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Young Woman Steps in for Neglectful Ex: Savior or Meddler?

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Imagine coming home late at night to find a child in distress, and the only other adult around is too engrossed in video games to care. This is the predicament a 21-year-old woman found herself in when she discovered her ex-boyfriend’s 4-year-old daughter, A, sick and crying in her room. The young woman, who admits to having little experience with children, stepped up to the plate. But was she right to intervene? Let’s delve into this emotional rollercoaster.

A Late Night Discovery

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A Neglectful Father

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A Distressing Situation

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A Child in Need

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A Call for Help

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A Mother’s Anger

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A Late Night Drive

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A Furious Ex

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A Grateful Mother

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A Hospital Stay

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A Diagnosis and a Dilemma

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A Plea for Patience ‍♀️

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A Happy Update

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A New Ally for Mom ‍

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A New Beginning

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A Young Woman’s Dilemma: Savior or Meddler? ‍♀️

In a whirlwind of events, a young woman found herself in the role of a temporary guardian to her ex’s sick child. Faced with a neglectful father and a distressed child, she made the tough call to take the child to her mother. This decision sparked a heated argument with her ex, leaving her questioning her actions. As the dust settles, the child is now safe and recovering, and the young woman has found herself an unexpected ally in the mother. But the question remains: did she overstep or did she do the right thing? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

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NTA, you did the right thing.

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OP steps in to protect child from neglectful father.

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NTA – Stepping in to protect a neglected child

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Ex neglects sick woman; commenters agree he’s the a**hole.

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NTA: Heroic intervention saves child from neglectful ex.

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NTA – You did the right thing, ex sounds toxic.

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Protecting A from a neglectful father: a courageous and necessary act.

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NTA: Dad prioritizes game over child’s well-being. You stepped in!

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Supportive commenter advises leaving the situation for good.

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NTA. Get away from this guy ASAP!

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Kindness and empathy save neglected child. NTA!

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Stepping up when the ex fails: true parenting hero!

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NTA! You saved that poor baby from a terrifying situation!

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NTA saves the day, but should she stay or go?

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NTA – A true hero stepping in for neglectful ex!

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Breaking up with an idiot: NTA and a poor kid.

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NTA saves daughter from neglectful ex: Is she a savior?

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NTA! Stepping in to save a neglected child. Bravo!

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NTA! Saving a child from abuse

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NTA! Protecting a child from neglectful parenting. You did amazing!

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Compassionate young woman steps in for neglectful ex.

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You’re a hero! The child’s mom will be forever grateful.

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You’re a hero! Standing up against child abuse

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NTA stands up for neglected child, ex called out for irresponsibility.

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NTA: Stepping in to protect a child from neglectful ex

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Commenter advises woman to escape abusive relationship and run away ‍♀️

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Stepping up to protect a child from neglectful father. Bravo!

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NTA for stepping in, but consider calling CPS for negligence.

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NTA for stepping in and being a caring savior!

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NTA. Help her mother gain custody! ✊

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NTA OP steps in as a savior for neglected child!

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NTA! You saved the day and protected the child!

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NTA! You’re a true hero, standing up for what’s right!

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Putting the child’s safety first, NTA!

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Commenter wants someone to leave, drama brewing!

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NTA. You did the right thing

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NTA – You protected a child from abuse. Don’t feel guilty.

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NTA: Savage clapback shuts down ex’s high horse.

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NTA. You did the right thing, despite his anger.

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NTA. Reporting ex’s neglect to CPS, offer support to mother.

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NTA: Heroic woman saves neglected child, calls for help!

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Call CPS! Neglectful ex prioritizes game over child’s well-being. NTA!

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NTA for stepping in and being a true savior! ‍♀️

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