Buckle up, folks! 🚨 We've got a juicy family drama brewing that's sure to get your blood boiling! 😡 Meet Layla, a 19-year-old with profound autism, and her devoted mom who's just trying to do what's best for her daughter. 💔 But when birth control enters the picture, all hell breaks loose! 🔥 Get ready for a wild ride filled with painful periods, family feuds, and a whole lot of questioning. 🤔 Can this mom navigate the treacherous waters of parenting an autistic teen while fending off judgmental relatives? Let's dive in and find out! 👀
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🚨 Family Drama Alert: Birth Control Battle Erupts! 😱
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🤬 Ranting & Raving: SIL's Fertility Fears Explode
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🤷♀️ Autism Misunderstanding? SIL's Lack of Grasp
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📱 Texting Trouble: SIL Shames Dad Over Daughter's BC
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🚨 Birth Control Battle Royale: Autism, Autonomy & Angry Relatives! 😱
Well, well, well... looks like we've got ourselves a good old-fashioned family feud! 🍿 This poor mom is just trying to do right by her autistic daughter, but her SIL is having NONE of it. 😤 Apparently, putting Layla on birth control to manage her painful periods is akin to stripping away her autonomy! 🙄 Never mind the fact that it's improved her quality of life and eased her anxiety. 🤷♀️ Now the whole fam is getting involved, and the insults are flying faster than a toddler's tantrum! 😂 But hey, who needs peace and understanding when you can have a good old-fashioned Facebook shaming sesh, right? 🤳 Let's see what the internet has to say about this hot mess of a situation! 🔥
Support for hysterectomy to improve quality of life for daughter 👍
burlesque_nurse | burlesque_nurse
Don't let ignorant family members make medical decisions for you. 🙅♀️
Glinda-The-Witch | Glinda-The-Witch
Advocating for an autistic person's reproductive health is important ✊
MrsDukat | MrsDukat
Making tough choices with doctors' help, NTA 👍
DaniCapsFan | DaniCapsFan
Mom defends medical decision for autistic daughter, NTA.
sandtigeress | sandtigeress
Protecting an autistic child from trauma is priority. NTA. 👏
Anya1823 | Anya1823
SIL should mind her own business. NTA wins!
CakeZealousideal1820 | CakeZealousideal1820
Distressing periods and pregnancy for a mentally 4-year-old daughter 😔
discountbinmario | discountbinmario
Periods are hell for autistic kids; BC may be necessary. NTA.
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Insensitive SIL cares more about being right than understanding struggles.
praegressus1 | praegressus1
Suggesting permanent birth control for an autistic daughter? 🤔
mustang19671967 | mustang19671967
Standing up for your child against a misguided relative 👏
JTD177 | JTD177
Setting boundaries with in-laws regarding autistic daughter's privacy 🧩
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Consulting daughter's doctors first shows true understanding. SIL needs humility.
Affectionate-Plan187 | Affectionate-Plan187
Defending decision to give autistic daughter birth control. 🔥
Bad2bBiled | Bad2bBiled
Understanding high and low support needs in autism 🤔
caffeinatedpixie | caffeinatedpixie
Autistic commenter defends mom's choice to protect daughter's autonomy 👏
ilove-squirrels | ilove-squirrels
Defending a mom's tough decision against judgmental family member 👊
Sharp_Replacement789 | Sharp_Replacement789
NTA, commenter supports parent's decision and tells off SIL 👏
HikerTom | HikerTom
Mom receives backlash for decision regarding daughter's autism treatment. NTA.
MNConcerto | MNConcerto
Supportive comment from a fellow guardian of an autistic child.
kibblet | kibblet
Supportive ABA therapist praises mother's decision to help autistic daughter 👏👏👏
RokPperSisrLizrdSpoc | RokPperSisrLizrdSpoc
Supportive comment from someone who works with kids with disabilities.
CDSherwood | CDSherwood
Respect daughter's privacy, explore other causes of pain. 💊👩⚕️
threefrogsonalog | threefrogsonalog
Controversial comment sparks debate on permanent sterilization vs birth control 🤔
Martha90815 | Martha90815
Legal capacity and medical decisions for severely autistic adults. 👨🌾
Expression-Little | Expression-Little
Unwelcome SIL gets sassy response for overstepping boundaries 🤩
Old_Crow13 | Old_Crow13
Mother's difficult decision regarding daughter's medical treatment receives support 🤝
Any_Syrup1606 | Any_Syrup1606
Prioritize professional advice over in-laws' opinions for Layla's sake 👍
peanutandbaileysmama | peanutandbaileysmama
Taking away autonomy? NTA's SIL logic backfires 😍
pepperpat64 | pepperpat64
As a caretaker, it's your responsibility to make tough choices 💪
XBlackSunshineX | XBlackSunshineX
Controversial suggestion of ovary removal sparks debate 🤔
Chipchop666 | Chipchop666
Setting boundaries for a developmentally challenged person is okay. NTA 👍
kevin_ramage89 | kevin_ramage89
Pediatric nurse defends mother's decision to put daughter on birth control 🩺💊
bagladybohemian | bagladybohemian
Parents make decision to help their daughter in pain. NTA 👍
BeBa420 | BeBa420
Protecting her well-being: NTA for giving daughter birth control. 💊
messy_tuxedo_cat | messy_tuxedo_cat
NTA. Daughter's painful periods led to mom's impossible choice 😢
noonecaresat805 | noonecaresat805
Cutting out toxic family members: NTA wins support 👏
mad0666 | mad0666
NTA. Commenter defends mother's choice and calls out critics.
happytortoise30 | happytortoise30
Don't share your struggles with unsupportive friends. #NTA
heartofom | heartofom
Care team supports mom's decision, SIL can f**k off 👍
IamtheRealDill | IamtheRealDill
Preventing unwanted pregnancy when kids can't make adult decisions 😢
fed_up_with_humanity | fed_up_with_humanity
Asking the tough questions about fertility and autism. NTA.
bogo0814 | bogo0814
Compassionate response to mom's impossible choice 👏
Apprehensive-Rain784 | Apprehensive-Rain784
NTA - Parents making tough medical decisions for their child 👍
anon_notanon | anon_notanon
Defending a special needs mom against unsolicited criticism 💪
everellie | everellie
Mother makes tough medical decision for autistic daughter. She's NTA 👏
Top-Inspector2552 | Top-Inspector2552
A supportive comment applauding a mother's difficult decision. 💙
icantfindausernamegr | icantfindausernamegr
Expertise vs Overstepping: Family Conflict over Autistic Daughter's Health 😢
NellieLovettMeatPies | NellieLovettMeatPies
Difficult decision for a parent witnessing their child's pain. 💔
Bl8675309 | Bl8675309
Parents' tough decision on daughter's birth control sparks agreement.
Electrical-Ad-1798 | Electrical-Ad-1798
SIL's invasive behavior causes harm. Birth control is necessary. 🤨
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Uninformed SIL thinks autistic daughter will have pregnancies? NTA mom.
Proud_Ad_8830 | Proud_Ad_8830
Dealing with ignorance in family. Sometimes silence is golden.
uprssdthwrngbttn | uprssdthwrngbttn
NTA. SIL's virtue signaling is BS. You made the right decision 👍
petulafaerie_III | petulafaerie_III
Expert praises practice for individuals with disabilities, advises to ignore SIL.
Professional-Raise94 | Professional-Raise94
Tragic situation where a parent had to make a tough call 😢
ServantofShemhazai | ServantofShemhazai
Difficult decision made with Layla's best interest in mind. NTA 👍
Nickidewbear | Nickidewbear
Birth control helps protect fertility, SIL is incorrect. NTA 👍
SourNnasty | SourNnasty
Defending a mother's medical decision for her disabled daughter 🤝
rainbowsforall | rainbowsforall
Difficult but responsible decision made with compassion 👏
247Justice | 247Justice
Explaining the ethical dilemma faced by the mother. 🤔
basketballwife | basketballwife
Skipping periods is reasonable and NTA is justified 👍
TlMEGH0ST | TlMEGH0ST
SIL criticized mom's decision but won't help with daughter's pain 😒
Here_WolfyWolfyWolfy | Here_WolfyWolfyWolfy
Heartbreaking struggle of caring for severely autistic daughter's menstruation 😢
RoseDeBleu | RoseDeBleu
Birth control isn't just contraception, it's medicine 💊. Don't let ignorance shame you.
gwen21420 | gwen21420
Protecting daughter's privacy on birth control while being an understanding parent 👍
redfancydress | redfancydress
Protecting daughter's autonomy, regulating cycles, and retaining routines. 👏
MissFortunateOne | MissFortunateOne
Supportive comment suggests partial hysterectomy for daughter's painful struggle.
WaterElefant | WaterElefant
Misinformation about birth control sparks criticism and disbelief.
Constant_Dirt_43 | Constant_Dirt_43
Sil's lack of understanding of autism leads to NTA decision 👏
Mentalcomposer | Mentalcomposer
Defending a child's well-being against an ignorant SIL 👊
asiaheather81 | asiaheather81
Mother defends decision to put daughter on medication for health reasons.
SuzeCB | SuzeCB
Making tough decisions for loved ones on the spectrum 👏
CyberTurtle95 | CyberTurtle95
Mother shares how birth control helped her autistic daughter. NTA.
amysthia | amysthia
Supportive comment on difficult choice for daughter's health 🙌
Queen_Aurelia | Queen_Aurelia
