Oh, dear readers, buckle up because I stumbled upon a Reddit tale that’s juicier than a ripe peach on a summer’s day. This story comes from a real person who took to the internet’s court of public opinion to ask a timeless question: **AITA for shouting at my husband at a family gathering?** Now, before we grab our torches and pitchforks, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of this domestic drama. And yes, you best believe this is a true story from the heart-wrenching archives of human complexity. So, keep your snacks close, and let’s unravel this yarn together, shall we? Roger’s Hot Take is simmering nicely, and it’ll be served piping hot by the end of this saga. 🍵✨
Firstly, we’ve got our protagonist, a 25-year-old new mom grappling with the aftermath of a tough pregnancy that left her with stretch marks and postpartum depression. And then, there’s her husband, a man who apparently missed the memo on how to be a supportive partner post-baby. This dashing Romeo has taken it upon himself to critique the battle scars of childbirth as if he’s judging a Miss Universe contest. Darling, if love is blind, someone forgot to tell this guy.
The tipping point of our tale occurred just 4 days ago when, as our heroine fed her newborn, her hubby decided it was the perfect time for another unsolicited critique on her stretch marks. This led to an explosive argument, proving that even the most patient of saints has their breaking point.
But wait, the plot thickens! At a family gathering (because, of course, there’s no better setting for airing dirty laundry), our protagonist’s MIL decides to jump on the ‘bash-the-new-mom’s-body bandwagon’, supported by a chorus of 40+ year-olds. Our heroine, pushed to the brink, makes a dramatic exit that would make even the best telenovela blush.
Now, stranded at her sister’s place, bombarded by texts supporting her hubby (mostly from dudes, because obviously, they’re the experts on postpartum bodies), she wonders if she’s the one in the wrong. She questions her reaction, despite being backed into a corner by her loved ones at her most vulnerable.
So, here it is, **Roger’s Hot Take**: Sweetheart, not only are you NTA, but you deserve a medal for not turning that family gathering into an episode of WWE. Stretch marks are the stardust left behind by the miracle of life, and anyone who thinks otherwise can kindly be shown the door. It’s time society zip it on women’s post-baby bodies. As for hubby and the in-laws, a crash course in empathy and perhaps a few dozen apologies might be in order.
In short, don’t let anyone dim your shine, especially not those who couldn’t handle a fraction of your strength. Your body has done something extraordinary, and don’t you forget it. And to the husband and his merry band of critics, might I suggest looking in the mirror? Scribbled across it, they might find, ‘Here lies someone who forgot what truly matters.’
Until next time, keep your heads high and your retorts sharper. Roger’s signing off, but always remember, in a world full of unsolicited opinions, your worth is non-negotiable. Toodles! 🌟💅
Original story
I(25F) and my (27M) husband had a child 3 months ago but the pregnancy was hard on my body especially after the delivery I have stretch marks all over my stomach and i also got diagnosed with PPD, well I am working on it now and doing better day by day but since my delivery I have been extremely tired taking care of the baby and stuff but since last two weeks I started going to the gym again with my husband. One thing which irked me was he always made remarks about my stretch marks and how I should be somewhat better by now ( he was talking about my body ) and how it always “turned him off”. I kept up with it since I didn’t have any mental strength to argue.
But 4 days ago when I was feeding the baby, he again made a remark about my stretch marks I don’t know what happened inside me but I shouted back at him and literally berated him about it so much that the baby started crying, I took the baby and went to the spare bedroom to sleep. Well since that day he has been giving me the cold shoulder and we only ever talk when it’s about the baby.
Yesterday we had to go to his mom’s house for a family gathering and midway through the night when all the people were present in a single room she brought up the topic about my body and my stretch marks and basically said its not normal that I still have them and must not be doing enough to get rid of them well all the people ages 40+ chimed in my MIL’s support I was so embarrassed and ashamed by this that I left midway but I did shout at them and I left without my husband.
I drove to my sister’s home with the baby and am living here since yesterday. Most our mutual friends ( specifically guys) support him and have bombarded me with messages about how I overreacted and it’s my fault well so did my husband this morning saying how I am overreacting and it’s nothing I should just come back, etc, etc.
I haven’t replied to any of them but I don’t have the mental capacity to even think about it but I do think I shouldn’t have shouted at them and I was wrong but I need an outside perspective.
So AITA?
PS: my husband has always been supportive and caring even during and after the pregnancy, the stretch marks on my body are the only thing he complained about and for the first time since we are married did he complain about anything.