Imagine growing up in a chaotic household, forced to take care of your younger siblings while your mother continues to make poor decisions. One young woman, who recently turned 18, found herself in this exact situation. Living with her mother and four half-siblings, she was the only one with a relationship with her father, who provided their main source of income. When her father offered to pay for her university and support her living alone, she jumped at the chance to escape her toxic home. But her mother didn’t take the news well, accusing her of leaving them homeless. Is she really to blame?
The Chaotic Household
Mother’s Poor Decisions
Father’s Support
A Generous Offer
A Chance to Escape ♀️
Mother’s Furious Reaction
Standing Her Ground
Friends’ Opinions ️
A Tough Decision, But Necessary?
This 18-year-old has had enough of her mother’s poor choices and the responsibility of caring for her siblings. With her father’s support, she’s ready to move out and start a new life. But her mother accuses her of leaving them homeless and some friends think she should stay for her siblings’ sake. Is she really to blame, or is it time for her mother to face the consequences of her actions? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Commenter defends 18-year-old’s decision, suggests mother collect child support.
NTA for leaving home due to parentification and abuse. Take the rope and don’t look back
Supportive comment encourages young adult to prioritize their future
Taking control of your life and setting boundaries.
18-year-old not at fault, but siblings face homelessness
Commenter advises 18yo to prioritize own future, not mother’s dependence.
Follow your dreams, motivate siblings, NTA for leaving home
Commenter is NTA but should not blame siblings for abuse.
OP is NTA, mother is gaslighting and manipulating. Siblings are victims.
Leaving an abusive home to save oneself. NTA
Encouraging NTA comment suggests seeking child support and social services.
Leaving home was tough but NTA, good wishes for future
Empathetic commenter supports 18-year-old’s decision to leave home.
Leaving an abusive home: NTA. Siblings facing homelessness:
Mother accused of being ungrateful, but what did daughter give?
Supportive comment encourages leaving toxic home environment
NTA. Tough love, but mom needs a new plan.
Escape from financial abuse leads to amazing life!
Encouraging response to a tough situation with helpful advice.
Breaking free from toxic parents, facing backlash from friends.
Unexpected support in the comment section
Commenter defends OP’s decision to not financially support family.
NTA stands up for themselves and family, seeks help.
Mother should have made arrangements for future, NTA.
Comment suggests mother should have pursued child support from siblings’ dads
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Start your life without guilt. NTA, time to move on!
Compassionate comment acknowledges siblings’ situation, offers government support
Commenter advises leaving toxic family situation, calls out mother’s behavior.
Choose what makes sense for your future NTA
Taking control of your life and finances. NTA
Commenter supports OP’s decision, advises calling child protection services
Opportunity to leave and live free. Enjoy it responsibly!
Leaving home for uni without guilt, NTA wins!
Moving on in life can be tough but sometimes necessary
Commenter defends 18-year-old’s decision to leave home, calls out mother’s flawed plan.
Father should only support his child. Other fathers should contribute.
NTA but don’t forget your siblings are also victims
Commenter advises OP to prioritize self-care and not feel responsible. ❤️
Escape the abuse and call child services for your siblings.
Encouraging reply to a tough situation.
Take the opportunity for a bright future, NTA
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Breaking free from parentification and building your own life.
Breaking free from a sad situation. NTA
Encouraging comment suggests calling child protective services for siblings’ safety.
Leaving home was the right decision. NTA!
Supportive comment, encouraging mother to take responsibility.
Rooting for OP’s future: NTA, go start your life!
Commenter advises 18-year-old not to be financially responsible for family.
Blunt comment sparks controversy in homelessness discussion
Escape or stay? Commenter advises 18-year-old to take opportunity ♀️
NTA comment suggests chasing other dads for support, clarifies child support.
Supportive comment urges OP to leave toxic home environment
Leaving home at 18, mother and siblings face homelessness. NTA.
Encouraging advice for a young adult’s future success
Empathetic reply encourages leaving toxic home for better future
Escape the exploitation: NTA comment advocates leaving toxic family.
NTA for not supporting ungrateful family member.
Encouraging comment urges OP to prioritize education and escape caretaker role.
Escape and enjoy freedom, NTA. Your siblings aren’t your burden.
Escape from abusive family. Enjoy life without guilt
NTA, but mom needs to seek child support from other fathers and freeze credit
Mother’s entitlement led to daughter’s sacrifice. Time to move on!
Commenter supports OP’s decision to leave and start their life.
Commenter defends 18-year-old, criticizes mother’s choices.
Leaving home for uni, NTA. Mom needs new income source
Leaving a toxic home, but considering social services for siblings
Commenter believes mom should have uplifted herself, NTA
NTA flees covert incestuous relationship with mother.
NTA takes responsibility for leaving, but offers advice and empathy.
NTA for leaving, but have empathy for the innocent children
Harsh comment blaming mother for poor financial planning and irresponsibility.
Commenter defends OP’s siblings and calls mom ‘abhorrent’
You’re not responsible for your mother’s poor choices. NTA
Commenter suggests mother should get a job, sparks controversy
Helpful suggestion for struggling single mother with 4 kids
