Imagine having four kids with your spouse, only for them to vanish without a trace, leaving your children traumatized. Fast forward ten years, and they suddenly reappear, expecting to pick up where they left off. But wait, there's more! They've brought along a secret child from another relationship. 😲 How would you react? One dad found himself in this exact situation, and let's just say, things got heated. 🔥
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The Vanishing Act 🎩
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The Trauma 😢
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The Return 🔄
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The Rules 📝
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The Surprise Visit 🚪
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The Secret Child 🤫
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The Confrontation 😠
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The Standoff 🚫
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The Outburst 😡
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The Aftermath 😢
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The Disagreement 💔
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The Question ❓
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The Edits 📝
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The Resolution 🤝
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The Fallout: Was Dad in the Wrong? 🤔
After a tense confrontation with his ex-wife, our dad is left wondering if he was in the wrong for shouting in front of the young child. He and his husband have a heart-to-heart, acknowledging the stress and intensity of the situation. They decide to break the news to their kids, but not before seeking guidance from a therapist. As they prepare for the emotional rollercoaster ahead, they're grateful for the support they've received. 💕 Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation...
Ex-wife breaks agreement, commenters debate yelling vs police intervention. NTA.
tishfanclub | tishfanclub
Ex-wife uses child as prop, Dad loses it, but NTA
outloud230 | outloud230
Curious about husband's extreme reaction to secret child reveal 🤔
Amara313 | Amara313
Dad yells at ex-wife in front of child after secret child reveal. Commenters debate if it's justified. 🤷🏻♂️
PresidentBiscotti | PresidentBiscotti
Commenter defends OP's actions, deems husband's reaction excessive. NTA 👍
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Commenter sympathizes with OP's lose-lose situation in secret child drama 😞
stallion8426 | stallion8426
Protecting traumatized kids from entitled ex and her secret child 😱
tealgirl94 | tealgirl94
Setting boundaries with ex's secret child. NTA 👍
UrHumbleNarr8or | UrHumbleNarr8or
Polite but firm, ex-wife refused to respect boundaries. NTA.
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Choosing the best of bad options. NTA 👍
vodka_philosophy | vodka_philosophy
Ex-wife's secret child causes chaos, commenters agree NTA.
ewwig | ewwig
Ex-wife's selfishness affects children. NTA's dilemma and options discussed.
bionicfeetgrl | bionicfeetgrl
Ex's secret child causes marital conflict, commenter supports OP
Aether-Wind | Aether-Wind
Supportive comment offers hope for Dad in tough situation 👏
IamELMstreet | IamELMstreet
Divorced dad stands up to ex-wife's secret child bombshell 💥
lucue_ | lucue_
Compassionate response to Dad's overreaction with a warning.
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Ex-wife uses child as prop, OP yells, NTA in no-win situation 👍
Netherborn_Druid | Netherborn_Druid
NTA defends not calling police, sparks debate on parenting etiquette.
DCT715 | DCT715
Putting kids first pays off. Ex-wife's lack of care exposed.
germaniumest | germaniumest
NTA stands up for herself and tells her husband to toughen up
ms-anthrope | ms-anthrope
Setting boundaries with an ex can be tough 🤷♂️, but losing your temper isn't the answer.
SMW1984 | SMW1984
Commenter calls ex-wife 'horrible person' for secret child 💔
rorygz | rorygz
Setting boundaries with ex-wife who used child as a pawn 👍
adrienne1614 | adrienne1614
NTA, but husband right about calling police. Escalation not ideal. 🙏
magicbeen | magicbeen
Defending against emotional manipulation, NTA handled it well 💪
drewmana | drewmana
Heartbreaking comment about a parent's abandonment 😢
SodomyDefenda | SodomyDefenda
Defending against manipulative exes with secret children 😡
s-mores | s-mores
Ex-wife blindsides abandoned kids, OP is NTA, new husband piles on.
loetou | loetou
Ex-wife crosses the line, but Dad stands his ground 💪
Tsingthetao | Tsingthetao
NTA couple praised for handling ex's secret child drama 👏
denimuprising | denimuprising
Handling an unexpected visit from an ex can be anxiety-inducing 😰
letsgetpizzas | letsgetpizzas
Navigating relationships can be overwhelming 😱
ShabachDemina | ShabachDemina
Ex-wife's secret child causes chaos and husband's AH behavior
sl1878 | sl1878
Handling an ex-wife's secret child visit, advice for the dad 👍
SworninbySailor | SworninbySailor
trinaenthusiast | trinaenthusiast
chips-and-guac | chips-and-guac
henchwench89 | henchwench89
A decade of secrets and stress, but a stellar parent shines 👏
Repulsive_Sand | Repulsive_Sand
Not the a**hole for what? We need more context!
jmc259 | jmc259
cunthead11113030 | cunthead11113030
NTA. Ex-wife's surprise visit with secret child crosses the line 😱
Viperbunny | Viperbunny
Mystery comment with no replies, what could it be about? 🤔
godrestsinreason | godrestsinreason
Setting boundaries with an ex can be tough, but necessary 👍
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
Ex-wife breaks rules and only cares about herself. NTA.
K_su | K_su
You stood up for yourself and your family. NTA 👏
Qaetan | Qaetan
Divorced dad yells at ex-wife for hiding secret child 😱
LaughingCass | LaughingCass
Ex-wife uses child as shield, but Dad prioritizes child 👍
bibbiddybobbidyboo | bibbiddybobbidyboo
Police trauma worse than yelling, commenter not at fault 😞
canbritam | canbritam
Ex-wife uses secret child to manipulate, but Dad stands firm. NTA 👏
InAHundredYears | InAHundredYears
Ex-wife tries to muscle her way back in. NTA stands firm 💪
loki93009 | loki93009
Seek legal and therapeutic advice to tell kids about half-sister.
BroadElderberry | BroadElderberry
Polite Dad enforces rules, ex-wife disregards child's feelings 😠
mstrss9 | mstrss9
Ex-wife prioritized freedom over her children. NTA. She deserved it 👏
0S_A_R_C_A_S_T_I_C0 | 0S_A_R_C_A_S_T_I_C0
Dad's rules protect everyone, especially his kids. NTA 👍
BrrySax | BrrySax
Commenter expresses anger towards ex-wife's history of abandonment.
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Ex-wife's secret child causes chaos, but Dad is NTA 👍
SugarKyle | SugarKyle
Co-parenting win! NTA handled ex's secret child with grace 👏
adeiner | adeiner
👏👏👏 Kudos to this amazing father and partner! #NTA
throwing_a_wobbly | throwing_a_wobbly
Suggesting a paternity test 🤔
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Calling the police would scar the child. NTA for setting boundaries.
stappernn | stappernn
Ex-wife violates agreement, disrespects family, and gets wake-up call 💥
requiem-of-the-gods | requiem-of-the-gods
NTA commenter sympathizes with dad's struggle with ex-wife's demands.
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Losing temper with ex-wife's secret child: justified or not? 🤔
Horror-mrs | Horror-mrs
Clear judgement, but what led to this verdict? 🤔
tossout3333 | tossout3333
Dad loses it after ex-wife's secret child. Commenters side with him.
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Setting boundaries with ex-wife's secret child 👍
ilovepancakes134 | ilovepancakes134
NTA, but yelling in front of her daughter wasn't ideal 😕
alexskellington0614 | alexskellington0614
Support for NTA's level-headed handling of ex-wife's return.
Ella_phante | Ella_phante
Relieved commenter misreads title, judges NTA (not the a**hole)
Beetle_Breakfast | Beetle_Breakfast
Commenter defends Dad's reaction to ex-wife's secret child situation.
pacificoats | pacificoats
Setting boundaries with an ex can be tough 😔
Seaphron | Seaphron
Parents praised for supporting children's mental health 💪
account_-throwaway | account-_throwaway
Ex-wife uses secret child as leverage, but Dad not TA 👍
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NTA calls out husband's strange reaction to ex-wife's secret child.
DrPikachu-PhD | DrPikachu-PhD
Divorce can be messy, but OP handled it well 👍
Rolling_Over | Rolling_Over
NTA praised for being an awesome dad despite ex-wife's manipulation 👏
rlb199779 | rlb199779
Dad apologizes to child for yelling at ex-wife, NTA 🙌
blueeyed_bullshitter | blueeyed_bullshitter
