We all know that family relationships can be complicated, but what happens when a dying father's last wish puts his son in a moral dilemma? This man's father was never really present in his life, and now, as he faces his final moments, he makes a shocking request. The son must decide whether to grant his father's dying wish or stand his ground. Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story. 😢

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This heart-wrenching story has left our protagonist in a moral dilemma. His father, who was never really present in his life, has asked him to financially support his other family as his dying wish. With a history of gambling addiction and strained relationships, the son must decide whether to grant his father's request or stand his ground. As the family's judgement weighs heavily on him, he seeks advice on whether he's in the wrong. Let's see what the internet thinks of this emotional situation... 💬
Father demands son support mistress and her children after neglecting him. NTA.

RhiRhi202 | RhiRhi202
NTA stands up for herself and questions the power of dying wishes 🙏

memesterx69 | memesterx69
NTA. Prioritize family and mental health over father's other family.

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NTA. Burden of supporting father's 'other' family is highly inappropriate. 🚫💰

heymallorie | heymallorie
Blood doesn't make family. NTA for denying father's request. 🙏

ModkinTheGnome | ModkinTheGnome
NTA defends himself against father's family's insane expectations. 💯

IkeBit | IkeBit
NTA. You owe them nothing. Don't give them a cent. 👍

friendofredjenny | friendofredjenny
Abandoned son refuses to financially support father's new family. NTA 👍

NotUrAvgIdjit96 | NotUrAvgIdjit96
Stand up for yourself, you're NTA in this situation! 💪

s2inno | s2inno
Commenter advises against supporting father's side family. 👍

sirharryflashman | sirharryflashman
Commenter defends son's decision, criticizes father's lack of planning. 👍

Bookworm_mama | Bookworm_mama
NTA but... Family's hypocrisy exposed. OP not responsible. 😒

KuramaReinara | KuramaReinara
Set boundaries and prioritize your own well-being. 👍

CarLarchameleon | CarLarchameleon
Entitled father expects too much from estranged son. NTA.

emilyusuck | emilyusuck
Commenter advises to forget disrespectful family, with a sharp retort.

DirtyPrancing65 | DirtyPrancing65
Family inheritance drama, but commenter suggests a solution. NTA 👍

Ibenthinkin2much | Ibenthinkin2much
Supportive comment to son's decision. 🙌

Talisa87 | Talisa87
Harsh response to dying father's last wish sparks debate.

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Heartbreaking NTA comment on a father's shocking last wish 😢

mechtil_d | mechtil_d
NTA. Forgiveness isn't entitlement, especially when it's for money. 🙅

apragopolis | apragopolis
Strangers asking for support. NTA for denying. 👍

Sanguine_Sanctus | Sanguine_Sanctus
Don't carry the burden of your father's other family. 🙏

thatonepersoniam | thatonepersoniam
Clear NTA judgement with supportive comment and no replies.

fluffyduckhair | fluffyduckhair
Sassy replies to a NTA comment about a mom's job

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Mother's responsibility? A controversial take on parenting. 🤔

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Commenter asks for context on helping family, receives explanation.

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Spelling error leads to humorous exchange in NTA comment section 😂

Julez68 | Julez68
NTA's story of family burden resonates with commenters. 😢

kPomly | kPomly
NTA: Estranged father's family holds OP accountable for his kids' well-being.

nickkkmn | nickkkmn
NTA! Don't feel guilty for not fulfilling your father's selfish wish. 👍

circe_elena | circe_elena
Déjà vu? Redditor points out similarity to recent post. 🤔

NovaNardis | NovaNardis
Commenter questions boomer obsession with death bed declarations. 🤔

cisero | cisero
Commenter supports OP's decision not to fulfill father's wish 👍

MummaGoose | MummaGoose
Father expects son to sacrifice own family for his debts? 🤔

tphatmcgee | tphatmcgee
Commenter advises against fulfilling dying father's wish. 🙅

bippboppityboo | bippboppityboo
Avoid supporting father's other family, it's not worth it. 🚫

mickey_on_eiffel | mickey_on_eiffel
NTA's father is demanding a huge request, not okay 😑

writetobeme | writetobeme
Prioritizing your own family doesn't make you an a**hole. 🙅

G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD
NTA stands up for himself against entitled father. 👏

Quellman | Quellman
Don't let them guilt trip you. You're NTA. 👍

Saopaul_Cline | Saopaul_Cline
Family ties can be complicated 👉 NTA stands his ground

eddy_brooks | eddy_brooks
NTA. Commenter advises to cut off selfish relatives and prioritize family. 👍

southcoastal | southcoastal
Charity begins at home, not with a sperm donor. NTA 👍

mangonlime | mangonlime
Son refuses dying father's request to take care of mistress. NTA 👍

BraidedSilver | BraidedSilver
Don't be guilt-tripped into fulfilling unreasonable requests. Stay strong 💪

MissDarylC | MissDarylC
Abandoned by father, expected to support his new family? NTA 👏

lolol69lolol | lolol69lolol
Abandoned family seeks inheritance, commenter says NTA for refusing. 👍

murdershethrew | murdershethrew
Father's selfish actions leave family with nothing. NTA comment.

SeeYouOn16 | SeeYouOn16
Entitled dying father's shocking last wish sparks NTA response 😒

rxr0207 | rxr0207
NTA stands up for themselves and sets a healthy boundary 💪

KnightofForestsWild | KnightofForestsWild
Stand up for yourself and call out family hypocrisy 🔥

factsnack | factsnack
Get life insurance to avoid burdening loved ones. 👍

miladyelle | miladyelle
NTA. No obligation to pay for father's new family. 👍

-lyd-irl- | -lyd-irl-
Final wishes don't require approval. NTA wins unanimous vote. 👍

h00000nk | h00000nk
Cutting off toxic family? NTA for denying dying father's wish. 👌

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Commenter supports OP's decision with NTA. 👍

totoro00 | totoro00