Mom Left in the Dark About Daughter's Full-Ride Scholarship 😲

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We all know that family relationships can be complicated, but sometimes, they can reach a breaking point. For this 18-year-old girl, her relationship with her mom has been strained for years, and it all started when her mom remarried. As the years went by, she felt more and more left out and eventually moved in with her grandparents. But when she received a full-ride scholarship to college, she didn't tell her mom. Now, her mom is furious and heartbroken. Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story. 😢💔

A Strained Mother-Daughter Relationship 🥀

talyimiah | talyimiah

Feeling Left Out 😔

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The News Spreads, But Not to Her 📰

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Another Secret Revealed 🤰

talyimiah | talyimiah

Attempts to Include Her Fall Flat 😞

talyimiah | talyimiah

The Emotional Distance Grows 🌉

talyimiah | talyimiah

Moving In with Grandparents 🏡

talyimiah | talyimiah

The Scholarship Secret 🎓

talyimiah | talyimiah

Mom's Reaction: Furious and Heartbroken 💔

talyimiah | talyimiah

Daughter's Cold Response ❄️

talyimiah | talyimiah

Mom's Counterargument 🗣️

talyimiah | talyimiah

Stepdad Steps In 🚶

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The Daughter's Stance 🛑

talyimiah | talyimiah

A Family Torn Apart by Secrets and Resentment 😢

This young woman's relationship with her mom has been on the rocks for years, and it seems like the full-ride scholarship secret was the final straw. After feeling left out and replaced, she chose to keep her mom in the dark about her college plans. Now, her mom is heartbroken and furious, while her stepdad demands a family discussion. But the daughter stands firm, believing she's moved on from her mom's life just as her mom moved on from hers. Let's see what people have to say about this emotional family drama... 💔😔

NTA OP, congratulations on your scholarship and move on with life 🥳

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Mom never asked about OP's plans, now upset about scholarship. NTA 👏

CaliforniaJade | CaliforniaJade

NTA explains how their mother's neglectful behavior led to their response 😔

chuckinhoutex | chuckinhoutex

Could the mother's reaction be related to a missing college fund? 🤔

BeneficialDark1662 | BeneficialDark1662

NTA! The mom lost the right to be included. Congrats 💪

OrcEight | OrcEight

Sassy reply suggests telling mom about scholarship like her engagement 💍

LayCub | LayCub

Daughter not the a**hole for not telling her mom about scholarship 😊

4BlackHeart4 | 4BlackHeart4

Cutting toxic people out of your life is self-care 👍

Urbanyeti0 | Urbanyeti0

Daughter rightfully distances herself from neglectful mother 🙌

Help24-7 | Help24-7

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary 👍

schanlives | schanlives

NTA and someone had to say it 👏

Gloomy_Ruminant | Gloomy_Ruminant

Well done OP for standing up to your inconsiderate mother 💪

Viol3nt_Midget | Viol3nt_Midget

NTA. Commenter calls out mother's hypocrisy and emotional manipulation. 🔥

CheeseAndPasta97 | CheeseAndPasta97

NTA. Set boundaries, stick to them & move forward building YOUR best life girl! ❤️

KarmaKoncept | KarmaKoncept

Daughter's scholarship > mom's need for pregnancy updates 🙌

AutisticPenguin2 | AutisticPenguin2

NTA. Mom made you feel abandoned and brushed you aside. Good luck 💪

Live-To-read | Live-To-read

NTA. Commenters agree that OP's mom is in the wrong.

Dresden_Mouse | Dresden_Mouse

Daughter's NTA, mom's hypocritical for being upset about exclusion. 😒

conmeohaman | conmeohaman

Focus on yourself and the people that matter. 👏 NTA

dragonmom03 | dragonmom03

Congrats on the scholarship! NTA for prioritizing your well-being 👏

gjwtgf | gjwtgf

Abandoned by her mother, commenter advises to move on 👋

multiplyinglyferal | multiplyinglyferal

NTA comment calls out entitled and toxic family members 🔥

sharmrp72 | sharmrp72

Encouraging comment to a scholarship recipient with supportive emojis.

Short-Sense-4383 | Short-Sense-4383

Abandoned by mom, but daughter shines with full scholarship 😎

Frozen_Twinkies | Frozen_Twinkies

Mom takes credit for daughter's success, but daughter sets record straight. 👏

Inevitable-Okra-3229 | Inevitable-Okra-3229

Congrats on the scholarship! Don't let toxic people bring you down 🙌

Ltldsitg | Ltldsitg

Congratulations on the scholarship! Don't feel bad about mom.

Lea_R_ning | Lea_R_ning

Graduated, got a full scholarship, and mom's mad? NTA 👏

Affectionate_Ice_658 | Affectionate_Ice_658

Pushed away by mom, now full-ride scholar. NTA 👏

bigtianna | bigtianna

Mom excluded OP from major life events, upset about bragging rights 🤷‍♀️

angelbaby1993 | angelbaby1993

Cutting toxic people out of your life 👌. Don't let them dim your shine 🌞

amore-7 | amore-7

Daughter rightfully prioritizes her own happiness over mother's grief 🙏

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Commenter supports OP and condemns husband's interference. 😤

AintNoThing77 | AintNoThing77

Daughter rightfully calls out mother's lack of support for college 👏

Glittering_Study_430 | Glittering_Study_430

Daughter rightfully prioritizes her life over estranged mother's feelings 👏

c_c_c__combobreaker | c_c_c__combobreaker

Daughter rightfully keeps scholarship secret from hypocritical mother 🙌

Bright_Sea_7567 | Bright_Sea_7567

Commenter calls out exclusionary behavior with fiery language 🔥

Adverbsaredumb | Adverbsaredumb

Daughter not at fault for mother's actions and entitlement 🙏

Prestigious-Prune483 | Prestigious-Prune483

Congratulations on your scholarship! Sorry your mom sucks 😞

SingleAlfredoFemale | SingleAlfredoFemale

Standing up to stepfather. NTA wins the day! 👏

ZombieZookeeper | ZombieZookeeper

Commenter defends OP against abusive family, calls out their behavior 👏

Amara_Undone | Amara_Undone

Supportive comment encourages college-bound student to enjoy scholarship 🎓

LunetThorsdottir | LunetThorsdottir

NTA. Congrats on scholarship! You don't owe toxic family anything. 👏

Aurora_901 | Aurora_901

Supportive comment wishes student luck on college journey 🙏

allaton97 | allaton97

Congratulations on the scholarship! Don't let her guilt consume you 🙏

twistedoodles | twistedoodles

Found a way out without thriving, not the a**hole.

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Daughter cuts off mom after abandonment. No obligation to reconcile 🙌

Interesting-Month-56 | Interesting-Month-56

OP warned to be cautious of mother's true intentions 😐

Jallenrix | Jallenrix

Keeping secrets? Not always a**hole move 😎

RestlessMind95 | RestlessMind95

Excluded daughter stands up to selfish mother and chosen family 💪

Empty_Amoeba9927 | Empty_Amoeba9927

Congrats on scholarship! NTA, mom made her choices 👏

demonmonkey1313 | demonmonkey1313

Heartless mother ignores grieving daughter's full-ride scholarship 😲

GalaxianWarrior | GalaxianWarrior

Mom feels excluded from bragging about college child, not TA 😊

mizquack | mizquack

Mother abandoned duty, be proud and let her find out.

Electronic_Charge_96 | Electronic_Charge_96

Congrats on the scholarship! NTA 🎉

glamourcrow | glamourcrow

Enjoy your full ride to college and don't look back 🎓

tbets | tbets

NTA girl, cut ties with toxic family and focus on college 👏

Aggravating_Elk_4455 | Aggravating_Elk_4455

Commenter reminds OP they're NTA in family drama 👍

SnowmanTheKing | SnowmanTheKing

Take control of your life, set boundaries, seek counseling 💪

Lonely_Shelter_4744 | Lonely_Shelter_4744

Mom kept secrets, daughter not wrong for not telling her. NTA 👏

thtthtthhthtthtthhhh | thtthtthhthtthtthhhh

Demanding financial support from family for education, NTA wins.

Middle_Interview3250 | Middle_Interview3250

Engaging response defending the poster's decision with sarcasm 😂

Katja1236 | Katja1236

Daughter's college plans not a surprise, NTA 👍

OkCartographer7619 | OkCartographer7619

NTA wins scholarship, advises writing letter before going NC with mom

Professional_Ice4866 | Professional_Ice4866

Step-parent intervenes in private issue, NTA for going no contact 👏

Orphan_Izzy | Orphan_Izzy

Don't you just love it when people miss the point? 🙄

canigetahiyyyaaaahh | canigetahiyyyaaaahh

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