Overbearing moms are the worst. A mom who oversteps her boundaries, emotionally manipulates, and demands that her kids be perfect is an exhausting type of parent to be around. While one California woman was out trying to have a nice day to herself, she heard an overbearing mom talking to her daughter in the next-door dressing room. It’s clear that she just wanted to rescue this girl from her own mom.
Samara (@samaraleilani) began recording herself trying on birthday dresses for her special day. However, the fun and momentous occasion turned sour. This happened when Samara realized there was a female in the dressing room next to hers, also trying on clothing. But what made the situation so upsetting was that the girl next to her wasn’t being treated well by her own mother, and Samara could hear everything.
In Samara’s video, she starts by trying on an adorable short brown dress for her birthday. She shows it to the camera and then tries on a second floral dress. She gives this one a thumbs-down, showing she doesn’t like it much. By the third dress, Samara makes a face and says she’s starting to “pick up” on the mother’s being rude and overbearing toward her daughter. She rudely tells her daughter, “That doesn’t go with this dress.” She adds, “You have a TON of shoes,” sounding annoyed by the fact.
Samara continues to try on floor-length gowns. She hears the daughter tell her mom, “I ordered a cute shirt on Princess Polly that just arrived.” She says she’s “excited” to wear it. Her mom rains on her parade, saying, “Did you ask me?” The girl responds with, “I asked you before Christmas if you liked it and you said ‘yeah.’” Her mom just says, “Okay.”
Now, this may seem like a normal mother-daughter outing and some casual conversation at first glance. But it’s clear from the conversation that her mom is continuously putting her down for her choices. She berates her for ordering something she likes behind her back. Is this a normal dynamic for some mothers and daughters? Shouldn’t we be lifting them up and telling them that they look beautiful? Shouldn’t we tell them they should be comfortable with what they’re wearing?
One commenter stated, “My mom does that. I don’t go shopping anymore now.” Another individual commented, “As someone who witnessed her mother go through this and worse with her own mother in dressing rooms, I fear I would not be able to keep my mouth shut. I would find an excuse to come out and compliment what she’s trying on or something.” Just girls standing up for girls!
