Picture this: a mom has been raising her 12-year-old son alone after his dad decided he wasn't ready to be a father. Fast forward a decade, and the dad suddenly wants to be involved. But when he threatens to take the boy away, mom decides enough is enough. 😤 Grab your popcorn, folks, because this story is full of drama, conflict, and emotional turmoil. 🍿
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In a whirlwind of emotions, this mom has been trying to navigate her son's relationship with his long-absent father. But when dad threatens to take the boy away, she puts her foot down and cancels their meeting. 🚫 The son, who overheard the conversation, is disappointed but supportive of his mom. However, a friend accuses her of being the bad guy, saying she's depriving her son of a relationship with his dad. 😔 The internet has weighed in on this emotional rollercoaster, and their thoughts may surprise you... 🤔
NTA times infinity. Friend needs to stop thinking of human lives like objects 👍
GoingPriceForHome | GoingPriceForHome
NTA for protecting your son from potential kidnapping. Horrifying stories shared.
SaboraHoku | SaboraHoku
Friend's lack of empathy sparks agreement among commenters 👍
tcsweetgurl | tcsweetgurl
Friend suggests kidnapping by unknown sperm donor, commenter NTA and advises to start paper trail.
anathema_deviced | anathema_deviced
NTA. Friend suggests kidnapping is okay to prove a point? 🤨
razzlemcwazzle | razzlemcwazzle
Supportive comment, advises OP to reconsider friendship with insensitive person. 👍
jackswag9 | jackswag9
Is the friend really a friend? 🤔
Fun_universe | Fun_universe
Parent paying child support accuses other parent of misusing funds. NTA.
Init4thelaughs | Init4thelaughs
NTA stands up to threatening father, community offers support. 👏
Not-Creative-0921 | Not-Creative-0921
NTA stands up to entitled dad, calls out child support assumptions 💪
angelmakr9 | angelmakr9
Commenter defends OP and calls out baby daddy's actions. 👏
bitchy_badger | bitchy_badger
Friend's terrible advice: traumatize son to prove a point? NTA.
alpacaboba | alpacaboba
Mom protects son from violent sperm donor's threats. NTA.
StitchandReuben | StitchandReuben
Protecting your child from an absent father. You're NTA! 👏
michelecw | michelecw
Drop the 'friend', not the kid. Court for dad's visit.
alternativeedge7 | alternativeedge7
Commenter supports OP's decision to keep herself and son safe. 👍
Active_Ad_7691 | Active_Ad_7691
Cutting off toxic friends for the safety of your child 👏
Toddambrose | Toddambrose
Protective mom stands up to threatening absentee dad. #NTA 👏
evieeeeeeeeeeeeeee | evieeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Commenter defends mom's decision to keep son safe from stranger.
TheQuietType84 | TheQuietType84
Parental rights? After 12 years of abandonment? NTA 👏
halfwaygonetoo | halfwaygonetoo
Friend's kidnapping threat is unacceptable. NTA.
PositiveParticular40 | PositiveParticular40
Protecting her son from a deadbeat dad. 👏
QueenRinRin | QueenRinRin
NTA. Father being manipulative. Son better off without him. 👍
Far_Quantity_6133 | Far_Quantity_6133
Encouraging words to a mom supporting her son. 👍
FlyingFlipPhone | FlyingFlipPhone
Friend's advice is questionable, but NTA for prioritizing safety 👏
Wspitsamanda | Wspitsamanda
Supportive comment suggests legal action and cutting off toxic friend 👏
Impossible_Ad_4182 | Impossible_Ad_4182
Protective mom stands up to manipulative dad. #NTA 👏
KarmaRan0verMyDogma | KarmaRan0verMyDogma
NTA. Don't let your son be kidnapped by his abusive sperm donor 😱
SomeoneYouDontKnow70 | SomeoneYouDontKnow70
Commenter defends mom and calls out friend's behavior. 👏
Inner-Spinach5413 | Inner-Spinach5413
Parenting 101: No one should be okay with kidnapping 👎
naughtyzoot | naughtyzoot
Putting the child's well-being first is crucial. 👍
a-_rose | a-_rose
Commenter agrees dad is scary 😱
SoIFeltDizzy | SoIFeltDizzy
Supportive comment advises to ditch toxic friend. 👍
dragonmom03 | dragonmom03
Commenter calls out dad's outrageous behavior, supports mom. 👏
Repulsive_Vast_5722 | Repulsive_Vast_5722
Putting safety first ✅. NTA for protecting son from harm.
TaliesinMerlin | TaliesinMerlin
Protecting her son from a threatening father. 👏
bidgeywidgey | bidgeywidgey
Toxic dad wants to meet son after 12 years? NTA mom wins! 💯
Munkie29 | Munkie29
Cut toxic friends out of your life 👍
mCharles88 | mCharles88
Friend and ex suck, don't threaten to kidnap your child.
FistMeQTPie | FistMeQTPie
Cutting toxic friends is necessary for your and your child's well-being 🚫
Aligirl520 | Aligirl520
NTA. Friend advocates for putting son in harmful situation. Not a friend.
DNRmyDNA | DNRmyDNA
Protect your son, seek court supervised visits for the father. 👏
bkupisch | bkupisch
Protecting son or depriving him? NTA comment defends position. 🙏
Mithrander_Grey | Mithrander_Grey
👍 NTA comment receives support from others.
scatteredloops | scatteredloops
Protecting son from unstable 'father', friend is an idiot. NTA 👍
RainbowSequins | RainbowSequins
Mother stands up to dad's threat to kidnap son. 👏
PobreCositaFea_ | PobreCositaFea_
Toxic friends and sperm donors, NTA for putting foot down 👏
enceinte-uno | enceinte-uno
Friendship advice: Don't take advice from morons 🙄
SemiOperational | SemiOperational
Mom receives support for protecting herself and her son. 👍
dpdragonfly | dpdragonfly
Friend suggests letting son be kidnapped by estranged father. OP refuses. NTA 👍
RoxasHughes | RoxasHughes
Friend is the real a**hole here! 😠
Smart_Skin_3440 | Smart_Skin_3440
Get a lawyer to prepare for potential custody battle 💼
[deleted] | [deleted]
Trust and communication are key. NTA made the right choice.
LinaInverse04 | LinaInverse04
Meeting in public place to avoid potential kidnapping? Good idea! 😊
rugbysd01 | rugbysd01
NTA finds better friends 👍
smurfgrl417 | smurfgrl417
Friend kidnapped children, OP made right call. 👍
ceciliabee | ceciliabee
Protecting your child is top priority. NTA 🙌
Restless__Dreamer | Restless__Dreamer
Friend's comment is outrageous! NTA for protecting your child 👏
[deleted] | [deleted]
Friendship boundaries crossed? 🤔 NTA takes a stand.
MixWitch | MixWitch
Protect your child from a dangerous father with evidence 👍
EatButterflies | EatButterflies
NTA. Dad walked out once, don't give him the choice again 👍
Morganx27 | Morganx27
