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. 💔
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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.
PepperPhoenix | PepperPhoenix
Comment section debates OP's responsibility and possible missing context 🤔
Letsgo_321 | Letsgo_321
Daughters cut contact 5 years ago, OP seeks justification to end relationships.
ReflectionInfection | ReflectionInfection
Father abandons family, pays minimal child support, and expects love.
ChewedandDigested | ChewedandDigested
Absent father receives YTA judgement, but replies explain financial difficulties.
Ladyughsalot1 | Ladyughsalot1
Father called out for being absent and now unaccepting of change 🤷
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Father defends his choice to prioritize career over family, receives YTA replies.
Silent-Return | Silent-Return
Parenting is not about revenge, give your kids a chance 👍
Northern-lurker1 | Northern-lurker1
Father accused of abandoning kids, but ex-wife wanted to relocate.
gabsthenerd | gabsthenerd
Curiosity killed the cat, but what about this family?
Horror-mrs | Horror-mrs
Father defends himself against criticism for limited visits with daughters.
lycaonic | lycaonic
Engaging with the idea of parental responsibility and regret.
HereLikeDominoes | HereLikeDominoes
Father sacrifices for ex-wife but daughters turn on him. NTA.
xxfemalehuman | xxfemalehuman
Father's absence leads to family drama and confusion 😕
Himeera | Himeera
Father rejects daughters' attempts to reconcile after divorce. YTA.
Exotic-Huckleberry | Exotic-Huckleberry
Stepdad's absence may have caused daughters to reconnect with father.
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Father faces criticism for shutting door on daughters. 😔
moongirl12 | moongirl12
Consider reaching out to understand why they cut contact 🤔
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Commenter questions father's side of story, suspects something suspicious 🤔
ordinaryalchemy | ordinaryalchemy
Divorced father receives harsh but fair advice on parenting choices.
SimplyBewildered | SimplyBewildered
NTA. One comment argues against owing anything to family.
anbettercomment | anbettercomment
Commenter calls out father's actions as hurtful and cold 😢
MarbleBalloons | MarbleBalloons
Father refuses to let ex-wife and daughters back in life 😔
vodka_philosophy | vodka_philosophy
Commenter calls out father for abandoning his daughters. Replies defend father.
voidscreaming | voidscreaming
Father neglects daughters for new family 😢
snvoigt | snvoigt
Father chooses pride over relationship with distant daughters 😢
howsthatwork | howsthatwork
Commenter suggests considering possibility of stepdad's true nature. 🤔
HELLFIRECHRIS | HELLFIRECHRIS
Father receives support after daughters' hurtful actions. 😢
ebwoods1 | ebwoods1
Moving on after being rejected by family. NTA 👍
rollingaD30 | rollingaD30
Commenter calls out YTA for not being present enough 😲
Senora-Tee | Senora-Tee
Commenter calls out father for leaving sick wife and kids.
unoffensive_u5ername | unoffensive_u5ername
Commenter agrees with father's actions. No replies yet 👍
cranberry58 | cranberry58
Absentee father criticized for not trying to patch relationship with daughters.
notafirefly | notafirefly
Father tries to be a dad but gets cut off. NTA 👏
DarlingTrue | DarlingTrue
Absent father criticized for shutting door on daughters. 😔
KDkona | KDkona
Long-distance relationships aren't an excuse for neglecting your family.
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Father chooses dream job over family, called out for pride. YTA 😲
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Commenter calls out OP for being immature. 🤨
ItsNeverMyDay | ItsNeverMyDay
Redditor calls out absent father, sparks no replies.
justanoptimist | justanoptimist
Father not at fault for stepdad's abandonment 👍
FJDJ22 | FJDJ22
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole with sass
malledtodeath | malledtodeath
Father not at fault for stepdad's abandonment 👍
JokersGal08 | JokersGal08
Father's past actions and lack of presence led to strained relationship.
Konjonashipirate | Konjonashipirate
Don't let anger ruin your relationship with your daughters 🙏
MissMarie48 | MissMarie48
Father skeptical of daughters' sudden desire for connection 💰
luclim123 | luclim123
Commenter calls out father for withholding support from estranged daughters.
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Commenter calls out lack of detail in YTA judgement 🤔
higginsnburke | higginsnburke
