurting others?

When a mother shared the story of her teenage daughter making accusations about her and her husband on the UK-based forum, "Mumsnet," the online community was appalled. The woman shared her story in the AIBU (Am I Being Unreasonable?) thread, asking for advice after overhearing her daughter making false accusations to her online friends.

The woman explained that she had previously heard her 15-year-old daughter badmouthing her and her husband on the Discord chat app, but nothing like this. One day, when the OP went for a walk and returned unexpectedly, she overheard her daughter chatting with her friends online, unaware that her mother was home.

The OP explained that her daughter usually wore headphones, meaning only her responses could be heard. But on this occasion, she wasn't wearing them, allowing her mother to listen to both sides of the conversation.

What she heard devastated her, and she couldn't believe the things her daughter had accused her and her husband of. Keep scrolling to read the story in full and find out what people had to say about it.

The woman shared her story on the UK-based online forum, "Mumsnet."

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She explained that she had heard her teenage daughter "rubbishing" her and her husband on Discord.

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She 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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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.

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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 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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Here's how people responded.

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"She is going to become a nightmare."

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"Normal teenage behavior."

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"She should learn that lies have consequences."

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"Give her something to complain about."

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"A complete lack of respect."

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"Start by banning Discord."

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What's your take on this mother's situation? Do you think this is "just normal teen behavior," or is this something more severe that the OP needs to address immediately?

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