Man Kicks Mom Out for ‘Praying’ Wife’s Unborn Child Is ‘Healthy’ After Prior Stillbirth. Now She Wants an Apology

A 37-year-old father shared a deeply personal family conflict on Reddit recently: a tense dinner led him to ask his mother to leave over what he called hurtful remarks about his pregnant wife — and now his mother is demanding an apology.

The couple, who tragically suffered a stillbirth three years ago and have a 10‑year‑old autistic son, is expecting again. With the wife now 21 weeks pregnant and receiving therapy for severe anxiety, the situation inside the family changed dramatically during what was meant to be a supportive gathering.

According to the husband’s Reddit post, his mother repeatedly hinted at worries about the unborn child’s mental and physical health, mentioning their autistic son and past loss. “My mom began talking [about] how hopefully this one’s born healthy mentally and physically implying our son’s autism,” he recounted, adding that both he and his father asked her to stop.

But the mother persisted—bringing up the stillbirth and the wife’s age, and stating that she would be “praying for us because it’s more likely to happen if it’s happened before and my wife’s age plays a factor now as well”. That final comment prompted the husband to ask her to leave their home — a decision that upset everyone but was rooted in his desire to protect his wife’s emotional well-being.

The evening wrapped up with the father apologizing on the mother’s behalf. However, the conflict continued with the mother texting later: calling her son an “a——,” claiming he “broke her heart,” and accusing him of overreacting for asking her to pray. “She’s still waiting for an apology,” he said, torn between family loyalty and setting necessary boundaries.

The Reddit post has sparked wide discussion about parenting, trauma, and family boundaries in delicate times. Supporters praised the husband’s decision to prioritize his wife’s mental health, while others wrestled with the complexities of conflict within tight-knit families.

• Post-traumatic anxiety: After a stillbirth, families can experience ongoing trauma and stress, often requiring clear boundaries to prioritize healing.
• Protective parenting: The husband’s concern for his wife’s mental health reflects a growing awareness of the emotional risks of pregnancy after loss.
• Family dynamics: The clash illuminates how even well-intentioned “prayers” or concern can feel invasive or hurtful in the shadow of past grief.

The couple is awaiting an apology from the mother — though it’s unclear whether reconciliation will include setting new ground rules about emotional safety and respect. As the pregnancy continues, healing and communication within the family appear to be at an emotional crossroads.