Woman Wants To Know If She Will Be TA If She No Longer Takes Her Dog To Her Mom
Dogs play a significant role in our lives. Aside from bringing much joy to our homes, they provide owners with great emotional support.
They also help us cope with the stressors we encounter after a long day. The love and companionship they offer our families are unquestionable.
Losing a pet is not easy, especially if they have become so close to us. Grieving over a lost dog may take time, and it is completely understandable because we have grown accustomed to living our lives with them around us most of the time.
Perhaps we would treasure anything that reminds us of our beloved dogs. That is what Reddit user kokihi_55 has shared with the community.
His mother recently lost her dog named Lucy, whom she loved dearly. Before Lucy passed away, OP adopted a dog named Dexter (whom Lucy personally chose) from the shelter.
Lucy and Dexter became the best of friends. His mom, on the other hand, disapproved of Dexter.
But now that Lucy is gone, his emotionally devastated mom treats Dexter as if he were hers. Now, OP is asking the community if she will be TA if she no longer takes her dog to her mom.
Let us see how the community has reacted. Read along to know what the people have told her.
Here is what OP posted on Reddit.
She explained how she adopted Dexter, who became Lucy's best friend.
Now, OP's mom calls Dexter "her boy" and has become possessive of him.
Emphasizing to her mom that Dexter isn't her (mom's) dog, she wants to know if she will be TA if her mom is not allowed to babysit him or take him with her whenever she visits.
Here are the responses she received. The mom is in denial and is trying to replace Lucy with Dexter.
Someone suggested that it is about time for the mom to get a new dog after two years of losing Lucy.
It is her mom who has crossed the boundaries repeatedly.
Her mom misses Lucy, but she can always get a new dog.
To avoid being TA, she should first have an honest conversation with her mom.
Her mom needs to be made aware of her behavior and should be warned about it.
Since it is her dog, it should be her rule.
She will not be TA, as the dog needs to be protected from her mom.
Her dog is hers, her fur baby, and no one else can ever claim that from her. Anyone who claims Dexter as theirs is way out of line!
If the mom causes Dexter to become confused, she is not a good babysitter.
She should give her mom a dog instead as a gift.
Still the same advice: she should get her mom a new dog!
The mom is hurting, and Dexter is helping her. However, she is overdoing it.
The mom is overly attached and is stepping over her daughter's boundaries.
She must stop taking Dexter to her mom's house.
She needs to talk with her mom about the issue.
The mom is being intentionally malicious.
The best solution for everyone is for them to separate.
The mom needs to get herself a new dog.
The question is: "Is it really worth making her mom cry over it?"
The overall verdict? She will not be TA!
Her mom may have been grieving over losing Lucy, but people have suggested that she can always get a new dog. Her daughter can also give her one as a gift.
That would be a win-win solution for her mom to have another companion and for Dexter to avoid becoming more confused. What about you? Would you give the same suggestion?
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