AITA for telling an infertile woman that "fur babies don't count"?

In a world where bonds are often forged through shared experiences, a young man finds himself navigating the complex social terrain of his new workplace.

Surrounded by female coworkers deeply connected through their roles as mothers, he unknowingly steps into a delicate web of emotions, assumptions, and exclusion.

What seemed like innocent sympathy soon reveals a poignant misunderstanding that challenges his perception of community and belonging.

Caught between empathy and awkward realization, he faces the delicate truth that not all bonds are built on the expected foundations.

The woman who called herself "mama" and spoke of "the kids" is not part of the motherly circle in the way he believed, but rather a devoted caretaker of her feline companions.

This revelation shines a light on the nuanced ways people seek connection and the painful spaces where exclusion can take root, even in the most well-meaning environments.