We've all heard stories of absentee parents, but this tale of a mother's struggle to protect her children from their father's broken promises is one that will tug at your heartstrings. 🥺💔 She's been the buffer for too long, and now she's decided to let the kids see the truth for themselves. What happens when the shield comes down? Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster. 🎢

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A Mother's Struggle: Between Protection and Truth 🛡️🔮
In a heartbreaking tale of broken promises, a mother finds herself at a crossroads. She's been the protective shield, covering for an absentee father who repeatedly disappoints their children. But now, she's decided to let the truth shine through. She's done making excuses for him, and the kids are starting to see their dad's actions for what they are. Will he step up or let them down again? The clock is ticking, and the kids are waiting. 💔⏰
"Stop covering for him. Your kids deserve better. 🙏"

LongNectarine3 | LongNectarine3
NTA: Time to let go and focus on your kids' well-being 💔

anarchyshift | anarchyshift
"ESH. Him for forgetting, you for postponing. Kids deserve better. 💔"

Primary-Criticism929 | Primary-Criticism929
NTA: Kids deserve honesty. Consider taking ex back to court.

Master-Manipulation | Master-Manipulation
Setting boundaries with unreliable dad to give stability to kids 💜

ladyflaugha | ladyflaugha
NTA - Don't let him off the hook for being flakey 👏

JudgeJed100 | JudgeJed100
Grateful for mom's strength: She let us form our own opinions 💔

Shibes2 | Shibes2
NTA. Don't be his assistant, drop the rope and move on 💔

Aradene | Aradene
NTA. Enabling him? Time to break free and thrive! 🙌

ucitygal | ucitygal
"Cool story, bro." *click* 😲 At 9 he already knows...😮

KindaKrayz222 | KindaKrayz222
Protect your kids from emotional abuse. You deserve better 💔

Transformermom2 | Transformermom2
Protecting your kids from a unreliable parent 💔

thatsnotmyunicorn | thatsnotmyunicorn
NTA, absentee dad emotionally harms kids. 💔

Cinder_Snowfall | Cinder_Snowfall
NTA. Kids get tired of hearing excuses from deadbeat dads. 💔

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NTA. Hold him accountable for his broken promises. 👏

petitebohemian | petitebohemian
Don't cover for him! Protect your kids' self-esteem. 👏

simplylisa | simplylisa
Stop covering for absentee dad and let him face consequences 🙌

Princess-She-ra | Princess-She-ra
OP's kids know their dad isn't interested. NTA 👏

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ESH. Dad doesn't care, mom keeps trying. Let him go. 🙅

quats5 | quats5
Protecting your kids doesn't mean being a doormat. 💔

MamanBear79 | MamanBear79
Protect your children by being the "bad" guy. 👍

Nomegusta111 | Nomegusta111
Honesty is key to protect your relationship with your kids ❤️

shadowsofwho | shadowsofwho
Covering for absentee dad: exhausting, but better without him. NTA 👏

nerdgirl71 | nerdgirl71
"Awesome little dude shuts down absentee dad. NTA, btw."

stay-gold_ponyboy | stay-gold_ponyboy
NTA, you're being understanding 👏🏻, but he needs to step up 💪🏻

Sudden-Possible3263 | Sudden-Possible3263
NTA. Be the mom and dad, give your all 💪🏽❤️

LuisArturoHR | LuisArturoHR
Don't be a doormat for that deadbeat! 👍

Early_Prompt6396 | Early_Prompt6396
Heartbreaking story of broken promises and the impact on children 💔

No_Meringue_9031 | No_Meringue_9031
NTA Encouraging open communication with absent dad. Supportive and understanding parenting 👏

WorsePartOfValor | WorsePartOfValor
Mom refuses to cover for absentee dad: Child support adjustment?

Craftyhobby | Craftyhobby
Documenting abuse and empowering kids to make their own judgments 👏

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