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This Woman Announced She Was Pregnant With A Daughter, And Her ‘Boy Mom’ Sister-In-Law Said It Wouldn’t Compare To Loving A Son
Oct
“I’m guessing your sister-in-law is one of those weird ‘boy moms,'” wrote u/burner_suplex. “[I second] all the people who are suggesting talking to your brother to make sure your niece is being treated alright compared to her brothers. I’ve heard too many stories of moms favoring their sons and turning their daughters into their sons’ personal Cinderella.”
Others validated Calligrapher’s feelings toward her sister-in-law and expressed concern for her brother’s kids.
One user, Adorable-Reactions887, wrote, “I probably wouldn’t have been as polite in vocalizing how weird her statement was. She wasn’t showing compassion. She was showing her ass and was upset that you didn’t agree with her whole sentiment of being a ‘boy mom’ like it’s the only thing worth being a parent for.”
“I feel for your niece, but I also worry that your nephews are going to have some major issues in later life with her.
“If your brother keeps on [about this], I would definitely ask him if he knows why you called her weird. Because as much as gender disappointment is a thing (and weird AF), you don’t feel that way, you’re not in denial, and you have nothing to feel sad OR bad about. If they feel some kind of way about having a daughter, then they both need to look at themselves rather than trying to force and push their way of thinking on you.”
I probably would have had stronger words to say to the sister-in-law, too. Let me know alllll your thoughts below; and if you have any stories about out-of-pocket things relatives have said to you, please feel free to share!
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