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Indrė Lukošiūtė

Cousin With Cancer Wants To Borrow Baby To Experience Motherhood: “It’s Really Creepy”

Finding out that you have cancer is a tragedy. And it’s natural for your loved ones to support you during this incredibly tough time. That being said, having a life-changing disease doesn’t give you a blank cheque to do whatever you want to other people. You still need to be respectful and mindful of their boundaries.

One mom opened up to the AITA community about a particularly sensitive drama in her family. She revealed how her cousin, who has cancer, wanted to playact being a mom, so she asked to ‘borrow’ her baby for a few weeks. When the mom felt creeped out and refused this, the entire family was outraged. You’ll find the full story, including the internet’s reactions, below.

Being diagnosed with cancer can completely upend your life. However, it doesn’t give you the right to treat people however you like

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