AITA for cancelling on my mother because of my disability?

20F Here, was supposed to go to concert tonight with my mother 60F. Unfortunately a couple months ago I was medically diagnosed with a terminal disease that causes me to be very nauseous (throwing up regularly), extreme vertigo, and causing limited mobility. She booked these tickets one month ago, and even when she told me about it, I mentioned to her that there is a high chance I may not be able to go. My disability is unpredictable and a vertigo episode can start at any moment. Well today I woke up and immediately the vertigo n nausea started. I informed my mother that I would not be able to come she blew up at me. Calling me ungrateful and inconsiderate. I tried to explain to her that I cannot control when I feel unwell and it would be similar to telling her to calm down from an asthma attack. She got even more upset with me and told me that I needed to be more positive and that I was ruining her night. I wanted to go, but I literally can’t. I can’t be sitting there around people throwing up and groaning in pain. That will not be enjoyable for me or any person around me. At the same time I still feel bad. I do feel like a horrible ungrateful daughter. Should I have gone? She didn’t even ask me before she paid for the tickets.

4 thoughts on “AITA for cancelling on my mother because of my disability?”
  1. NTA obviously. You’re not physically able to go. You were up front from the beginning about the fact that this was a possibility. 

  2. NTA. It’s sad your mom has zero empathy for your health situation. I hope you have other family members to support you through your illness. Best wishes. 

  3. You are not responsible for her feelings… she trained you well.

    You are only responsible for yourself and you made the right choice staying home. I’m sorry you are going through this. You deserve support, not a guilt trip.

    NTA

  4. NTA unfortunately a lot of people simply can’t handle the reality of chronic and/or terminal illnesses. I’m sorry that your mother seems to be one of them 🫂 Positivity doesn’t prevent puking!!

    I’m also deeply sorry for your diagnosis and would be happy to chat if you ever need to vent, I’m not terminal but I have a life limiting chronic illness so I somewhat get it.

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