A 26-year-old woman finds herself in a painful situation as her mom, who is battling cancer, asks her to cut ties with her dad's ex-girlfriend, Sarah. The woman's parents had a tumultuous past, with her dad cheating on her mom during her first battle with cancer. The dad's affair resulted in a child, and the woman has grown close to Sarah and her half-siblings. Now, she must choose between her mom's wishes and the bond she shares with Sarah and her siblings.
Woman Stuck Between Her Cancer-Stricken Mom and Dad's Ex: Who Will She Choose? 😨
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The woman is now faced with a heartbreaking decision as her mom's cancer returns. Her mom wants to rebuild their relationship, but only if she cuts ties with Sarah and her half-siblings. Torn between her love for her mom and her loyalty to Sarah and her siblings, the woman refuses to abandon them as her dad did. As she struggles with this painful choice, the emotional impact of her decision weighs heavily on her heart. What do you think of her decision? Share your thoughts and reactions.
NTA, but the mom's ultimatum is toxic and manipulative 😕
pp_succ123 | pp_succ123
Don't let your cancer-stricken mom make unreasonable demands. #NTA 🙌
ThrowFarAway2000 | ThrowFarAway2000
Commenter praises OP for not being the a**hole in a messy family situation.
Ascf33 | Ascf33
Choosing family isn't always easy, but you're doing the right thing 👍
roman1969 | roman1969
NTA caught in a family shitshow, with a cheating dad. 😔
ladyk1487 | ladyk1487
Taking sides in a family feud 😔
z1x2c3v4asdf | z1x2c3v4asdf
NTA. Commenters sympathize with OP and condemn her parents' behavior.
ParanormalSpiderlily | ParanormalSpiderlily
NTA. Mom's ultimatums are toxic. Dad is vile. Tough situation. 😕
ducktruck27 | ducktruck27
Stand your ground and don't let manipulative family members win 💪
TypicalManagement680 | TypicalManagement680
A daughter caught in the middle of her parents' affair and cancer
independent_lunatic | independent_lunatic
Supportive comment calls out dad's behavior, deems OP NTA 👏
needs-more-sleep | needs-more-sleep
Commenter praises OP's kindness despite awful parents. Calls father King Asshole and mother Duchess for manipulating people.
foibleShmoible | foibleShmoible
Commenter supports the poster's decision, no drama here 👍
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A daughter's comment on her cheating dad sparks a heated debate 🤪
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Navigating family drama with grace and kindness 🙌
geegeepark | geegeepark
Commenter calls out entitlement, sparks no replies.
ketchikan78 | ketchikan78
Fans spot the resemblance to Grey's Anatomy 🤔
masterpenguinass | masterpenguinass
Supporting family doesn't make you an a**hole 👍
anniek1234 | anniek1234
Despite having two bad parents, commenter is a great person. NTA 👍
BatterSlut | BatterSlut
Forgiving dad's mistress: NTA or ESH? Commenters weigh in. 🤔
CMSkye | CMSkye
Avoiding family drama like 🤷♀️
0000udeis000 | 0000udeis000
Choosing between a cancer-stricken mom and dad's ex. NTA gets support ❤️
JustKiddiNg13 | JustKiddiNg13
A heartbreaking situation with multiple AHs, except for OP. 😢
Narshalla | Narshalla
Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out parents' behavior. 👏
Avatar_014 | Avatar_014
Commenter suggests drastic action, gets hilarious reply.
OogaBoogaOop | OogaBoogaOop
Navigating a family torn apart by infidelity and cancer. 💔
Isolated_Aura | Isolated_Aura
Stand up for yourself and make your own choices 💪
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Woman reconnects with cheating dad, gets ultimatum from stepmom. NTA.
emp9th | emp9th
Choosing between parents is tough, especially when both are flawed. 🤷♀️
greeneggiwegs | greeneggiwegs
Sarah's innocence spared her from being the a**hole. NTA 😊
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Commenter advises going no contact with toxic parents. 👍
abrokendefinition | abrokendefinition
Setting boundaries with a cancer-stricken parent. NTA 👏
tennisgirl925 | tennisgirl925
Commenter supports OP and criticizes father. 👍
SolomonCRand | SolomonCRand
Choosing Sarah over dad and mom is reasonable. NTA 👍
rfj | rfj
Choosing between a friend and a cancer-stricken parent. NTA.
rronkong | rronkong
Choosing between a cancer-stricken mom and dad's ex. NTA's advice.
shayfreak | shayfreak
Respectful commenter praises OP for being a stellar big sister. 👏
Fullmetalfan1993 | Fullmetalfan1993
Choosing between parents with cancer is tough, but NTA prevails 🙌
HappyCamper43 | HappyCamper43
Commenters sympathize with woman's difficult family situation.
yougottabekiddingm | yougottabekiddingm
Choosing between a parent and an ex? NTA, you decide. 😊
moonydog5555 | moonydog5555
Chosen family prevails in a tough situation. 🙌
ficklealigator | ficklealigator
Choosing between a partner and a sick parent - NTA
jameane | jameane
Choosing to help dad's ex's affair partner, NTA wins hearts 😍
bunkbedgirl1989 | bunkbedgirl1989
Curious about Sarah's role in this drama? Find out here! 🤔
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Commenter empathizes with OP, calls out dad's ex's behavior. 👏
MarsNirgal | MarsNirgal
Empathizing with the mom in a tough family situation 😢
AncientCupcakeFever | AncientCupcakeFever
Choosing between family and dad's ex. NTA stands firm.
not_levar_burton | not_levar_burton
Woman sets boundaries with cancer-stricken mom. NTA 👏
MongrelQueen | MongrelQueen
Choosing between a cancer-stricken mom and dad's ex. NTA stands firm.
X_EDP445_X | X_EDP445_X
Commenter agrees with the poster's actions. 👍
ShihTzuSkidoo | ShihTzuSkidoo
Commenter not at fault in difficult family situation 🙏
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Commenter's brief and nonchalant NTA response stands out.
hkjok | hkjok
Choosing between toxic parents and ex, OP is NTA 👏
BlueTressym | BlueTressym
Setting boundaries with family can be tough 😢
NiceButton7 | NiceButton7
Caught in the middle of family drama: Navigating tough choices. 🤔
JCWa50 | JCWa50
Stand your ground and don't let guilt control you! 💪
FairyFartDaydreams | FairyFartDaydreams
Support for OP's kindness and advice to not accept unfair conditions.
Yavanna83 | Yavanna83
Choosing between cancer-stricken parents, NTA keeps good relationship with Sarah
SereniaKat | SereniaKat
Choosing between family and love. Navigating difficult relationships. 💔
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Choosing between parents' drama: NTA, mom blaming wrong person 😕
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Standing up to toxic parents. You go, NTA! 💪
arsonfairy | arsonfairy
Choosing between parents is tough, but NTA handled it gracefully 🙌
jmaster02 | jmaster02
Offer support without abandoning family. Regret is a heavy burden. 😢
hellhoundd7 | hellhoundd7
Choosing between parents with cancer. NTA wins with humor.
terrificsmith | terrificsmith
Commenter takes a side in family drama, calls out others
DemoHD7 | DemoHD7
