Hidden recordings are illegal evidence. And secretly recording someone is illegal too

"You need to stop telling people I am a bad person" I hate this saying with a passion, as it was exactly what my mother would say before I went to therapy sessions I had for my anxiety. I wondered why I had anxiety problems until I left that household.

She can't sue you for slander unless 1. it's false, 2. you know it's false, 3. it actually affected her reputation and damages her in a concrete way

Okay, so I'm in therapy, and here's what I know. This is in violation of the patient privacy act, she cannot legally do this.

Let her sue you, then countersue for invasion of privacy, secretly recording you, and HIPAA violations (yes, _this_ is something that HIPAA actually covers).

story 1: OP needs to move away from their mother story 2: OP needs to rethink their relationship story 3: same as story 2 story 4: hope OP never have to see them at work again story 5: dude needs to pull out and leave

Let the mom in the first story sue, and watch as she's laughed out of the court... and into the cell.

Oh dude that first one made my blood boil- My mom got angry at me for not wanting to attend family therapy since I knew she wouldn't like what I had to say and would take it out on me at home- The fact that the mom in the first story recorded the session and had the audacity to say what she did and threaten OP is just absolutely infuriating- What a narcissistic jerk Also dude the last story is a classic case of projection he needs to RUN

In regards to the first story: just take your mum to court on basis of invasion of privacy! or let her take you you to court and tell them that the recordings are from your therapy session that you had to have in your home due to the covid situation. and considering the law in your state I don't think the judge would actually consider her story and reason for taking you to court to be a wise decision on her part and either slap her with an enormous fine or send her to prison. You should also probably tell to the Court about your childhood and how you were literally forced to care for everybody else in your family why your mother is basically a giant lazy b. And definitely ask for a restraining order and that she shows the police were the camera is so you can destroy it! I really think that's the best option for you. In regards to the fourth story: you should definitely report her to human resources and tell them that you are experiencing a toxic work environment because of her and that you are being mistreated by her. and you should definitely include that if they don't do anything that you are taking them to court for allowing a toxic work environment to Fester. legal action usually is enough to get them off their lazy but and actually make them do some action ( if anybody who is in human resources read this then don't take this personally. I just have heard of a many stories about human resources don't do anything until it's too late. and a tip is there is one complaint do an immediate investigation incognito. it will save you later down the road) and she'll probably be fired or at least severely reprimanded. and you're not supposed to be able to do everything even after a month of service at that restaurant. just because you've been working there a while doesn't mean you will be able to do everything. plus I have kind of a similar problem that if people don't tell me what to do I don't know what to do. but anyway I hope that woman gets a big plate of karma.

Story 2: The Girlfriend has already checked out of the relationship and it's over - cut your losses and walk away

2:37 That's the whole point of a therapist, to say how you truly feel, even if it's about someone else.

The first story. Yes get a lawyer. If she wants to dig her own grave by revealing the illegal recordings she's made. Then personally I'd say let her. I do know that it is illegal and all and from what it sounds like. If this happens. The mother may be going to jail as well. Especially if she shows what she is recording in court. Ignoring what the mother did to OP for a second. Recording a therapy session without consent is a major health care wadda-call-it. The therapist might also bring a law suit against the mother as well.

Story #1: So the mom wants to take the O.P. to court. MAN I wish I was a lawyer! Just thinking about all the fun I'd be able to have at the mom's expense is making me feel all tingly! I mean if she's really willing to BREAK THE LAW by SECRETLY RECORDING THE THERAPY SESSIONS, then it's pretty clear that the O.P. actually HAS A REASON to tell the therapist all that stuff!

That last story is unbelievably infuriating. That girl needed to be single yesterday

"don't talk about me to your friends" "stop telling people about my bad behaviour" LOL sounds like things i've heard myself. This mother is toxic to the core !

Story #1: Never interrupt your enemy when they're making a mistake. Your mom doesn't behave like family, and seeing as she doesn't put your best interests as priority, I'd consider her an enemy.

That 4th story hits so close to home, i left my first job shortly after i was basically put down by both a co-worker and the boss in the first week, made fun of by the boss for my choice in career, and was told i wasn't performing well in my first week for not understanding certain things or needing clarification, not to mention the co-worker constantly tattles on me when i either ask a question or mess something up by accident, and after talking to friends and family, decided to just leave it and be done with it since it was just unacceptable for them to treat me like that.

21:40 (Girlfriend being a hypocrite) The guy already lost his bubbly personality, so yeah, it'll come to a point where he has no expressions. It's bad for the OP's mental health I'm sure.. also- Story 1: Santa Claus after hearing that it's illegal:

I would counter sue. Illegal surveillance, extortion, intentional infliction of emotional stress, abuse of process, malicious prosecution, etc.

Therapy is protected under HIPPA she’s not supposed to have that information if ANYTHING you can sue her for getting medical information without your consent. That’s also against the law

Story 1 I would say let her try to use them if she does that would mean she illegally recorded OP and in a court of law that would shut down her case in favor of OP

So, if the first story is true, I'd advise OP to get a lawyer involved. I'd also make the police aware. If your mom ended up suing, I'd suggest an Anti-SLAPP counter suit. Also, try having her arrested for breach of confidentiality and invasion of privacy.

The mom recording the therapy session sounds like something my dad would do

In the first story technology the daughter can take her mother to court for technically blackmail. Plus her mother secretly recording the therapy session is I believe a form of a violation of HIPAA. Which I believe could be a fine of around $50k and minimum 1 year prison (not jail PRISON). I would suggest taking her to court first but in a way I would highly suggest letting the mother take the daughter to court. That way her mother can stew in her own mistake and it will look even worse on the mother because it will be her big mistake of actually fallowing though with it. Either way it will look bad on the mother.

The therapy one no you are 100% absolutely not in the wrong. It’s illegal to do that and to use it as blackmail is downright awful. I too have a therapist and what we talk about is no one’s business but my own the fact your mom went out of her way to do this to you is horrible. I’ll send all the virtual hugs that I can and hope you can settle this.

I really like this narrator. He listens to the story and shows a lot of empathy and thought to the OP on each story. The other narrator makes every story about himself, and it drives me nuts, I always skip the commentary or the whole vid. I hope he learns a bit from this one. Always love these stories and your comments!

First story: OP, you said it yourself what your mother did is ILLEGAL. Whether or not what you said is slander, ehat you said was said to your therapist durring a session that was meant to be 100% private between you and your therapist. I don't think she could use illegally obtained material as evidence, especially for a civil (and not criminal) case

Story 2: OP needs to rethink their relationship. If they feel their girlfriend is lying, putting friends over them, etc…they should leave. Also it is *never* to late for someone in a relationship to determine they will chill with their partner. These are friends and while friends are important it is also important to try and do the “first of” milestones with the partner. If a female said this, AITJ (in my opinion) would be on the guy’s case for ignoring the theoretical gf. That said, OP needs to either grow a pair or leave. OP not speaking up is a result of either a) not being confident enough to know his worth and state what they want or b) not feeling comfortable with their gf enough to speak up. In either case, OP needs to reflect on themself and the relationship and see why they are in the situation they are in.

Story 1: let her sue you, let her amber heard herself. There's an exact 0% chance she will win. Story 3: hopefully your boss steps up and fires the toxic worker who is harassing you. Story 4: I was thinking of feminist but narcissist fits too. Why are you with her? It's not a healthy relationship.

Well that's therapy gone for that person forever

Story 2-Right off the back OP sounds exhausting. They want to do something with the SO but only bring it up once in conversations (6? months before hand) don’t attempt to make any plans themselves and they makes all these excuses as to why a cultural event they’re connected too will make them feel left out because they don’t know anything about their culture. Like…how is that your girlfriends fault? If you wanted to do something special why didn’t you actively make plans with your GF leading up to this so she’d have a reason to decline her friends. You never verbally tell her you don’t want to go the two times she’s asks about it before she and her friends get tickets. Snd then you get upset she doesn’t report every single detail of her night after plans change to you. And the story’s not even over! I saw another comment that said she’s checked out of the relationship. Good for her! Because again, you sound so draining to be with.

Step one, go no contact, step two press charges for invasion of privacy, Step 3 let her take you to court and counter sue.

I hope OP sues her soon to disowned mother in proverty. That woman is a psychopath and needs to be in jail. The Karen waitress is being a spoiled bully that is trying to make OP either get fired or lose his job with her bullying

They might want to double check because while it may be illegal to record a private conversation it is perfectly legal to monitor your property via cameras. In that case it would have to be proven the camera was put in place specifically for recording OPs therapy sessions.

I'm 13 and have been shaken my leg since 7 it reduces my stress with school and quizzes

Fully off topic, but the youtuber is playing my favorite game

Last story: dude needs to drop this crazy chick. How do you not see that she's a manipulator and narcissist? Let her go why ruin yourself for someone like her?

There is 2 things who make 1st story had more problems for OP too. 1st she is jobless and with a kid. 2nd she can't move on because of that reason as well. So have an attorney will be hard too.

Let her take it to court. Watch how she gets destroyed by your lawyer/attorney, the jury and the judge.

she never had a case to begin with, if I remember what she was indeed illegal & could look at serious jail time for recording someone without someone's consent even if it's family, there's reason why it's called confidentiality, it's between her & the therapist, telling her not to tell anybody about her she just made herself out to be a bigger monster & the fact she says she did nothing wrong just made it worse it's lie after lie, she tells one lie only to tell another one in its place.

the 4th story op should just match her energy the next time they work together. If no one gonna stand up for you, you gotta do it yourselves.

Story 1: If my mom recorded my therapy sessions and told me I would immediately take her to court. What you say in those meetings is 100% confidential, absolutely nobody needs to hear a word from the meeting

First story : Just sue her first for the illegal recording of your therapy session. I don't know how it works in texas but I'm pretty sure in most cases all parties need to be made aware of the cameras in the shared spaces

1st story: op needs to find out if it is legal to have a camera in a public living space without other people in the house knowing about it.

I think the best course of action would be to let the mother sue for slander. Since said recording is illegal, and obtained illegally, OP can counter sue. And drain the mother.

Omfg, i used to have that sonic game when i was young. Absolutely loved it every single day.

Story 1: not a jerk l. What I would do is counter sue if she does press charges

Recording the therapy sessions like that is also a HIPAA violation.

Yesssssss Sonic Adventure 2!!! Too bad I’m packing boxes while listening. May have to rewatch for the gameplay footage lol

I am a relatively confident person "Continues to throw his insecurities over a damn trip with his gf"

I dare her to report them lol. I'd love to see how the court handles that

Story 1. Sue her. She just proved she is a narcissist and the reason you need therapy in the first place. With these recordings and her threats, she has set back your therapy by years,,, even maybe back to the start of why you needed therapy in the first place. What she did was illegal and unethical, because a therapist is not allowed to share that information with anybody or they, themselves can be sued and lose their license to practice All you have to do is get her to admit to what she did in court, which sounds like she would be boasting about it to a judge

It’s cool that you have this video uploaded on my birthday, December 30th.

the mother is so crazy, but i hope that op can take her to court.

Story 1: that woman is crazy therapy is private that woman is needed out of your life

Story 1: If your mom tries to sue you, i would immediately counter-sue for invasion of privacy. Also, since it is illegal where the OP is from, i'd press charges against the mother. Story 2: I'd tread very carefully with this gf. So many red flags here about her and her behaviour. Only a matter of time before she cheats.... if she hasn't already. Story 3: OP could be overthinking some small things, but it doesn't seem like the 2 of you are really compatible overall. Story 4: If i were the OP, i'd keep the owner in the loop more on this person. This person is very vile and almost seems territorial. Being in the restaurant biz, i see a ton of cooks and servers who act very hostile towards others because they feel their job/position being threatened in some way. I'd be going out of my way to make sure i never work any shifts with that person again, because eventually, crap will hit the fan. Story 5: The gf here is a complete bag. Dump her, and like yesterday. The longer you're with her, the worse she'll get.

I think I'd be both impressed and disapointed if the mother managed to find a lawyer stuoid enough to take a case where their client's entire case hinges on evidence they obtained illegaly.

In the story with the girl and her friends going to a hotel for the "bathroom" it was found out she was cheating.

Story 3 is peak entitlement. Bf wants sex every time you hang out and that's bad, but it's okay for you to want to go out every time. Bf then says you're digging into his wallet. Even if you pay for half the dates, you can still drain his finances by dragging him into spending his money more often than he wants to. It doesn't seem very complicated to me. This is why the modern dating scene is so insufferable. Smh.

Story 1 - just poke and poke. Let her take you to court, she’s gonna have a shock when she gets there. She could legit end up in jail.

That's why I journal.

Number 3: she is a walking red flag.

The first story, I wonder why op is in therapy

Recording therapy sessions without consent is illegal. Mother should be charged with privacy violations abd the recordings would be inadmissible in any court.

3rd story can be solved with OP talking to the guy but she won’t like most women. She will let these minor problems grow until they break up or she cheats.

That last one though

broz playing sonic adventure

I am absolutely dumbfounded by the mother in the first story. She literally recorded a therapy session (WHICH SHOULD BE PRIVATE) and threatened to use it against them in court. WHAT?!

“You need to stop telling people I’m a bad person” Then don’t be a bad person, it’s a simple concept.

Happy New Year

10:21 this story kinda reminds me of what's happening with me although it's more lighthearted. My bf and I have been together for 10 months and this'll be our first new years together. My dad has been supporting the idea of my boyfriend and I going out for new years so it can be special just between us. However I wasn't fully set on what we were gonna do and I talked to my boyfriend and he asked what my family does for new years since his family doesn't stay up for new years and just sleeps the night away. I told him my family has traditions we do every year: turn on our cars, turn on all the lights, have change in our pockets, all the doors open, the fridges and freezer open and we have a big, somewhat expensive meal (lobster tails with filets and twice baked potatoes). And although he was confused about the traditions, he said he'd love to be a part of it with my family since he thinks my family is much more exciting than his. It warms my heart knowing he wants to spend time with my family for new years even if he thinks our new years traditions are odd.

Story 2, The OP is writing as if they are victim but I feel a lot of controlling behavior there. There's things in the writing the lead me to believe that, "That's she's gonna do whatever she wants" and I simply have to deal with it. I'm suspect about only understanding one side of this story.

He is absolutely right your next session should be with the police

Mom is breaking HIPPA laws. Court would see her indicted.

Story 1: I'd just sue her to begin with. She's a horrible person.

Put your mom in jail go press charges.

Story 1 - Nah, she isn't a party in the recordings. Even one party states require the recording person to be in the recordings. Sue her first

I swear that city in that Sonic game was built on a mountain

Yo can we get a part 2 on the service dog entitled mom thing on tik Tok pls

If I remember correctly therpists counselors anyone in that practice studies confidentiality in any case of any braking said rule could or can be tried for braking the law. In any case there're in hot water for going against said rule.

Therapy sessions are private. It is literally illegal for the therapist to share details of what someone has said without their consent. That information is to remain private unless the patient gives permission to release the information. To record a PRIVATE session with private information is very much illegal. The mother's "threat" will just come back to bite her in the butt if she goes through with it.

This game is my childhood

Story 1 Ide have the mother thrown in prison and sue her for everything she is worth.

The mom in story 1 seriously could have been my mom

I hope there is an update and she got justice

"I just want to look pretty". For whom?

4TH story i get so much. there was this guy who worked with me(thankfully i only had him one of the two days i worked) and omfg he drove me up the wall, he would always play his music at full volume in the brake room while iam trying to read, and always just the one line. If you asked him to do anything he would give you an adatuide, he acted like he owned the place. Whenever he sneezed for some reason he had to shout, and i mean full on, SHOUT. First few times he did that my head would always snap up and look around becuse i thought i was in trouble! Thankfully he had two jobs and his 2nd moved his hours so i dont have to deal with him anymore but omfg he was so annoying.

1st story: Your mom just proof to to you that she really is a terrible mother.

2nd op shouldn't have agreed to go if he didn’t want to.

Therapist: Therapist The mom: The.r49*$t

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Story 4. HR better get their sht together. Coz i would have gone ballistic on her

Story 3, that's an absurd situation. How can you even consider it a viable relationship when you can't have an enjoyable conversation with that person?

2nd story, she probably thought going to the party WAS "doing something together".... Also OP says he's a confident person, but everything he says points to the opposite. That 4th story seems like confirmation bias from both sides happening. Last story 100% narcissist

Is it the mothers house? Does Texas allow you to record inside your home without consent from other people?

Story 1: My response would've been you can't file a case against me if I do it to you first. Then file a violation of privacy case against her. You would just need to find the camera, or record a conversation with her where she is admiting that she recorded you without your consent and without her presence. This would ensure it does not fall under Texas' One Party Clause.

The last story,she sounds insecure. Honestly, her negative attitude can affect u so,me,personally, I would end it. Well,I would also take her to therapy

This girl sounds like if you get in a situation with her you will have a full grown KAREN on your hands. May I just say, do not go into a relationship thinking that you can change the other person PERIOD. If its a habit you want them to break, get it taken care of before. Lieing is a habit also. And it does not change just by wanting it to. If I were in your shoes, I'd get out before you get any closer. Sorry.

Last story. This woman is narcissist as it says in the textbook

She will get in trouble