A teenager named Mimi felt hurt and betrayed after her mom promised she’d babysit her mom’s boyfriend’s son without asking her first. Already overwhelmed with school and stress, Mimi felt treated like a nanny, especially when her mom sided with her boyfriend during the argument.
She’s now questioning whether her mom respects her boundaries. Advice offered encouraged Mimi to acknowledge others’ stress without taking blame, set clear boundaries going forward, and remember that parents can make flawed decisions—ones that hurt, even if they aren’t meant to.
