The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and happiness, but for one family, it turned into a nightmare. A young woman received an unexpected gift from her father that caused her to break down in tears. The gift was a set of pictures that revealed a family secret and left the woman feeling hurt and betrayed. She lashed out at her father, calling him a monster for what he had done. Now, she's wondering if she was in the wrong. Was she justified in her anger, or did she overreact? Let's take a closer look at the situation and see if we can determine who is the true Grinch in this story.
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Dad's 'Christmas gift' to sister sparks family feud 😡🎁
A daughter has called her father a monster after he gave her sister a Christmas gift that left her in tears. The gift was an envelope containing three photos of her biological mother and her two sons, along with names, an address, and phone number. The father had previously refused to give information about the mother, causing a strain on their relationship. The father had bribed the mother when she was 19 to carry the pregnancy to term, with the grandparents selling a house to fund the bribe. After the sister had the abortion, the father gave her the photos, which caused a major argument between the siblings. The rest of the family has taken sides, with the daughter being called a grinch for ruining Christmas, and the mother remaining silent. The fallout from this event has left the family divided, with many unresolved issues. Read on for the comments and reactions to this family feud.
NTA comment and replies call out family members for their cruel behavior towards OP's sister during Christmas gift exchange 🎁😡
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NTA. Sister deserves better. Toxic family must be left behind.
type1error | type1error
Calling out a dad's messed up Christmas gift move 💩
Shaagriel | Shaagriel
Dad's manipulation and unhealthy fixation on pregnancy - NTA
AhabMustDie | AhabMustDie
Father coerces sister's birth mother and gives her a baby as Christmas gift 😱
badb-crow | badb-crow
NTA. Dad and Mark are the a-holes. Dad went too far.
yesterdayortoday | yesterdayortoday
Supportive comment, recommend spending NYE with sister and avoiding parents.
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Supportive comment section with NTA validation 👏
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Supporting sister through toxic dad. NTA.
fuzzysocks12 | fuzzysocks12
Protective advice: Change her phone number! 📱🔒
ThrowtheKeyRA | ThrowtheKeyRA
Support for OP's stance on dad's monstrous behavior towards Amy.
AnExcitingSentence | AnExcitingSentence
Standing up to a terrible father and trash brother. 👏🏼
jujubee_303 | jujubee_303
Manipulative actions and a hidden family secret revealed - heartbreaking 💔
Willdiealonewithcats | Willdiealonewithcats
Sister's defender calls out dad's questionable Christmas gift 🎁
mercyofnod | mercyofnod
Curious about the age of commenter's siblings 🤔
kairi79 | kairi79
Debating the father's reaction to daughter's abortion decision 💭🤔
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Commenters agree: Father's behavior is shocking and cruel 😱
cinnamngrl | cinnamngrl
Father's calculated act of cruelty during Christmas sparks outrage.
Tibkin | Tibkin
A debate on who's hurt more in a complicated situation.
Love_Fashioned | Love_Fashioned
Support for NTA comment defending reproductive rights 🙌
noticemewhiz | noticemewhiz
Sibling support wins! 🙌 NTA for standing up for your sister 👏
wangomangotango | wangomangotango
Supportive comment for sister's Christmas gift, shady dad 🤔
Thia_M | Thia_M
Father's toxic gift ruins Christmas for daughter pursuing medicine 🎁👎
ninaa1 | ninaa1
Supporting sister over monster dad. ❄️
90sLady | 90sLady
NTA, but your family's gift-giving is a**hole-ish. 🎁👹
flora_pompeii | flora_pompeii
NTA stands up to a monster of a dad this Christmas 🎁
SonorousBlack | SonorousBlack
NTA defends sister's abortion; commenter sympathizes with dad's emotions 🤔
GoForBrok3 | GoForBrok3
ESH. The dad's actions were cruel, but he raised her successfully. The sister could have given other options a try before aborting. However, the dad's approach was unforgivable.
counterhit121 | counterhit121
Commenter calls out dad's gift, deeming him a monster 🎁👹
the-mirrors-truth | the-mirrors-truth
Commenter empathizes with OP's situation. 💩
smallfloralprince | smallfloralprince
Supportive comment against cruel behavior from father regarding abortion
Calamity_Jim | Calamity_Jim
Defending a woman's right to choose. NTA!
donutaud15 | donutaud15
Commenter supports OP's decision to not attend family's event 💪
Servantofbosco | Servantofbosco
Dad's projecting and attacking daughter instead of dealing with his issues. NTA 💁♀️
Taleya | Taleya
Mom's siding with a**holes? 🤔 Engage with this NTA comment.
Sabbatha13 | Sabbatha13
Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation, calls out dad's bad behavior
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Standing up to family toxicity with a supportive sibling. ✊
Chocolatejellyfish1 | Chocolatejellyfish1
Father was TA for pressuring daughter, Mark wasn't completely a Dick.
CakeisaDie | CakeisaDie
Standing up to family sexism 🙌 Take a break
princessofperky | princessofperky
A name mix-up adds to the confusion in the comment thread 🤔
Resse811 | Resse811
Sibling rivalry reaches new heights during Christmas 🎁
ScatheArdRhi | ScatheArdRhi
Ex-fiancé was manipulating her and hurt by dad's reaction.
Picnut | Picnut
Confusion over name change in comment thread. 🤔
Phil__Spiderman | Phil__Spiderman
A thoughtful analysis of the father's reaction and the sister's bravery 🤔👏
Starbeets | Starbeets
Helpful advice on managing phone anxiety for Amy's bio mom.
Vuirneen | Vuirneen
Sisterhood over everything 🤝💥 Have your own NYE bash!
UnicornCackle | UnicornCackle
Heartbreaking story, sending love and hope for healing in 2021 ❤️
Lovespieandbob | Lovespieandbob
Supporting body autonomy 🙌 You're a great sibling ❤️
InxKat13 | InxKat13
Dad's passive-aggressive Christmas gift earns him 'NTA' judgment 👎
lonelyspren | lonelyspren
Curious about the mother's role in the controversial gift 🤔
PlushieTushie | PlushieTushie
Supportive comment receives gratitude 👏
ksun427 | ksun427
Sibling support shines amidst father's cruel calculated gift 💪👫
chels2112 | chels2112
Sibling bond triumphs over insensitive Christmas gift 🎁❤️
anonoldman2020 | anonoldman2020
Supportive comment, defending Amy's choice and condemning dad's behavior ❤️
FannyMcTitts | FannyMcTitts
A cruel Christmas gift sparks family drama. NTA stands up.
almightypariah_16 | almightypariah_16
Dad gives questionable gift, commenter approves with NTA sentiment 👍
Equivalent-Horror-67 | Equivalent-Horror-67
Commenter calls out father and uncle for terrible gift - NTA 🙌
KrissyCat12 | KrissyCat12
Heartbreaking comment brings out emotions in Reddit community ❤️
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