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Woman Refuses to Bond with Late Husband’s Secret Child

by Diply Social Team
2 years ago
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Seven years ago, a woman’s husband tragically passed away. A few months later, a 15-year-old girl showed up at her door, revealing she was her late husband’s daughter from an affair. The woman reluctantly took her in, but made it clear she would not be a mother figure. Now, the girl wants to connect and be considered a daughter, but the woman is refusing. The internet is divided on this issue.

Unexpected Visitor

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The Affair Child’s Background

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No More Payments

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Shocking Revelation

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Offering Help, But No Love

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Living Together

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Resentment Lingers

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Parting Ways

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Seeking a Mother Figure

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Refusing the Role ❌

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

No Love, Just Help

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Standing Her Ground

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Mixed Opinions

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taacclongtimeago | taacclongtimeago

Divided Opinions: Who’s Right?

The woman helped her late husband’s affair child out of necessity, not love. Now, the girl wants to bond and be considered a daughter, but the woman refuses. With opinions divided among friends and family, it’s hard to say who’s right in this complex situation. Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional rollercoaster…

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Wife’s UNBELIEVABLE Reaction When Husband & Son’s “Bonding” Goes Too Far

Stepping up for a lovechild is commendable , but bonding not necessary

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titsxmcgee | titsxmcgee

NAH… OP not obligated to be mother, but could consider alternative roles

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Terrorizza | Terrorizza

To take in or not to take in, the comments are divided

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undercoverintrovert | undercoverintrovert

Debating whether OP’s comment was unnecessarily cruel to stepchild.

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[deleted] | [deleted]

Divided opinions on late husband’s secret child, but sympathy for her.

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cricket73646 | cricket73646

Red flags raised about the timeline of the story

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Develyna | Develyna

Refusing to bond with a traumatized child is evil . Emotional abuse.

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borkulthebreast | borkulthebreast

Commenter calls out OP for lack of compassion towards stepchild

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Lozzif | Lozzif

Divided opinions on woman’s refusal to bond with late husband’s child

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PoliteAdHominem | PoliteAdHominem

Don’t limit love. YTA for refusing to bond with stepchild.

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Speakklife | Speakklife

Commenter thinks OP is the a**hole for not being a mother figure to her late husband’s secret child who stayed with her during adolescence.

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[deleted] | [deleted]

Woman refuses to bond with late husband’s child

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Coco_Coug | Coco_Coug

Ignoring your late husband’s secret child is cruel. YTA

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festivehedgehog | festivehedgehog

Commenter criticizes woman’s inability to show love to stepchild. YTA.

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curious011 | curious011

Commenter calls out family for being AH, suggests therapy.

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nicetoque | nicetoque

Woman neglects husband’s secret child, called out for abuse. YTA

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JackSparrowscompass | JackSparrowscompass

Empathizing with her, but no a-hole here

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vicevans01 | vicevans01

Love can’t be forced. Honesty is the best policy.

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sqitten | sqitten

Failing to bond with late husband’s child – YTA receives backlash

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imperial87 | imperial87

Woman refuses to bond with late husband’s child. Commenter calls her out. YTA.

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aawndrayah | aawndrayah

Heartbreaking situation. Can family members help bridge the gap?

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JohnChapter11Verse35 | JohnChapter11Verse35

Engage with the innocent child, YTA if you don’t.

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OkSureButLikeNo | OkSureButLikeNo

Questioning the authenticity of the post and the girl’s age

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sweetstigma | sweetstigma

Compassionate response encourages empathy and understanding

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SammyLoops1 | SammyLoops1

Compassion turned into a relationship. Can’t cut ties now

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[deleted] | [deleted]

Taking in a child and emotionally neglecting them? YTA

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Medimandala | Medimandala

A love child shares their experience, highlighting the loneliness they feel.

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f_this_life | f_this_life

Stepmom’s cruelty towards husband’s secret child is unjustifiable

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indi50 | indi50

Family refuses to take in late husband’s secret child ‍♀️

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lacyjacobs | lacyjacobs

Heartbreaking situation for child left without parents and support

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randomizer302 | randomizer302

Woman receives criticism for being honest with late husband’s child

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shesavillain | shesavillain

Accepting stepchild not mandatory, but situation is unfortunate

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juniperberry52 | juniperberry52

Woman criticized for refusing to bond with husband’s child

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thisisnotmath | thisisnotmath

Survivor criticizes woman for refusing to bond with late husband’s child.

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theflesh101 | theflesh101

Don’t let hurt cloud your judgment, be compassionate

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Becks467 | Becks467

Commenter calls out neglectful behavior and suggests alternative solutions.

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barleyqueen | barleyqueen

Navigating family secrets and grief. No blame, just empathy

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GodofHate | GodofHate

Redditors call out commenter as the a-hole for disliking kids

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[deleted] | [deleted]

Commenter defends late husband’s secret child, but receives backlash.

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CompetitiveYoung9 | CompetitiveYoung9

Deceased husband’s secret child needs compassion. YTA needs empathy.

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Burnham113 | Burnham113

Woman refuses to bond with late husband’s secret child

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dawniej11 | dawniej11

Commenter calls out OP for mistreating late husband’s secret child

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uhlvin | uhlvin

Stepmom faces backlash for refusing to bond with stepdaughter

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sirvancealot1 | sirvancealot1

Heartbreaking story of half-siblings being treated like s**t

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whoopiecushions | whoopiecushions

Commenter calls out OP for being coercive towards a child

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vandyrik | vandyrik

Setting boundaries with stepchild – NTA for saying no

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Nebsy_Websy | Nebsy_Websy

Commenter sympathizes with late husband’s secret child, calls OP YTA

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myxgreasyxflannel | myxgreasyxflannel

Heartless stepmother refuses to accept husband’s secret love child

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