Furious Mother Tells Off A Rude Nurse Who Said That Her Daughter Is Adopted Right In Front Of The Child
Some nurses can be downright irrational.
A routine doctor visit turned tense fast when one nurse decided to comment on a little girl’s adoption in front of her face. What should have been a normal check-up became an uncomfortable moment for a mother who was already trying to protect her child’s feelings.
The Reddit user said she and her partner adopted their daughter, who is now six years old and fully understands that adoption is part of her story. The problem started when a nurse kept insisting the child was not really her daughter, even after the mother tried to shut it down. That left the parent furious, and now she is wondering whether her response went too far.
One rude comment was enough to turn a simple appointment into a family conflict. Read on.
The situation of the original poster's family
RedditEverything went well with the check-up until this nurse started spouting unreasonable comments.
RedditShe didn't need to explain, but this nurse was just condescending.
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The nurse supports her argument with a 'dictionary definition.'
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The husband is spot on.
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That only made the moment more awkward.
Someone with the same profession gave the most ideal advice.
CeannCorr
The nurse has no ethics and no morals.
BUTTeredWhiteBread
You don't have to give birth to be an authentic mother.
GoodGirlsGrace
The real definition of parenting.
GoodGirlsGrace
People were quick to take sides.
It also echoes the pregnant friend drama, where someone refused the godparent request and the friendship imploded.
Empathy is essential for nurses. Clearly, this nurse lacks that.
GoodGirlsGrace
People who force their beliefs onto others are the worst.
GoodGirlsGrace
The management needs to be informed about this behavior.
GoodGirlsGrace
A redditor was reminded of a bad experience.
SkyTelle
Some nurses are just crossing the boundaries.
SkyTelle
The nurse chose to act that way in front of a child. Unbelievable.
SkyTelle
The nurse is too narrow-minded.
Samira827, A_Cat_Typingg, calligrafiddler
More commenters wanted the clinic to hear about it.
A written complaint should teach the nurse a lesson.
bewicked4fun123, TheTrashKween
Somebody has to stop this nurse and her unreasonable comments.
stunted_jest, DrPsychBCBA
Some redditors looked up the dictionary to verify the nurse's definition.
Glittering_knave
This insensitive nurse needs to be reprimanded.
EinsTwo
Is she even aware that she might be giving patients emotional scars?
JCBashBash, AutomaticCamel0
Who knows what she'll say to other people? If she ends up insulting sensitive individuals, the clinic could lose patients. Unfortunately, we don't have updates about the situation, as the original poster has already deleted her post, but we hope this rude nurse will stop saying hurtful words, especially with children around.
We hope the mom follows through with the formal complaint.
Tatterededges123
Even her fellow nurses are criticizing her behavior.
PositiveNarwhal
The whole thing left readers hoping the complaint actually gets filed.
For another brutal family argument, see what happened when a roommate tried to adopt a sick puppy.
