Widow Refuses to Replenish College Trust for Husband's Affair Child 😱

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Imagine discovering your husband's infidelity at his funeral, and it doesn't end there – the mistress is pregnant! That's what happened to a 52-year-old woman who found herself in a moral dilemma. She agreed to set up a college trust for the child and let them live rent-free in one of her properties. But when the mistress asked for more financial help, the widow drew the line. Now, with the child ready for college, the woman is facing backlash for not replenishing the trust fund. Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster. 😬🎢

The Unwanted Funeral Surprise 😵

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A Deal is Struck 🤝

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Medical Crisis Strikes ⚠️

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Standing Her Ground 💪

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Desperation and Accusations 😠

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A Compromise is Made 🤷

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College Trust Dilemma 🎓

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No More Help 💔

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Rent Time's Up ⏰

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Family Weighs In 🗣️

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Financial Background Info 💰

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Rental Property Details 🏠

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MIL and SIL's Perspective 🧐

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Accident Compensation 💸

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Is She Being Unfair or Standing Her Ground? 🤔

After discovering her husband's infidelity at his funeral, this widow agreed to set up a college trust for the affair child and let them live rent-free in one of her properties. When the child needed medical treatment, she allowed the mistress to use some of the trust funds. Now, as the child is ready for college, the mistress is upset that the trust fund hasn't been replenished. With the widow's family weighing in and calling her actions unfair, is she being unreasonable or simply honoring the original agreement? Let's see what the internet thinks of this complicated situation... 💬

NTA. OP went above and beyond for the mistress's child.

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NTA fulfilled agreement, mistress had 18 yrs to save money 🤷‍♀️

danirdaniels | danirdaniels

NTA. OP is praised for being generous and polite despite circumstances.

Gonebabythoughts | Gonebabythoughts

NTA. Widow refuses to replenish college trust for husband's affair child 😳

drunkonmartinis | drunkonmartinis

NTA. Widow not responsible for husband's affair child's education fund.

Maddie215 | Maddie215

Widow's decision to not replenish trust fund for affair child justified 🙌

hexgirlthorn | hexgirlthorn

Widow protected an innocent life and went above and beyond. 🏅

Christwriter | Christwriter

NTA for refusing to replenish trust for husband's affair child 😱

SolemnDignity | SolemnDignity

NTA. You've gone above and beyond. Don't get taken for a ride. 😱

LimeBasilMandarinYum | LimeBasilMandarinYum

NTA. Don't sleep with unavailable people. MIL and SIL can pay.

Princesstiy | Princesstiy

Widow called TA for putting up with husband's mistress for 18 years. Replies explain her reasons for doing so. NTA 👍

Lorinthia | Lorinthia

NTA: Widow not obligated to help husband's affair child. MIL & SIL can contribute. People are weird. 😱

TiberiusClegane | TiberiusClegane

Generosity has limits. NTA for not replenishing trust fund 👏

justslightlyparanoid | justslightlyparanoid

NTA. OP's obligation ends at 18. Family should contribute too 👍

Froggetpwagain | Froggetpwagain

Curiosity about mistress' spending sparks tense exchange 🤔

Ichauch13 | Ichauch13

NTA. Commenter calculates expenses and defends widow's decision. 💪

raebz12 | raebz12

Widow refuses to fund affair child's college education. NTA. 😊

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Widow's act of kindness or obligation? Redditors discuss. 🤔

Admirable_Mud_7423 | Admirable_Mud_7423

Generous widow refuses to replenish college trust for husband's affair child 😱

SnooPeppers1641 | SnooPeppers1641

NTA. Don't give them a cent more. Charge rent. Love child is an adult now. 😱

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Widow not obligated to replenish trust for husband's affair child 💰

mference123 | mference123

Generous widow refuses to give more money, gets called out.

madisengreen | madisengreen

NTA. Widow refuses to replenish college trust for husband's affair child.

LivelyUnicorn | LivelyUnicorn

Widow seeks legal advice for husband's affair child entitlement 😊

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Commenter calls out affair partner's entitlement, says NTA. 😱

Numb3r3dDays | Numb3r3dDays

Widow stands her ground in the face of husband's affair child 🙌

mommak2011 | mommak2011

Generous widow refuses to fund husband's affair child. NTA 😊

dr-sparkle | dr-sparkle

Living rent-free for 18 years? Massive kindness and ungratefulness. NTA 😱

iHeal4Coffee | iHeal4Coffee

NTA stands up for herself and suggests community college 💪

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NTA. Widow refuses to replenish college trust for husband's affair child 😱

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Widow refuses to replenish trust for husband's affair child. NTA 😊

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NTA. Generosity has limits. You did enough. 🙏

Nebsy_Websy | Nebsy_Websy

Commenters agree: Widow not at fault for denying trust replenishment 👍

NowIFeelLikeANoob | NowIFeelLikeANoob

NTA comment: Short and sweet, she's using you. 😜

cabbage9988 | cabbage9988

Widow stands her ground on trust, not the a**hole 👏

ingodwetryst | ingodwetryst

Widow's decision to not pay for affair child's college justified. 💰

trilliumsummer | trilliumsummer

Widow praised for standing her ground on affair child trust. 👏

Tacowrecker | Tacowrecker

Comment section loves the term \#choosingbeggar 😂

stegeein2h8 | stegeein2h8

Generosity has its limits, NTA stands their ground 💪

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Commenter questions widow's use of saved money for rent 🤔

Boris_The_Johnson | Boris_The_Johnson

In-laws should step up. Widow not obligated to replenish trust. 👍

Good_crisps_73 | Good_crisps_73

Commenter empathizes with widow's situation and expresses frustration with mistress's legal rights 💔😡

Leyla_Hearts | Leyla_Hearts

Generous widow stands up for herself and denies husband's affair child

ComprehensiveBand586 | ComprehensiveBand586

NTA. Offer a rental contract and start eviction proceedings. 🙌

Wwwweeeeeeee | Wwwweeeeeeee

Generous gesture acknowledged with NTA verdict 👍

PMyra | PMyra

Widow refuses to pay for affair child's college, NTA.

aiolyfe | aiolyfe

Widow stands her ground on stepchild's college fund. NTA 👍

BoldHYPER | BoldHYPER

Curious commenter asks about widow's finances and family involvement 🤔

pinkcherry99 | pinkcherry99

Generous inheritance or not, NTA for setting boundaries 👏

sexymawma | sexymawma

NTA.. No explanation needed. 😎

Goldmembergirl7 | Goldmembergirl7

Entitled widow refuses to replenish trust fund. Commenter says NTA 😍

ConfusedFanGirl0502 | ConfusedFanGirl0502

Widow's generosity taken for granted by husband's affair child 😒

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No obligation to replenish trust for husband's affair child 😍

rendhorn | rendhorn

Homewrecker's problem 😒

jessika_smile | jessika_smile

MIL and SIL should make up for it. NTA wins 👏

TypicalManagement680 | TypicalManagement680

Widow's act of kindness questioned but justified in the end. 😊

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Widow refuses to fund affair child's college, commenters side with her 👍

InfamousFail7 | InfamousFail7

NTA- Widow's decision justified. Daughter and mistress should be independent 👍

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