Imagine attending a family gathering, only to find your estranged father holding your baby without permission! 😳 That's exactly what happened to one woman, who had cut ties with her father 16 years ago after he left her mother for another woman. Now married with a child and another on the way, she found herself face-to-face with her father at a cousin's party. Little did she know that the night would take a dramatic turn, leaving her fuming and questioning her cousin's loyalty. 😤💔
😱 Family Gathering Turns Sour: Estranged Father Holds Baby Without Permission!
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A Family Affair Turned Nightmare 😨
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a woman's estranged father held her baby without her permission at a family gathering, causing her to see red and leave the party in a huff. 😡 But the drama didn't end there! The father took to Facebook, portraying himself as the victim and painting her as a heartless monster. 🤬 To make matters worse, he's been posting about her and sharing her childhood pictures without her consent for years. With the internet's support, she now feels validated in her actions. 💪 Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation...
Stand your ground! NTA for setting boundaries with family 👏
juswannalurkpls | juswannalurkpls
Setting boundaries with estranged father, sympathy on Facebook is juvenile 🙅
OilSeeYouL8er | OilSeeYouL8er
Cutting contact with estranged father and family after unwanted contact.
vodka_philosophy | vodka_philosophy
Supportive commenter defends OP and jokes about being a stranger 😄
monster_young | monster_young
ESH: Commenter and replies debate OP's decision to attend family event.
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA for not wanting father to hold baby, but should seek therapy for excessive anger towards him.
classactdynamo | classactdynamo
Commenter defends OP, suggests projection by previous commenter.
cortsnort | cortsnort
Commenter calls out OP's biased narrative and recommends reflection.
mg521 | mg521
Debate on whether OP was justified in cutting off their father.
ious_D | ious_D
Family drama at a gathering leads to ESH situation.
Ita_AMB | Ita_AMB
Cheating father causes family rift, but is estrangement justified? ESH
mujeresliebres | mujeresliebres
Misunderstanding or not, consent is important when holding someone's baby 👶
liarslittlepretty | liarslittlepretty
Setting boundaries as a parent is important 👍
singinscotlawyer | singinscotlawyer
Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for healthy relationships 👍
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA. Don't engage with his post, let him reap what he sowed 👍
never_say_never | never_say_never
NTA for not allowing estranged father to hold baby, but consider letting go of grudge.
DocSternau | DocSternau
Who cares about the estranged families page? NTA for sure! 😊
sknyjros | sknyjros
16 years of estrangement and a baby leads to drama.
iqbal93 | iqbal93
Cousin and dad crossed the line. NTA for standing up.
Thrwforksandknives | Thrwforksandknives
Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary. YTA verdict.
mghwsh | mghwsh
Father holds baby without permission, cousin defends him. Who's TA?
CassieBear1 | CassieBear1
NTA for cutting off lying, cheating father who chose mistress over family.
saddoggirl | saddoggirl
Unconcerned about online opinions, commenter is not the a-hole.
LeMot-Juste | LeMot-Juste
Grow up! 🙄 Commenter calls out bad behavior.
tdogg240 | tdogg240
Don't let your estranged father's words get to you 🙏
Upgradedcannonfodder | Upgradedcannonfodder
OP's bitter attitude towards their estranged father sparks concern. 💔
dacoyle | dacoyle
Set boundaries with family, even if it's tough. 👍
EvilAuntBecky | EvilAuntBecky
No more family events? 🤔 Commenter thinks so. Replies agree.
daffoils7 | daffoils7
Standing up to an abusive, estranged father. NTA 👏🏼
Missa7610 | Missa7610
Estranged family Facebook group attracts self-absorbed a**holes. NTA.
Dan-D-Lyon | Dan-D-Lyon
NTA for setting boundaries with estranged father. Congrats on family!
Ayelmar | Ayelmar
16-year-old advises estranged father to seek therapy for resentment.
BeeDiggety | BeeDiggety
Cutting off toxic family members is never easy 🚫, but sometimes necessary. NTA.
jennlovesyarn | jennlovesyarn
Respect for the mother's rules, empathy for her pain. Congrats! 🎉
princess-cupcake17 | princess-cupcake17
Father holds baby without permission after 16 years. NTA
cloveroli | cloveroli
Curious about the dad's past behavior, seeking context 🤔
Alarming_Regret | Alarming_Regret
Insightful comment on dealing with estranged parents and toxic beliefs 👍
Cute-Hawk | Cute-Hawk
Cousin and estranged father act entitled to baby, OP not in the wrong. 🙄
awkwardly_competent | awkwardly_competent
Setting boundaries with family can be tough 😢
Reading4LifeForever | Reading4LifeForever
Father holds baby without permission: Miscommunication or overreaction? 😕
zugzwang_03 | zugzwang_03
Don't let the narcs get to you! You're NTA 👍
wind-river7 | wind-river7
Protecting your baby is top priority! 👶 NTA for setting boundaries.
luvingme | luvingme
Cutting out toxic family members for the sake of your own family 👏
ButterSunflower | ButterSunflower
You did the right thing 👍
[deleted] | [deleted]
Trust issues arise after unwanted baby holding at family gathering. 🤔
deadlyhausfrau | deadlyhausfrau
Agreed! 👍 No way that baby was safe with him.
RoxyMcfly | RoxyMcfly
Reconnecting with estranged father holding baby without permission. 😊
enamarduk | enamarduk
NTA for not wanting estranged father near your child. 💔
[deleted] | [deleted]
Estranged father holds baby without permission, NTA feels disrespected 😕
DawnWalkerW0lf | DawnWalkerW0lf
Father's manipulative move with baby enrages commenter
LostSoulsInRevelry | LostSoulsInRevelry
Cutting ties with toxic family members is necessary. 🙌
BlackWaygook | BlackWaygook
Asserting parental rights. NTA 👏
Supersonicspeed24 | Supersonicspeed24
Cousin's mistake leads to trust issues. NTA.
Dana07620 | Dana07620
Protecting your baby is top priority! 👍
abbigirl184749 | abbigirl184749
Dreams can be a warning sign 😱
[deleted] | [deleted]
It's your baby and your decision. Cousin should have known better.
[deleted] | [deleted]
Estranged father wants to be called grandpa, NTA says no.
LGMHorus | LGMHorus
Commenter suggests more communication is needed for family healing.
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NTA. Upholding boundaries with estranged father. Cousin and father TA.
bluecarnallove | bluecarnallove
Cutting toxic family members: 🙌 or 👎?
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
Setting boundaries with family can be tough 😞
ellahood2003 | ellahood2003
Estranged father holds baby without permission, NTA sets boundaries.
caffeinatedmermaid17 | caffeinatedmermaid17
Respectful NTA cousin holds baby without permission, dad manipulates on Facebook
rikishocker | rikishocker
Betrayal of trust with estranged father holding baby without permission 😱
ktheway | ktheway
NTA - Family disrespected boundaries, cousin at fault for allowing it. 👏
KittyKiitos | KittyKiitos
Stepmother's knowledge of father's marriage impacts judgement. 🤔
Corginos_Dorkus | Corginos_Dorkus
Handling an estranged father holding a baby without permission - NTA
Bairbearbarebear | Bairbearbarebear
Readers sympathize with the mother's frustration and anger 😠
WickedLovely90 | WickedLovely90
