When a 14-year-old girl's estranged father passes away, she must make a difficult decision: attend his funeral or stay away. The girl had been living with her brother for eight years after her father refused to take her in because he had started a new family. Despite reaching out to her years later, she cut off contact with him for a shocking reason. After her father passed away, his wife called her and demanded she attend the funeral, but the girl refused, citing her father's lack of presence in her life. The aftermath of her decision has left her feeling overwhelmed and guilty. But was she really in the wrong? Readers will have to read the story to find out.
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Teen refuses to attend dad's funeral and sparks family drama 👀
A 14-year-old girl has refused to attend her father's funeral, sparking family drama. The girl, who had been living with her brother for eight years after her father refused to take her in, cut off all ties with her father after finding out he only reached out to her because her half-sister needed a kidney transplant. Despite her guilt, the girl felt no love for her father and did not attend the funeral. This decision has caused her father's wife and daughter to insult and berate her, leaving her feeling overwhelmed. She is now questioning whether or not she made the right decision. Read on for the reactions and comments to this family drama.
NTA for not attending dad's funeral, he was no father to you 🚫👨👧👦
Helostopper | Helostopper
NTA. Block the adult bully's number and prioritize your mental health 👏
CrystalQueen3000 | CrystalQueen3000
NTA. Cut all ties and go live your best life 🌟
nerothic | nerothic
Heartbreaking family drama over absent, abusive father. 💔
cookiefxce | cookiefxce
Heartbreaking NTA comment and reply exposes family dysfunction and neglect. 💔
Pumpkinkra | Pumpkinkra
Check the will 👌🏠 - stepmother might mishandle biodad's estate
BarbBell | BarbBell
Fatherhood isn't just about biology. Heartfelt NTA comment.
unsungzero1027 | unsungzero1027
Daughter stands up to family for dismissing her when convenient 💪
bumblebee7310 | bumblebee7310
Brother defends OP against unsupportive father's family. NTA. 💪
10_ol | 10_ol
Brotherly support trumps toxic family drama. Block the haters! 🚫
jammy913 | jammy913
Humorous reply to NTA comment about Lola's intentions 🤣
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Stand your ground, you don't owe them a damn thing 🙅♂️💪
G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD
Cutting toxic family ties - internet stranger sends hugs 🤗
Emotional_Koala_ | Emotional_Koala_
NTA. Block them all and continue with your life. 👏
iangel19 | iangel19
Supportive comment validates OP's feelings; encourages ignoring toxic family members 🙌
spectre893 | spectre893
Harsh comment sparks debate about what makes a real father. 😬
wickedlucky214 | wickedlucky214
No respect for the toxic father. NTA wins this round 🏆
KittyPitty | KittyPitty
A strained relationship with a parent may not require mourning 💔
cosmic_jenny | cosmic_jenny
Family drama ensues after teen refuses to attend father's funeral 🙅♂️
pkkballer22 | pkkballer22
Assuming the best about Lola during a family tragedy ❤️
Lemon_Of_Squash | Lemon_Of_Squash
Lola tries to guilt a teen into attending dad's funeral 😒
EllieMacAus19 | EllieMacAus19
Stand up for yourself: NTA recommends restraining order ✊
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Breaking the unbreakable bond: Teen refuses to attend dad's funeral ❤️
Smuff23 | Smuff23
14-year-old justified in refusing to be part donor at father's funeral
squirlysquirel | squirlysquirel
Rejection hurts, NTA. Funerals are for the living, not dead.
ScorchieSong | ScorchieSong
Empathetic NTA commenters support grieving teenager 💔
RoyallyOakie | RoyallyOakie
Commenter defends 14-year-old and calls out bullies 👏
assuconu | assuconu
Standing up to bullies, even family, takes courage 👏
ShinobiSnugs | ShinobiSnugs
Maturity wins: Teen's response to dad's funeral drama. 🙌
your_thighness99 | your_thighness99
Commenter supports OP's decision not to attend dad's funeral.
Autistic_logic37 | Autistic_logic37
Support for not attending funeral, harsh words for harassment threat.
Slytherin_Yangchen | Slytherin_Yangchen
Heartbreaking comment about father-son relationship 🥺💔
RogueWedge | RogueWedge
Family drama ensues over attending absent father's funeral. NTA.
curlyg1rl | curlyg1rl
Supportive comment applauds Max, encourages blocking toxic family members. 👏
gedvondur | gedvondur
Funerals are for the living, not the dead 💀
Charming-Ad-2381 | Charming-Ad-2381
One Redditor's clever way of exposing their estranged family's behavior 👀
DisGruntledDraftsman | DisGruntledDraftsman
Standing up to toxic family: 👍 for NTA comment
NakedHandle | NakedHandle
Block them all 😎 NTA taking care of self first
ZealousidealGift9578 | ZealousidealGift9578
Empowering response to family drama with NTA verdict! ✊
Apple_Cobbler_1899 | Apple_Cobbler_1899
Supportive commenter suggests blocking toxic family members 💪
Queasy-Flower-9258 | Queasy-Flower-9258
Dealing with family drama and harassment? NTA, involve the authorities.
Responsible_Judge007 | Responsible_Judge007
Not the a-hole for refusing to attend father's funeral 💔
Particular-Studio-32 | Particular-Studio-32
Orphaned teen chooses self-care over toxic family drama. 🙌
Algebralovr | Algebralovr
Choose love and delete negativity - heartwarming comment 🥰
South_Way_3912 | South_Way_3912
Don't let toxic family bring you down. You're NTA 👏
WirelessThingy | WirelessThingy
Orphan stands up to harassing family after father's death 👊
psatty | psatty
Confusion over funeral date sparks discussion in comments 🔍❓
m0rejuice | m0rejuice
Teen defends himself against verbal abuse from father's wife.
blueberryyogurtcup | blueberryyogurtcup
Supportive comments about overcoming family drama and finding happiness ❤️
Vlorganizer | Vlorganizer
Standing up to abusive family members. 🚫🙅♀️
Distinct_Two_553 | Distinct_Two_553
Compassionate reply offers support in difficult family situation ❤️
Chelular07 | Chelular07
Stand your ground. NTA 💪
RadioTunnel | RadioTunnel
Choosing not to carry the burden of a difficult father ❤️
bigolelife | bigolelife
Skipping father's funeral sparks family drama. NTA, father abandoned.
bamf1701 | bamf1701
Live your life! 👍🏻 Block them all 👍🏻 #NTA
efrosi | efrosi
Family drama over attending dad's funeral. NTA, do what's right 💔
ppetree | ppetree
Skip a funeral? NTA. Shameful bullies harass grieving teen.
Philip_J_Fry3000 | Philip_J_Fry3000
Support for sticking with Max during family drama 🤝
Luhdk | Luhdk
Toxic family members aren't immune to consequences. NTA 🚫👨👧
AF_AF | AF_AF
Choosing not to attend a funeral: Closure or discomfort? 💔
SeaWitch1031 | SeaWitch1031
Prioritize yourself over toxic people. You did the right thing! ✊
Impressive_Alarm_309 | Impressive_Alarm_309
Supportive comment defends teen for standing up to adult harassment 👏
Emziechu | Emziechu
Sibling solidarity shines in funeral drama. 💪🏼👊🏼
Cheshire1234 | Cheshire1234
NTA. Family feud? Just hit that block button 👏
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Supportive comment receives love 🤗❤️
Mindless-Elk3535 | Mindless-Elk3535
NTA - Father wanted transactional not parent-child relationship. Stick with brother. 💪
thimbleful_of_fucks | thimbleful_of_fucks
Daughter defends her decision to skip father's funeral. NTA 👍
rak1882 | rak1882
Supportive comment defends grieving party in family drama. 👏
VerityPee | VerityPee
