The boundaries of family relationships and the consequences of crossing them can lead to intense emotional turmoil and unforgettable lessons. In the realm of Reddit’s “Am I the A*****e” thread, individuals often seek judgment from peers on personal conflicts that resonate with many. One user, a husband, shared a particularly heartrending story about the aftermath of a family tragedy and a grandmother’s unilateral decision that led to a dramatic fallout.

“AITA for telling my mom she will never see her grandbaby again? My son just turned 1 and my wife has had a hard time with PPD. My mom knows this. My mom was at my house when we got the phone call that my FIL was in a car accident. My mom said she would watch our son for us. My FIL passed at the hospital within 6 hours of his crash. We get home and my mother cut my boy’s hair for the first time all his little curls gone. We was not planning to cut his hair yet. My wife breaks down sobbing. Full mental breakdown.

My mom was upset when I told her I hope your take a good look at your grandson because you will never f…king see him again. She tried handing me his hair as if we want it reminder of this day. My mom first refused to leave until I picked up the phone and dialed 911 to have her off my property.

The police showed up and had an ambulance take my wife who couldn’t settle down back to the same hospital her dad died at. So my grieving MIL was called again like a few hours after her husband died. My wife was given sedatives and thankfully released with an appointment for a psychiatrist in two weeks that she’s ordered to go to.

My mom has been cut off and blocked but my brother called saying she’s is so upset and thought she was doing us a favor because she wanted my son to look nice for the funeral.

I told my brother that I never want to see her again and if anyone tries to interfere I will block them.”