Stepmom Refuses to Let Absent Mom See Son While Dad's Away 😲

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Imagine being a stepmom to a child whose biological mother abandoned him years ago, only to have her suddenly reappear wanting to see her son. That's exactly what happened to one woman when her husband was out of town. The long-lost mom tried to reconnect with her son, but the stepmom refused to let her see him without her husband's permission. Did she do the right thing? 🤔💔

The Ex-Wife's Disappearance 🚪

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Years of Silence 🤐

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Husband's Thoughts 💭

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Out of Town Husband 🛫

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The Unexpected Call 📞

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Ex-Wife's Request 🙏

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Stepmom's Decision 🚫

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Unreachable Husband 📵

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Ex-Wife's Disappointment 😢

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The Argument for Stepmom's Rights ✊

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Stepmom's Concerns 😟

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Stepmom Stands Her Ground 🛑

This stepmom faced a difficult decision when her husband's ex-wife, who abandoned their son years ago, suddenly wanted to see him while the husband was out of town. Despite the ex-wife's pleas and arguments, the stepmom chose to stand her ground and protect her son, refusing to let the biological mom see him without her husband's permission. Was she right in her decision? Let's see what people have to say about this situation... 🗣️💥

Establishing boundaries and planning is important in co-parenting. NTA 👍

dogtrainer0875 | dogtrainer0875

Supportive comment section agrees with NTA's decision. 👍

sgmalek89 | sgmalek89

Stranger danger? Stepmom refuses son's absent mom visit. NTA.

overpregnant | overpregnant

12-year-old's opinion matters in visitation dispute 👍

lh123456789 | lh123456789

Stepmom protects stepson from absent mom's sudden visit. NTA 👏

Mirianda666 | Mirianda666

Commenter suspects absent mom's intentions, but OP clarifies situation. NAH 🙂

Conman1984 | Conman1984

Support for stepmom's decision to wait for dad's input 👍

daddysxenogirl | daddysxenogirl

Stepmom protects son from absent mother's potential emotional harm. NTA 👍

sylvanasisBDE | sylvanasisBDE

Being safe is key 👍

BonerSR | BonerSR

Birth mother wants to visit for convenience, NTA prevails 👍

FucciMe | FucciMe

Stepmom stands her ground against absent mom's family. 👊

lvk3 | lvk3

Stepmom stands up for husband's decision to not let absent mom see son. 👏

BlockEightIndustries | BlockEightIndustries

Collaboration with husband needed for last-minute decisions. #NTA 🙌

cheeseismilkyouchew | cheeseismilkyouchew

Stepmom asserts her right to decide, no sympathy for absent mom 😒

roseydaisydandy | roseydaisydandy

Stepmom gets support for not letting absent mom see son. NTA 👍

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Stepmom defends her decision to not let absent mom see son. NTA 👍

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Commenter expresses concern and advises caution in potentially dangerous situation.

a_rather_large_oof | a_rather_large_oof

Commenter praised for not letting absent mom see son. 👏

gypsy_phoenix | gypsy_phoenix

Stepparent prioritizes child's emotional well-being over absent bio mom. 👏

VansChar_ | VansChar_

Stepmom defends dad's decision to keep absent mom away 👍

grumpyspudgal | grumpyspudgal

Stepmom rightfully denies absent mom visit. NTA 👏

SarkyCherry | SarkyCherry

NTA, son should have a say in seeing ex-mom 👍

CrazyLibrary | CrazyLibrary

Stepmom suspicious of absent mom's sudden interest in son. NTA.

AreWeThereYet61 | AreWeThereYet61

Stepmom handles awkward situation well, suggests long-term solution. NTA 👍

archvanillin | archvanillin

Stepparent protecting child's rights and well-being. NTA 👍

questions-always | questions-always

Proposing a phone/Skype relationship could prevent further abandonment trauma 📞

RO489 | RO489

Debate over absent mom's rights in custody battle 🤔

justbreathe5678 | justbreathe5678

Stepparent navigates complex adoption and custody situation with empathy 💜

mommak2011 | mommak2011

Ex-mom misses visitation, stepmom not at fault. NTA 👍

museisnotyours | museisnotyours

Stepmom rightfully denies absent mom visitation without husband's consent 👍

mountainmamax2 | mountainmamax2

Protective stepmom defends son from absent bio mom 🙌

HellaHighAtHogwarts | HellaHighAtHogwarts

Setting boundaries with absent mom, NTA suggests pre-meeting and therapy.

NotSorry2019 | NotSorry2019

Stepmom's interference with absent mom's visitation rights, NTA.

here_kitkittkitty | here_kitkittkitty

Stepmom sets boundaries for absent mom. NTA 👍

bluehills29 | bluehills29

Son's feelings should be considered despite absent mom's rights 😊

Dangerfyeld | Dangerfyeld

Dad knows best, but stepmom still gets a bad rep 😒

ilovepancakes134 | ilovepancakes134

Stepmom adopts son, shuts down absent mom. 😍

misteraskwhy | misteraskwhy

Short and sweet- commenter thinks OP is not the a**hole 👍

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NTA suggests family discussion before making decision 👍

RagaMuffinSun | RagaMuffinSun

Protective stepmom makes the right call 💪

Prestigious-Customer | Prestigious-Customer

Child's well-being comes first. NTA. 👍

ImmunocompromisedAle | ImmunocompromisedAle

Stepmom stands firm against absent mom's last-minute visit 😎

sassyandsweer789 | sassyandsweer789

Setting boundaries with absent mom, NTA. 👍

iluvcats17 | iluvcats17

Respect stepmom's decision if bio mom says so 👍

neonnice | neonnice

Stranger danger! Stepmom's right to deny absent mom access. 🚨

Dhannah22 | Dhannah22

NTA and suspicious timing? Tell me more 🤔

fromthesamestory | fromthesamestory

Stepparent prioritizes child's safety and well-being over absent parent's desires 👍

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Absent mom deserves consequences, NTA is doing the right thing 👍

MENoir | MENoir

Stepmom praised for protecting son from absent mother. NTA 👏

TheDirtyFuture | TheDirtyFuture

Stepfather agrees, stepmom not letting absent mom see son is weird 😲

seedypete | seedypete

Should absent mom be allowed to see son?

lthorp15 | lthorp15

Absent mom tries to visit son after 5 years, gets shut down. NTA 👏

Nerfixion | Nerfixion

Stepmom protects son from manipulative absent mom. NTA 👏

TheseF---ingGhosts | TheseF---ingGhosts

Absent mom wants to see son after 5 years. NTA stepmom refuses.

k1k11983 | k1k11983

Stepmom protects son from absent mom's drop-in visit 😲

Metonyme | Metonyme

Stepmom rightfully makes decision, commenters agree. NTA 👍

pineapplebuerreblanc | pineapplebuerreblanc

Stepparent protecting child from potential trauma. 👍

TheCrabLord_ | TheCrabLord_

Absent mom denied access to son, commenters agree NTA 👍

spamburger22 | spamburger22

Set boundaries and prioritize your own well-being. 👍

MEIFAHS_MUSINGS | MEIFAHS_MUSINGS

Stepmom defends decision to keep absent mom away from son. NTA 👍

DarkCherry_ | DarkCherry_

Stepmom makes responsible decision to protect husband and stepson 💪

YourewrongIMR | YourewrongIMR

Trust your instincts and stand your ground. 👍

Kittinlily | Kittinlily

Waiting for the father's return is the right thing to do 👍

Smiley-Canadian | Smiley-Canadian

Absent mom has no right to set terms for reunion. NTA 👍

thatonepersoniam | thatonepersoniam

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