Ever wondered what happens when a secret kept under wraps for years suddenly bursts out into the open? This is the story of a mother, her son, and the father who preferred to call his own child his ‘little buddy’ on social media. This tale of family drama, secrecy, and unexpected revelations will have you glued to your screen. Let’s delve into this emotional rollercoaster!
The Backstory: A Broken Family

Daddy’s Excuses ♂️

A Change of Heart? ❤️

A Budding Bond

The Facebook Fiasco

Mom’s Revelation

The Aftermath ️

A Note on History

A Timeline Clarification ⏳

Age is Not Just a Number

The Fallout: A Family Torn Apart by a Facebook Comment
In a surprising turn of events, a mother ‘outs’ her ex-partner as their son’s father on Facebook, causing a social media uproar! The father, who had been absent for years, had been posting pictures of his son, referring to him as his ‘little buddy.’ The mother’s seemingly innocent comment, ‘I’m glad Alex is having a great time with his dad!’ sent shockwaves through their social circle, with friends expressing their disbelief. The father’s reaction? Pure fury, swiftly followed by the deletion of the post. ️ Was the mother justified in her actions or was it a petty move? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Exposing absent dad on Facebook? Son deserves acknowledgement. Jackasses!

NTA. Exposing an absentee father on Facebook sparks heated discussion!

NTA. Creepy dad posts pics of kid without claiming parentage.

Ex exposes absentee father on Facebook! You’re NTA, he’s pissy
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NTA. Heartbreaking if kid sees this. Dude with random kid? ♂️
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NTA. Exposing absent father’s secret on social media is justified!

Dad gets all the fun, mom gets all the work.

NTA – He can’t be ashamed of the kid but then post him.

“NTA – Absentee father wants time with kid but denies paternity. Hypocritical! “

Ex-partner calls out absentee father on Facebook for shirking responsibility.

NTA: Exposing an absentee father on social media? Not cool!

NTA: Exposing the absent dad who posted pics without context!

ESH, but OP’s comment was a necessary test of honesty ♀️

Ex exposes absentee dad’s secret, he avoids responsibility.

NTA. Ex-partner exposes absentee dad’s shady dating tactics with son.
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NTA. Ex’s social media posts exposed absentee father drama.

NTA: Exposing a scummy absent father on Facebook!

Rethinking visitation: Hanging around a dad who doesn’t claim you?

Calling out the absentee father’s creepy behavior with no explanation.

Exposing absentee father on Facebook: Petty but NTA!

Ex exposes absentee dad turned social media ‘superdad’.

Ex-Partner exposes absentee father on Facebook! Not the a**hole!

“Calling a child a friend is creepy. A mentor is different.”

Concerned parent questions why father keeps child a secret

NTA. Petty but in a good way!

NTA. Exposing the absent Dad’s ‘mentor’ facade.

Ex-partner exposes absentee father on Facebook, not the a**hole!

Supportive comment: Standing up against a lying absentee father!

Alex affectionately calls him ‘Dad’ or ‘Daddy’

Honesty is key! NTA, expose the absentee father!
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NTA: Dad’s secrecy and potential abandonment is unfair to his son

NTA. Father doesn’t deserve credit

NTA: Exposing an immature absentee father on Facebook!

NTA defends child against absent father, exposing his secret

Ex-partner exposes absentee father using son for attention. P gross.

Heartbreaking revelation: a father’s rejection leaves a lasting emotional scar

Heartbreaking: Child kept a secret, father denies existence in public.

Wild drama! Ex-partner exposes absentee father on Facebook! You’re NTA ♀️

NTA. Josh needs to step up and be a father!
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NTA calls out absentee father for not acknowledging his son

Dodged a bullet! Take control of your custody. #NTA

Heartwarming support for the innocent little buddy!

Ex-partner exposes absentee father’s questionable behavior with their child!

“Ahaha! NTA! Once he got pissed you could have said ‘How was I to know you’re hiding this from everyone???? He’s your son!’ With extra shocked tone of voice. Petty but NTA”

NTA. Father’s lies exposed, mother and son deserve better.

Unbelievable! Is this guy really fooling everyone with his ‘friend’?
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Supportive comment exposes absent father’s questionable behavior.

NTA: Absentee father avoids drama by not acknowledging his son.

Slimy dad hides fatherhood from potential girlfriends. Not the a**hole.
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NTA: Exposing a jerk dad. Your son deserves better.

Commenter finds the situation ‘WAY f**king strange’!
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