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? 🤔💔
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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