Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama on our hands that’s sure to get your blood boiling! Our protagonist, a fierce mama bear , has been estranged from her father for 16 years after he chose his affair partner over his family. Fast forward to a recent family gathering, where things took a shocking turn! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, betrayal, and Facebook fallout!
Family Drama Alert!

♀️ Ultimatum Time! ♀️

⏰ Fast Forward 16 Years ⏰

Family Gathering Invite

Ignoring the Unwanted Guests

No Strangers Allowed!

Bathroom Break Gone Wrong

Seeing Red!

Fake Tears and Unwanted Kisses

♀️ Time to Leave! ♀️

Disappointed but Dignified

Facebook Victim Card!

Painted as a Heartless Monster!

But Wait, There’s More!

Childhood Pics and Identity Revealed!

Estranged Dad Oversteps Boundaries, Sparks Facebook Firestorm!
Well, well, well… the internet has spoken, and the verdict is in! Our fierce mama bear was justified in her actions at that dramatic family gathering. Can you believe the audacity of her estranged father, holding her baby without permission and then playing the victim card on Facebook? The nerve! But wait, there’s more! Turns out, dear old dad has been posting about her on Facebook since 2015, revealing childhood pics and her identity without consent. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!
Parental rights respected, family drama ensues. NTA wins!

Daughter stands her ground, dad plays victim on Facebook

Daughter stands up to disrespectful dad and cuts contact permanently

Supportive reply reminds OP to not let internet trolls get them down.

Engaging in family drama: OP is ESH for bringing baby
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NTA but consider therapy to address seething anger towards father

Hateful comment sparks debate about daughter’s relationship with her dad

Daughter receives judgement on decision to expel dad from life.

Engaging with ESH commenter who calls out OP’s behavior

Reddit user addresses all parties involved in family feud. ♀️

Clarification needed: Is he a stranger or bio dad?
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Setting boundaries with family can be tough. NTA

No contact with the cousin. NTA, kids don’t owe him anything
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Daughter defends herself against dad’s Facebook post, reminds him of his actions

NTA for not wanting estranged dad to see your child, but should consider letting go of grudge.

Attending a family gathering after 16 years? ESH according to commenter.

Daughter’s family drama sparks heated debate, internet takes sides.

A commenter seeks more info on the cousin’s intentions.

User calls out OP for not growing out of their feelings YTA

Daughter shares similar experience, validates OP’s reaction to father’s betrayal

Redditors suggest OP get therapy and question their bitterness.

Don’t let the haters get you down!

Savage comment shuts down estranged family Facebook page defenders

Standing up to an abusive and absent father.

Supportive comment encourages OP to cut contact with disrespectful cousin.

Daughter stands up to disrespectful estranged dad with grace

16-year-old daughter defends dad, advises therapy for hate.

Cousin and father were both in the wrong. Cut them off

Ignoring an estranged parent’s denial sparks agreement. NTA

“Dad” disrespects boundaries, sparks outrage. NTA.

A helpful link for dealing with estranged parents and toxicity.

Daughter defends estranged dad’s infidelity, but sets baby boundaries ❤️

User empathizes with commenter’s struggles in blended families.
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Verdict changed to NTA. OP’s father is not a stranger.

Father disrespects daughter’s wishes; internet calls him out. NTA.

Putting yourself first. Narcissists always play the victim. #NTA

Estranged dad disrespects daughter’s parenting choices, internet supports NTA

Respecting a parent’s wishes is important . Weak point or not, NTA.

NTA! You have the right to protect your child

NTA, but consider reaching out to your cousin for clarity

Dream of confrontational Passover dinner with estranged parent
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Family drama and therapy: NTA for setting boundaries
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A family feud unfolds as the commentor calls out everyone’s faults

Mom stands up to family for respecting her baby rules

Don’t fret, forget the narcs. Keep moving forward! ♀️

Father disrespects daughter’s wishes; stranger may have respected more.

Cutting ties with toxic family members: NTA, do you!

Betraying a child’s trust is unforgivable
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Protective parent asserts rightful ownership of baby amidst family feud

Poster shares personal experience with estranged biological father.

A balanced perspective calls for communication instead of resentment. ✌
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Daughter sets boundary with cheating dad, defends decision. Cousin criticized.

Stepmom’s knowledge of dad’s marriage affects commenter’s judgement.

YTA called out for dictating father’s love life, cutting off family.

When boundaries are crossed, family drama ensues

Father disrespects daughter’s wish to hold baby, sparks backlash

Cousin betrayed trust, NTA for cutting them off

NTA – Family disregards boundaries, cousin facilitates, dad disrespects wishes.

Cousin chooses dad over OP’s wishes, gets called out.
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Doubts about dad’s change confirmed after victimizing posts

Respect your daughter’s wishes, NTA. Misunderstanding or not, apologize.

NTA! Your baby, your decision. Dad needs to learn.

Protective parent won’t tolerate unwanted child holders. NTA

Family fails to respect boundaries, commenter supports OP’s decision.

NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP and condemns cousin and dad.

Supportive comment, acknowledges wise decision to avoid confrontation with estranged dad.

Father disrespects daughter’s boundaries with her child, internet agrees #NTA

Supportive comment with resource for estranged families and congratulations

Support for mom’s decision to keep estranged dad away

Standing up to estranged parents like a boss

Cutting ties with toxic family member: NTA, explain to cousin

NTA. Report the photos. He chose to not be there.

It’s her decision. No one else gets to decide.
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Respect your daughter’s wishes, save airfare

Cousin set up, both are a**holes. Cut her off too

Standing up against disrespectful family members

NTA calmly handles dad’s demands, cousin meddles, can’t win.

NTA, but therapy may help with unresolved feelings ♀️
