AITA for not talking to my mom after she records conversations?
At just fourteen, she carries the heavy weight of Asperger’s, anxiety, and relentless insomnia, navigating a world that often feels overwhelming.
But the deepest wounds come not from her struggles alone, but from the betrayal of trust by the one person who should protect her—her mother, who turns her private moments into public spectacle, mocking her pain for the entertainment of others.
Her mother’s control has been suffocating, a constant shadow tracking her every move, stripping away any chance of freedom or privacy.
Even as she pleads for space to simply be a child, the grip tightens, leaving her isolated and exposed, struggling to reclaim her voice in a home where her vulnerabilities are weaponized against her.
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The original poster is experiencing a significant breach of trust due to her mother recording private conversations, adding humiliating captions, and sharing them publicly.
Her emotional response is one of justified withdrawal and a loss of confidence in her mother's respect for her privacy and dignity, especially given her pre-existing mental health conditions.
Is the mother's behavior an understandable, albeit misguided, attempt to share the realities of parenting a teenager with special needs, or is it a profound v***ation of trust and privacy that warrants the teenager's complete emotional withdrawal?
Where should the line be drawn between a parent's desire to share experiences and a child's absolute right to confidentiality?
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