Father Shuts Door on Daughters After Stepdad Abandons Them

Imagine having a strained relationship with your children, only for them to cut ties with you completely. Then, years later, they try to reconnect after their stepfather abandons them. That’s the situation one man found himself in, and he decided to deny his daughters’ request to rejoin his life. The father insists he’s not leaving anything out of the story and that he did nothing to warrant their initial rejection. Now, he’s left wondering if he’s in the wrong for refusing to welcome them back.

The Backstory

Growing Distance

The Full Story

Child Support and Joint Custody

New Lives, New Families ‍ ‍

Visits Cut Down ⏳

Name Change and No Contact

Police Threats and Moving On

Stepfather Leaves, Daughters Return?

Father’s Response

Is He Justified or Just Heartless?

After years of a strained relationship, this father’s daughters cut him out of their lives. Now, they want back in after their stepfather abandons them. The dad believes the timing is too convenient and refuses to let them rejoin his life. He insists he’s done nothing wrong and that his daughters are the ones who created this situation. But is he right to shut the door on them, or is he just being heartless? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…

NTA hurt by daughters’ actions, but should consider their perspective.

Comment section debates OP’s responsibility and possible missing context

Daughters cut contact 5 years ago, OP seeks justification to end relationships.

Father abandons family, pays minimal child support, and expects love.

Absent father receives YTA judgement, but replies explain financial difficulties.

Father called out for being absent and now unaccepting of change

Father defends his choice to prioritize career over family, receives YTA replies.

Parenting is not about revenge, give your kids a chance

Father accused of abandoning kids, but ex-wife wanted to relocate.

Curiosity killed the cat, but what about this family?

Father defends himself against criticism for limited visits with daughters.

Engaging with the idea of parental responsibility and regret.

Father sacrifices for ex-wife but daughters turn on him. NTA.

Father’s absence leads to family drama and confusion

Father rejects daughters’ attempts to reconcile after divorce. YTA.

Stepdad’s absence may have caused daughters to reconnect with father.

Father faces criticism for shutting door on daughters.

Consider reaching out to understand why they cut contact

Commenter questions father’s side of story, suspects something suspicious

Divorced father receives harsh but fair advice on parenting choices.

NTA. One comment argues against owing anything to family.

Commenter calls out father’s actions as hurtful and cold

Father refuses to let ex-wife and daughters back in life

Commenter calls out father for abandoning his daughters. Replies defend father.

Father neglects daughters for new family

Father chooses pride over relationship with distant daughters

Commenter suggests considering possibility of stepdad’s true nature.

Father receives support after daughters’ hurtful actions.

Moving on after being rejected by family. NTA

Commenter calls out YTA for not being present enough

Commenter calls out father for leaving sick wife and kids.

Commenter agrees with father’s actions. No replies yet

Absentee father criticized for not trying to patch relationship with daughters.

Father tries to be a dad but gets cut off. NTA

Absent father criticized for shutting door on daughters.

Long-distance relationships aren’t an excuse for neglecting your family.

Father chooses dream job over family, called out for pride. YTA

Commenter calls out OP for being immature.

Redditor calls out absent father, sparks no replies.

Father not at fault for stepdad’s abandonment

Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole with sass

Father not at fault for stepdad’s abandonment

Father’s past actions and lack of presence led to strained relationship.

Don’t let anger ruin your relationship with your daughters

Father skeptical of daughters’ sudden desire for connection

Commenter calls out father for withholding support from estranged daughters.

Commenter calls out lack of detail in YTA judgement