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For many people, a relationship with their mother is their very first one. And, although 63% of young adults say their relationship with their parents and especially their mom is excellent or very good, not everyone is so lucky. Some have to deal with a mother's toxicity daily.

Here we have collected the wildest examples of bad parenting done by mothers. Some of these are humorous, others downright cruel and heartbreaking. Yet they have one thing in common: most of these mothers will probably go down in history as the worst parents in the world.

#1

Should've Stayed At Home

Tweet about an overprotective mother linking lockdown to divine intervention, causing the child to feel blamed for the pandemic.

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally! I'm tired of hearing about secret government plots and labs in Wuhan. We've all know it was this ladies' fault all along. Glad she owned up.

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According to research by the Pew Research Center, most young adults in the U.S. have a better relationship with their mothers than their fathers. They're also more likely to say that their mother depends on them more than their dad.

In 2017, Statista asked Americans how they would describe their relationship with their mother. 56% claimed it's "very good," with only 1% saying it's "very bad" and 2% stating that they maintain no contact with their mothers.

#4

My Friend Hasn't Spoken To His Mother In Months. She Finds Out He's Living With His Girlfriend. He Also Shares Some Exciting News

Text exchange illustrating toxic mother-child relationship dynamics over living arrangements.

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#5

A Friend Of Mine Who’s 27 Years Old

Two tweets describing a toxic mother's invasive behavior regarding her child's eating habits.

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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine going to your GROWN DAUGHTER’s house and being a disgrace to raccoons everywhere.

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It can be hard to recognize the signs of a toxic mother. Clinical psychologist Emily Guarnotta, PsyD defines toxic mothers as those who harm their children emotionally, mentally, and even physically. They might do it through manipulation, control, belittling, or neglect. Some toxic mothers also use guilt and shame so their children feel responsible for their emotional needs.

The experts at Lotus Therapy write that the most common characteristic of a toxic mother is narcissistic tendencies. Toxic mothers prioritize their well-being over that of their children, sometimes even competing with them for attention and validation.

#7

I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom

Text conversation showing a toxic mother dismissing child's need for medication.

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#9

Extremely Racist Mother Tells Her 5 Year Old Daughter That Her Asian Stepmother Eats Dogs

Stepmom group's post discussing issues with toxic mothers and addressing children's racist remarks.

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Mike F
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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly, those types are in charge of the country for the next few years.

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When you have a toxic mother, it's difficult to distance yourself from them, even when you know keeping low contact is the best solution. A relationship with a mother affects all other relationships, Dr. Linda Mintle writes. "Our relationship with mom is one of the closest bonds two people can share," she claims.

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#10

My Mum Is Abusing Our Brand New Security System

Text conversation showing a mother's toxic demands and setting consequences for unfinished chores.

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#11

My Mother, After She Kicked Me Out When She Found Letters My Girlfriend Wrote For Me (We're Both Girls)

Text conversation showing a toxic mother disowning her child and threatening legal action.

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the fork are the cups gonna do? Spoon me? I've got enough on my plate already.

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Psychologists now theorize that we carry the trauma from the mother-child relationship into our other relationships. When a mother fails to give her child the proper emotional love and care, experts refer to it as the "Mother Wound."

Psychologist Bethany Webster was the first to use this term. She describes the Mother Wound as "the pain rooted in our relationship with our mothers that is passed down from generation to generation."

#14

My Mom Just Randomly Texted Me…

Text conversation highlighting toxic mother-child interaction over beliefs.

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Sue Denham
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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wishing *you* a simply fabulous day and hoping your deity of choice cures your narrow-mindedness.

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#15

My Mother Dearest, Whom My Sister And I Just Let Back Into Our Lives, Talking To My Sister About Her Daughter (My Niece). Behold The Kind Of Person She Is

Text conversation highlighting toxic behavior from a mother in communication with her child.

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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only appropriate action. Nan-not eff'ed up big time this round with the vile name-calling >:-(

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While Webster's definition is more about the role of women in a patriarchal society and the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters, other psychologists have since expanded the concept of the Mother Wound. Sherry Gaba, LCSW, writes that the Mother Wound "is a loss or a lack of mothering."

#16

I Guess Some People Never Learn That Their Kids Are Separate People Who Deserve Autonomy Smh

Broken phone held in car, showcasing toxic mother behavior with shattered screen.

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Lyone Fein
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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just don't give your child a phone if you don't want them to use it like a phone.

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#17

I’m Going To An Iron Maiden Concert. I’m Also Almost 30

Text conversation about a mother criticizing Iron Maiden, reflecting toxic parenting dynamics.

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Gavin Johnson
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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Nicko McBrain (the drummer) is a born again Christian, he’s serious about his faith. Their imagery is very provocative but if you actually care enough to listen to their lyrics they aren’t promoting satanism, but hey, don’t let that get in the way of your pearl clutching.

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#18

Apparently I’m Not Using The Right Essential Oils

Text of a mother sharing her struggles with a defiant teenage son and asking for advice on essential oils.

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michael Chock
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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plant extracts and oils can treat or even cure VERY SPECIFIC things. They cannot cure bad parenting or being a teenager.

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Children get the Mother Wound if their mother took care of their physical needs but failed to give love, care, and security. These types of mothers also show little to no empathy for their children, are extra critical, or had unresolved childhood trauma. Many children with a Mother Wound have mothers with substance abuse issues or an untreated mental health condition.

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#19

My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now

Toxic mother responds negatively to child's relationship, threatens to stop paying for schooling in text exchange.

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#20

My Friend Just Sent Me This. Her Stepmom Took Her Stepsister To Get Food Without Her, And Then When She Went To Go Get Food By Herself She Grounded Her

Text conversation highlighting toxic behavior between a mother and child regarding dinner plans.

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#21

Traditional Asian Parents And Mental Health Don’t Usually Align

Text exchange showing a toxic relationship between a mother and child about therapy and money issues.

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Gaba explains that a mother doesn't have to be negative, abusive, or neglectful for the child to carry the Mother Wound. But mothers who are "always distant and less tuned-into the emotional needs of their children" still have a profound effect on our future relationships. This type of relationship fosters codependency: the child always strives for the mother's approval and feels like they have to shelter and protect her.

#22

This Was By Far The Worst Incident. I Was In 2nd Grade, 7-8 Years Old And Just Went Through Some Of The Worst Trauma Of My Life And My Mom Was More Worried About Going To Vegas Then My Health

Text about a teacher's concern for a child's well-being and a dismissive response from the mother, highlighting toxic behavior.

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#23

My Dog Ran Out While I Was At A Friend's House. This Is What Happened

Text conversation revealing toxic mother-child relationship over lost dog.

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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the dog runs away when seeing her, that may have a reason....

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So, what are the best ways to heal a Mother Wound? Psychotherapist Duygu Balan, LPCC recommends getting in touch with your feelings and your inner child. She claims with have to find ways to nurture ourselves: whether that's practicing self-care like taking walks or having coffee with friends, or engaging in creative expression. 

#25

I’m A Horror Artist, It’s A Sculpture

Text conversation revealing a toxic mother warning about demons and daughter's response.

I don’t know what else to say. Sorry if it bothers anyone, I’ve been a horror special effects artist for 15 years and she has no problem when I make werewolves, vampires and other things that eat people.

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3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I'm scared of everything I don't understand, so I'm scared of everything."

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#26

My Mom’s Bats**t Insane Racist Tangent

Text message exchange with a toxic mother sharing controversial political opinions and generational differences.

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asians are immortal? My wife never told me that she's gonna live forever. We'll have to have a long talk about this when I get home.

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#27

She Has A Son Who’s So Well-Behaved, She’s Going To Punish Him For A Pack Of Ramen… That He Cooked Himself

Text from a mother about her son sneaking ramen, expressing frustration over toxic family dynamics.

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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah don't force your disordered eating on others mkay

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Another crucial step is to start "parenting" or "mothering" yourself. Essentially, it involves looking back to your childhood and identifying what was missing. "Recognizing that the ruptures in your early attachments weren't your fault will heal the damage that led to feeling unworthy of love, self-denying, and deprecating," Balan explains. 

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#28

Tough Love, For Sale

IKEA Malm bed frame disassembled, showing slats and measurements on display for sale.

The saga continues. Our son refuses to put clothes away so we sold his dresser. He won't make his bed? Getting rid of the bed. Please don't message me about how cruel I am this is called tough love, Love & Logic style. Actually, it turns out the joke will probably be on me since it doesn't appear he's learning a lesson... Anyway, this nowhere-near-new bedframe is no longer available in this color so get it while it's hot! Website pics for reference, bedroom pics for color.

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#29

This B**ch I Used To Go To Church With Made Her Kid Be A Cactus For Trunk Or Treat

Child in a cactus costume with "Free Hugs" sign, surrounded by others in Halloween costumes.

I blocked the kids' faces, but believe me when I say that this poor girl looked absolutely miserable.

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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do people hear themselves? “Hahaha, I love watching my kid do stuff she hates! Oh how I love making her feel uncomfortable!” Like, what?

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#30

My Mother Blames Me For My Sister's Husband Trying To Have S*x With Me When I Was 15

Text message example of toxic mother behavior, discussing blame and forgiveness.

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michael Chock
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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Call the cops. Tell your sister. Emancipated yourself. Find a chosen family.

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What about you, Pandas? How often do you keep in touch with your moms? Feel free to share your stories in the comments. And, if you're looking for more content about parenting, check out our articles about what people swear they'll never do to their kids and this lighthearted compilation of parents having a way worse day than you.

#31

Mom Just Asked Me For 600$ When I Work A Minimum Wage Job Then Tells Me To Stop Spending ???

Text exchange highlighting toxic mother behavior, asking for money while advising child to stop spending.

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SheamusFanFrom1987
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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell birth giver to ask for a discount or cancel it altogether. She should take their own advice and stop spending -_-

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#32

Imagine Posting This And Being Proud Of The Anger That You Just Took Out On This Kid's Form Of Entertainment

Hammer and damaged book on a table, depicting a moment of toxic mother behavior.

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#33

I Think We Should Make Leashes Mandatory For Everyone Under 15!

Text exchange about a child on a leash, reflecting on a humorous yet toxic parenting comment at Costco.

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Pernille
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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was funny. Being on a leash allegedly saved my life as a toddler, and I'm not against it at all.

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#34

Random Loving Little Messages From Mother Dearest

Text message displaying a mother's toxic behavior about shaving legs before Florida trip.

For context, my mother is weird about my facial and body hair. Once I was literally in the hospital for an accident that SHE caused and as they were cutting my clothes off me, she was more worried about my leg hair than the fact I, you know, just got beat in the head til I was unrecognizable and was not sure I was gonna make it out alive. Good times!

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Mike F
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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of questions here and the least important one is why mom is so invested in OP's leg hair.

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#35

I’m 29 And Have My Own House

Text message exchange showing a toxic conversation between a mother and her adult child about a PS5 restriction.

We were talking about me coming to grab some stuff from her house. I don’t even know. Yes, she’s paid for a lot of it as it’s partly a Christmas present, but this is another level.

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3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't accept gifts nore money from a toxic person like this, they will always hold it against you whenever they feel like it.

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#36

My Mom Didn’t Want Me Go See A Doctor

Text exchange depicting a toxic mother-child relationship over an MRI appointment.

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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please make that the final update and final time you ever contact your sh*t excuse of a birth giver, OP.

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#37

Breaking A 7-Year-Old's Heart On Christmas

Toxic mother seeks empty PS4 box to deceive child on Christmas with coal instead of a gift, causing outrage.

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#38

My Mom Thinks Im On Drugs Because I Left The Toilet Seat Up And Got A C In One Class

Toilet in a bathroom setting with a text message overlay highlighting toxic mother behavior.

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In other comments on Reddit, OP stated they were 13 at the time they posted this. Not sure if that's true.

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#39

I Literally Did All My Chores When I Was Asked And I Was Still Grounded, I Actually Can’t Anymore

Text exchange showing a toxic conversation between mother and child about chores and staying home.

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#40

Let's Hope He Didn't Get His PC With His Own Savings

A broken computer setup and personal items scattered, suggesting a toxic family environment.

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CA Hyde
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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel bad for them, being around angry alcoholics is horrible, hope they got away and are happy.

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#41

I, Bi And Closeted To My Family, Went To New York With My Boyfriend And My Mother Had Some Concerns

Text message exchange illustrating a toxic mother's reaction to a social media tag.

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#42

When You Call Them Out For Wanting Sympathy For Avoiding Their Texts

Text message exchange showcasing toxic mother-child communication.

For context, the text was the only thing my Mother did for my birthday since I’m very LC due to how she treats me. I let the message sit UNTIL my cousin contacted me saying she was telling people that she was sad that I never responded to her. You want drama? I’ll give you drama.

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Falicity Humdinger
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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least you got that! It was my birthday Saturday just gone and not even a text from my mother! I grew up with a very toxic, alcohol mother, so you could say the relationship is fragile but we have been in touch for 6 years now and very amicable.

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#43

Mom That Kicked Me Out And Filed Police Report On Me Found My Email Address

Toxic mother text message expressing mixed emotions and a request to come home.

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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP on Reddit says "What's so f*****g funny is I'm a trans man who's had a hysterectomy and I'm about to get bottom surgery here soon so the fact she's projecting me being pregnant (because I'm now the age she got pregnant with me) is pitiful."

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#44

Kicked Out At 17 And My Mom Withheld Financial Aid Documents So I Would Have To Drop Out Without Her

Text conversation highlighting toxic mother behavior involving therapy demands.

After my Mom physically attacked me and I actually stood up for myself, the police got involved and my Mom kicked me out. Luckily, a friend’s family took me in before I went to college. She refused to give me a doc for the military financial aid and continued to provide ultimatums up until her death the following year.

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SheamusFanFrom1987
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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Far be it from me to wish ill upon the dead, but I hope she left this mortal coil alone and cold. That's the least she deserves for her actions to OP.

#45

I Don't Understand How Scientology Came Into Play

A frustrated parent's social media post about a school lesson, expressing disbelief and anger about the topic taught.

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#46

For Context: I Didn't Want To Go Over To My Dad's House Because I Had Overtime At Work. Then My Stepmom Had To 'Interfere'

Toxic mother repeatedly texting "Where are you?" to child, demonstrating overbearing behavior.

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooo my sister does this! If you don't answer her texts within 30 seconds, she copy-pastes the text and sends it over and over and over again (or sends "???????" or "HELLO??????" over and over.) Then again, my sister is a clone of my toxic narcissist of a mother, so I suppose it's not surprising she's as bad as the bad moms on this list XD

#47

Welp, I’ve Officially Blocked Her On Everything…

Screenshot of social media post depicting a toxic mother expressing disdain for her adult daughter.

And she’s spiraling. This is honestly…so unhinged.

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#48

I Apparently Didn’t Respond To Enough Texts

Text messages from a toxic mother, expressing frustration and threatening to disown her child.

For reference, I’m 25, had just moved out, and this came after I had few responses due to being very sick

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#49

Kicked Out Because I Got My 3rd Tattoo

Text messages reflecting a toxic mother-child relationship, discussing tough love and independence.

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#50

My Mother’s Reaction To Me Getting A Job

Text exchange showing a toxic conversation with a mother.

We are struggling. My fiancé lost his job. I genuinely thought she’d be happy for me. I was wrong. It was an opportunity to make me feel worse.

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#51

My Mother Thought She Was The Spider I Was Talking About And Then Assumed I Was My Father

Text conversation with toxic mother, discussing phone disconnection and security, highlighting difficult parenting dynamics.

So basically I caught a spider a while ago, and she assumed that she has control over my phone which she isn’t even paying for and that she didn’t even buy

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#52

My Mom Blew Up On Me Because I Couldn’t Pick Up My Father From Work, While She Was At Home Not Doing Anything

Text conversation highlighting toxic parenting behavior, with a child expressing frustration over parental demands.

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#53

I Synced My Calendar With My Mum And Forgot I Have My Birth Control Implant Replacement Date Marked 3 Years From Now. She Saw It And Texted Me This While I Was At Work. I’m 20

Phone text exchange illustrating toxic mother behavior in a conversation about birth control and personal boundaries.

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Skogsrået
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2 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why on earth would you sync your calendar with mommy if you know she gets like this? Plain stupid.

#54

When Your Mom (62) Gets Mad Because You Won't Go Buy Her Cokes At 9pm And You Tell Her To Drink Water

Text conversation highlighting toxic mother-child relationship through argumentative messages.

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#55

Mother Impersonated Me To Bofa To Remove $1500 From My Account Of My Awarded Scholarship Money As Punishment For Her Ex Husband Not Paying For Her Vacation

Bank account screen showing $21 balance, highlighting financial stress from toxic mothers.

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#56

Not Mine. Found It On Facebook

Text message exchange highlighting toxic mother behavior over Netflix issues.

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#57

I Don’t Think I’m Going Home After School Today

Toxic text message exchange showcasing a mother's abusive language toward her child.

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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From OP on Reddit: Context: I stupidly let my mother “borrow” money from me again and she said that she’d pay me back today and that even help buy something I needed for my Halloween costume this year. I stupidly agreed to it, today comes, she doesn’t buy the 2 items I specifically needed for this costume and instead buys 3 items that are clearly for her. I got upset, vented online and I think some dumbass shared it with this waste of breath air, and now I’m here. I’m broke because of her and I don’t have my wallet and card on me right now, but at least on the streets I could die a less painful death than one I could face at home.

#58

They Are In Their Fifties

Text conversation illustrating toxic behavior from a mother, causing stress for her children.

I have a one and a half year old son. I’m a 30+ year old stay at home mom.
They called me shortly after this demanding I do something. I told them there were out of their minds if they want me to bring a violent drunk around my son. They’ve been doing this for years. I had to drop out of college to take care of my sisters because of them. I have went NC before and wanted to give them a chance to be around their grandson, but no I’m done.

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SheamusFanFrom1987
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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

About time the siblings took some responsibility for their birth giver. Please cut them off entirely and permanently, OP.

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#59

I Came Out As Bi To Her 6 Years Ago. I Thought We Were Finally About To Have A Productive Conversation. Silly Me

Text messages between a child and a toxic mother discussing hurtful comments about sexuality.

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#60

Got Shot In An Armed Robbery? Sounds Like A You Problem. In My Day We Just Died

Facebook post about a toxic mother’s harsh response to their child’s financial struggles after a robbery injury.

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#61

How Dare People Spend Their Own Money On Things?

Facebook post screenshot about streaming services during the pandemic, with a person holding a tablet showing Netflix.

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Mike F
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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heaven forbid they should maybe, read books, or play family board games?

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#62

My Fiance's Mom When We First Started Dating

Text exchange showing a mother making a racially insensitive comment, illustrating toxic mother behavior.

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#63

My Mom Started The Day Asking For Help After Going No Contact For A Month

Toxic mother threatens restraining order if her children discuss her on social media.

And ended it having to email us after being blocked on everything else, threatening a restraining order when we checks notes screenshotted and posted her own words to us on social media. I guess it was just that easy to get her to leave us alone

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SheamusFanFrom1987
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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the toxin flushed itself out of the system without prompting. If only all of it were that way.

#64

This Is The Third Time I’ve Had To Say This

Text conversation showing a child's response to a toxic mother's unannounced visit at their workplace.

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#65

My Mom Is Withholding My Unemployment And Took The Grant The Cares Act Gave Out To The Students (I’m Staying With A Friend Rn)

Text conversation showing a toxic mother's messages about controlling money from unemployment benefits.

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#66

My Birthday Was Yesterday. So Her “Birth Day” Was Yesterday Too

Social media post from a mother celebrating her daughter's success and independence after 28 years.

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#67

Just Sent My Mom An Article Of A Celebrity Wearing A Coat I Liked

Text exchange showing a toxic mother's harsh critique of a coat.

It’s always hurts when I get these types of reactions to things. Sue me for trying to have a conversation…

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Skogsrået
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2 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP should stop insisting, they will never get the approval or response they want. Move on in life without them.

#68

Mom Has Always Been Weirdly Obsessed With My S*x Life

Text exchange showcasing toxic mother-child communication over e-credit usage.

This was just one of many times she said this. She also used to ask me who I was sleeping with and when I was doing it before I was married, and assumed I was sleeping with multiple partners when I was dating my husband. Not that it even matters, but I’ve been with two people ever, one of them being my husband, the other being a long term boyfriend that I dated before I met my spouse. Anyways, I finally just stopped responding to her or trying to deny anything because it didn’t matter what I said, and eventually she quit asking

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#69

I Moved To Get Away From My Jehovah's Witness Mom, She Found My New Address. I Made An Instagram That Didn’t Have My Name, And She Found Me. I Can’t Get Away

Text message exchange showcasing toxic mother-child relationship dynamics.

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SheamusFanFrom1987
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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously OP, two words: Restraining Order. I hope she did at least try for one.