Picture this: a happy family of four, torn apart by an affair that results in two half-siblings. The father's second wife bails, leaving the kids behind. The mother, still reeling from the betrayal, refuses to step in and care for the half-siblings. Now, years later, the family is still divided over whether the mother was justified in her decision or if she should have taken responsibility for the children. Let's dive into this emotionally-charged story. 😮

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This family's drama began with a father's affair and a mother's refusal to care for the resulting half-siblings. Years later, the family remains divided, with the half-siblings and father harboring resentment towards the mother and her biological children. As the wedding of one of the biological children approaches, the debate over the mother's actions resurfaces. Was she justified in refusing to care for the half-siblings, or should she have put her feelings aside for the sake of family? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 💬
NTA. Women aren't responsible for cleaning up a man's mess 👏

NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL
NTA commenter defends OP's mom from unfair blame with empathy. 👏

elladee000 | elladee000
NTA defends mom's decision to cut off half-siblings and dad. 👏

ProfPlumDidIt | ProfPlumDidIt
NTA. Half-siblings blame the wrong person for foster care drama 😒

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NTA for not taking in half-siblings. Blame bio mom and dad. 👍

beautifulstarlight | beautifulstarlight
NTA. Siblings blame mom, but it's bio mom's fault. Therapy recommended. 🙏

Cheddarbaybiskits | Cheddarbaybiskits
Supportive reply defends mom's decision not to take in half-siblings. 👏

Lady_Ellie119 | Lady_Ellie119
Commenter defends mother's decision to not step in for half-siblings.

AbbyFB6969 | AbbyFB6969
NTA. Good for your mom for maintaining her boundaries 👏

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Commenter defends mom's decision to not take in half-siblings. 😊

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Commenter defends OP and criticizes entitled half-siblings. 💪

NussNugat | NussNugat
No obligation towards half-siblings. Going no contact is reasonable. 👍

Karma_1969 | Karma_1969
Family drama: Half-siblings blame mom for foster care. 🤷♀️

megabot13 | megabot13
Mom not responsible for half-siblings, NTA. Plan for emergencies. 👍

TickledPink83 | TickledPink83
Wedding invite drama: NTA cuts out affair-dad and siblings 🙌

jimmap | jimmap
Divorce, cheating, and foster care. NTA and justified.

Fluffypuppyzone | Fluffypuppyzone
NTA. Half-siblings need therapy, not to dictate mom's role 🙏

Night_Owl_26 | Night_Owl_26
NTA. Family dynamics can be tough, but mom's not responsible.

Comprehensive_Line24 | Comprehensive_Line24
NTA. Mom not responsible for dad's affair babies. Half-siblings abusive.

Bruiscear | Bruiscear
NTA comment shuts down father's victim-playing with sass 😎

Murky-Egg-8326 | Murky-Egg-8326
Half-siblings blame mom for dad's failure, NTA for setting boundaries 👍

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NTA: Half-siblings have no right to demand anything from Katie 👏

2344twinsmom | 2344twinsmom
NTA comment shuts down absent mother debate 👏

manimopo | manimopo
Defending mom against unfair blame. NTA 👏

Heraonolympia123 | Heraonolympia123
Half-siblings not your responsibility, NTA. Consider going NC 😎

ServelanDarrow | ServelanDarrow
NTA. Commenter suggests redirecting blame to absent mother and family.

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Mom not heartless for refusing to help dad's new family. 👍

Francie1966 | Francie1966
NTA comment suggests family needs to grow up 👨🏻💻

BuildingMaleficent11 | BuildingMaleficent11
Dad's family won't help, mom not obligated. Set boundaries. 👍

Visual_Bunch_6344 | Visual_Bunch_6344
Complex family dynamics and karma lead to heartbreaking consequences. 🤷♀️

AriDiamondGold | AriDiamondGold
Protecting her own family first. 👏 NTA

GeekMomma | GeekMomma
NTA defends stepmom against half-siblings' misplaced anger. 👏

Snoo_59080 | Snoo_59080
Internet agrees: Mom not at fault for half-siblings' foster care 👏

BasisPsychological | BasisPsychological
Commenter questions double standards in sibling responsibility. 🤔

inannamute | inannamute
NTA: Brutal honesty about half-siblings and father. 😎

lilyofthevalley2659 | lilyofthevalley2659
NTA defends mother's decision to not be guardian of half-siblings. 🙏

PaperOperator | PaperOperator
Commenter blames absent mother, not stepmom. 👏

MzHllyWd-0121 | MzHllyWd-0121
No family support during difficult times 😢

LolaBijou84 | LolaBijou84
Dad's audacity called out in savage comment and reply. 😈

archivesgrrl | archivesgrrl
NTA. Blunt and unapologetic response to entitled half-siblings. 👏

TheDuchess5939 | TheDuchess5939
NTA defends mom's decision to not step in for half-siblings.

Open_Acanthisitta_95 | Open_Acanthisitta_95
NTA: Women shouldn't be expected to care for ex's children. 👏

ViolaVetch75 | ViolaVetch75
NTA defends step-mom and questions half-siblings' audacity. 😐

cassowary32 | cassowary32
NTA. The dad is TA. 👍

Much-Meringue-7467 | Much-Meringue-7467
NTA commenter defends mother's decision to not care for half-siblings.

Mermaidtoo | Mermaidtoo
Biological mother or family should take in the girls. NTA 👍

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Wedding drama: Bride's half-siblings not invited. NTA for refusing.

victoria5784 | victoria5784
Commenter defends exes not being responsible for others' problems. 😠

slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad
NTA commenter defends mom's decision not to intervene in affair.

Mlady_gemstone | Mlady_gemstone
Mom's not responsible for half-siblings. Going low/no contact recommended. 🙌

YoonminsTangerine | YoonminsTangerine
NTA defends mom's decision; questions siblings' demand for wedding exclusion. 😍

Chantalle22 | Chantalle22
Mother not responsible for father's affair and abandoned children. 😒

ddogz95 | ddogz95
NTA shuts down entitled dad, defends mom. 💪

YUMlGORE | YUMlGORE
Where is their mom? NTA comment sparks curiosity.

DeepSpaceCraft | DeepSpaceCraft
User defends mom's decision, calls out dad's misplaced anger. NTA 👍

SoloBurger13 | SoloBurger13
NTA! But why? Tell us more, we're curious! 🤔

serenasplaycousin | serenasplaycousin
NTA. Kids should never be responsible for other children. 👏

ultrarelative | ultrarelative
NTA commenter defends the mother and criticizes blaming her. 😱

BarRegular2684 | BarRegular2684
Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out father's toxic behavior. 😲

Medium_Person | Medium_Person
NTA. Family should hold absent mother accountable, not your mom. 👍

Siren04200 | Siren04200
NTA prioritizes own mother, blames dad for not finding alternatives. 👍

VoyagerVII | VoyagerVII
NTA: 🙈🎪 Not her monkeys, not her circus.

No_Load1682 | No_Load1682
NTA defends mom's decision on half-siblings at wedding 👏

Diasies_inMyHair | Diasies_inMyHair