Discovering a secret family is never easy, but what happens when you find out they gave out your special nickname? This teenage girl is heartbroken to learn her father gave her nickname to his other daughter. She confronts her family, leading to a heated argument and ultimatums.
Was she justified in her reaction, or did she take it too far? Read on to find out how this family drama unfolds.
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Teen threatens to cut off brother over insensitive comment

Heartwarming story behind a special nickname

Teen refuses to share special nickname with father’s other child

Sibling feud over nickname leads to emotional confrontation.

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Teen cuts ties with father over strained relationship

Sibling rivalry escalates to the extreme

Teen tells father he’s dead to her over special nickname
Finding out your father has a second family can be a traumatic experience for anyone, but what happens when you’re asked to embrace his other children? One 17-year-old girl was asked to do just that, and things took a turn for the worse when her father gave her special nickname to one of his other kids.
This seemingly small act was enough for her to tell her father that he was dead to her and refuse to have a relationship with his other children. Was she right to react in this way, or did she overreact?
Read on to find out what our readers had to say about this story and more.
NTA for feeling hurt by father’s action, brother needs apology.

NTA for being upset about father’s second family and nickname.

Father has a second secret family, steals daughter’s nickname. NTA.

NTA for expressing hurt over father’s actions towards special nickname.

NTA. It’s unfair to expect a 17-year-old to react rationally. OP’s brother’s invalidating comment hurt, but lashing out wasn’t the solution. It’s important to talk it out calmly and navigate this as allies.

Sibling conflict over dad’s actions; NAH except dad.

Don’t let anger win. Treasure love and consider therapy. ❤️

Standing up to family can be tough, but NTA in this case

Betrayed daughter confronts dad over stolen nickname and secret family

Commenter suggests disturbing reason for boys having same name.

Sibling solidarity in the face of a**hole fathers

Parent betrayed daughter and emotional cheating caused justified outrage

Daughter stands up to father’s toxic behavior, NTA

Father’s secret family for 17 years, NTA cuts him off

Father’s twisted behavior causes daughter to cut ties. #NTA

Father steals special nickname, sister angry but don’t blame brother

Father’s actions seem unfair and disrespectful towards OP’s family. NTA.

Brother’s comment causes family rift in nickname dispute. #NTA

Discovering a second family is not a common situation

Siblings should come together and confront their manipulative father

Sibling conflict over father’s actions, but brother is understanding

Sibling’s nickname causes family feud. NTA seeks reconciliation advice.

NTA to father, AH to brother. Threatened to cut off brother.

Age difference doesn’t invalidate emotions. Give the brother a chance

Father’s actions have consequences. Half sibling deserves to know.

Teen tells father he’s dead to her, but not her little brother

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries. Good job!

Blaming dad for brother’s anger issues.

Father gives grandfather’s special nickname to daughter from affair family

Daughter rightfully calls out dad’s disrespect, brother in denial.

Sibling bonding over coping mechanisms and mutual understanding ❤️

Commenter expresses anger over family’s forgiveness towards lying father.

Commenter empathizes with OP’s situation, suggests confronting dad and his other family.

Sibling’s dismissive attitude towards nickname causes family strife.

Shocking revelation about father’s other family. Heartbreaking situation.

Don’t forget about the brother in the midst of family drama

A heartfelt apology can go a long way ❤️

Commenter calls out dad with emoji

Father uses secret daughter’s nickname for OP, NTA comment.

Empathetic response to emotional situation. Good luck.
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Teen struggles with family dynamics, seeks therapy for healing.

Empowering response to reclaiming one’s identity.

Family secrets and betrayal, father deemed a HUMONGOUS a**hole.

Setting boundaries: Not the a**hole for cutting off toxic father

Encouraging response to a delicate family situation.

Sibling loyalty tested over cheating scandal, NTA stands firm
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Brother’s bad timing causes family feud

Valid feelings on a messed up nickname, brother trying to help

Defending the OP’s stance against their dad’s behavior. ♀️

Setting boundaries with family, even parents, is important

Shocking situation with an NTA and creepy half siblings

Blame the Brady Bunch for these ludicrous family expectations

Empathetic comment supports OP’s reaction to hurtful nickname incident.

Taking a stand against toxic family dynamics

Stand your ground and cut out toxic family members.

Valid feelings, unsupportive brother. Don’t cut off everyone else. ❤

Father steals special nickname, OP’s family fails to support her

Supportive comment shows empathy for OP’s situation ❤️

Support for NTA who maintained self-control in difficult situation

Nicknaming kids for convenience, NTA calls out dad’s insensitivity

Establishing boundaries with trashy genetic donor. NTA

Family feud: Teen cuts ties with father’s second family

You’re right, NTA! Dad’s behavior is unacceptable.

Sibling intervention or not, dad messed up big time

A special nickname causes family strife. Dad takes the blame.

Girl stands up to father, tells him he’s dead to her

Daughter rightfully hurt by father’s deceit, brother needs empathy ❤️

Cutting off dad’s daughter with my nickname. NTA according to comments.

Supportive comment with advice on how to explain the situation ❤️

Heartbreaking betrayal by father leads to justified cutting of ties

Setting boundaries with family.
