One Redditor recently found herself dealing with this kind of over-the-top grandma energy, and let’s just say it wasn’t all lullabies and cuddles.

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One grandma tried to steal her granddaughter’s heirloom crib and raise her on her own, allowing her parents to take her home only on the weekends

Heirloom crib in a cozy nursery with blue walls, next to a window and stuffed toys.

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The woman’s in-laws crafted a beautiful hand-built crib, meant to become an heirloom and cradle all family babies to come, but grandma decided she was entitled to it

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And Karen’s push for formula feeding? Oh, that was just part of her master plan. Breastfeeding doesn’t exactly fit into the schedule when you’re trying to low-key raise your grandchild as your own.

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At first, Sandra was stunned into silence, being a bit of a “pushover,” as the OP would call her. But when Karen doubled down, she finally unleashed her inner mama bear, shutting down the idea of Karen picking up Lola from daycare. Then, she channeled her inner Beyoncéand put her foot down about thecrib, telling her mom to buy her own. Honestly, good for her. I would have probably done the same thing.

Prossay that standing up for yourself doesn’t mean turning every disagreement into a dramatic showdown. It’s about knowing your worth and protecting your peace. Take a page from Sandra’s book: stay calm but assertive. If someone pushes too far, address it immediately with confidence. And yes, practice makes perfect. The more you flex your boundary-setting muscles, the easier it becomes to shut down unwanted interference.

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