This man’s stepdad was always controlling and got rid of his cat without telling him. The man was devastated and refused to attend his mother’s birthday. Some family members think he should let it go, but the man still hurts. Was he wrong for not going to his mother’s birthday? Read on to find out.
Strained relationship with stepdad leads to family tension and resentment

Stepdad’s obsessive behavior leads to food segregation in household

Stepdad’s controlling behavior leads to cat and family separation.

Sibling rivalry and stubbornness still brew tension with stepdad

Man confronts stepdad about missing cat, tensions rise in family.

Heartbroken man discovers stepdad gave away his beloved cat

Betrayed by stepdad, man skips mom’s birthday

Heartbroken man skips mom’s birthday after stepdad gets rid of cat

Heartbroken man reunites with lost cat after months at shelter

Brother apologized, others say let go, but can he forgive?

Son’s anger over cat reveals deeper family issues.

Reconciliation attempts made, but will the birthday be ruined?

Family conflict over lost pet threatens mom’s birthday celebration

Struggling with guilt and anger after stepdad gets rid of cat

Man confronts controlling stepdad who gave his cat away
Growing up with a controlling stepdad was difficult for this man and his siblings. The stepdad had an odd habit of separating their food and banning their friends from the house. However, things took a turn for the worst when the man found out that his beloved cat, who had gone missing years ago, was given away by his stepdad. Enraged and heartbroken, the man refused to attend his mom’s birthday party, causing tension within the family. While some family members are urging him to forgive and forget, the man is still reeling from the betrayal and questioning whether he was wrong for standing his ground. Read on for the comments and reactions to this family feud.
NTA for being furious with selfish stepdad and enabling mom.

Mom prioritized abusive stepdad over kids, faces consequences on birthday.

Cat killed by stepdad, OP refuses to attend mom’s birthday.

NTA. Commenter empathizes with OP’s abusive household and supports going no contact.

Cat given away on stepdad’s whim ruins mom’s birthday. NTA.

Stepdad’s abusive behavior extends to furniture and family members.
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Cat gets revenge on cruel stepdad with epic escape

Mother’s repeated choice of abusive stepdad led to son’s reaction.

Cat gone, birthday canceled – mom’s man ruins everything.

Defend your cat at all costs!

Agreed. Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for self-care.

Mom stood by stepdad who got rid of cat. NTA for refusing birthday.

Don’t let them guilt-trip you, your pet was important ❤️
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Powerful response to a difficult family situation
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Commenter calls out abusive stepdad and mom, supports OP’s decision.

Heartbreaking story of a beloved pet being discarded by family.

Mom’s priorities questioned after stepdad gets rid of OP’s cat

Mother and stepdad’s actions have consequences. NTA.

Betrayed by stepdad and mom, NTA for skipping birthday party

Cat gone, birthday too: justified anger and broken trust.

Pets are family. NTA for being upset about the lie.

Mom’s bad choices hurt you, now she needs to deal with it. ♀️

Stepdad abused stepchildren, sent cat to die. Mother’s complicit. NTA.

Mother chose stepfather over children, cat was the final straw

Survivor shares heartbreaking experience of abusive step parent. NTA.

Addressing abuse and going low contact for safety

Suggesting petty revenge is not the solution. ♂️

Feline injustice leads to family drama

Man refuses to attend mom’s birthday after stepdad gets rid of cat

Cat taken to shelter, birthday ruined: NTA stands firm.

Cat gone, grudge on. Should OP forgive or forget? ❌

Stepfather’s abusive behavior enabled by the mom, NTA for refusing.

Stepfather abusive, mom lied about cat, NTA for not celebrating.

Sympathetic commenter validates OP’s feelings about stepfather and mother.

Losing a pet can be traumatic, especially if it’s sudden

Don’t punish your mom for stepdad’s actions. NTA.

A heartbreaking story of a mother choosing a bedmate over her children

Heartbreaking story of lost cat shows OP’s stepdad is TA

Losing a beloved pet is never easy. NTA for standing up for yourself and your cat.

Stepdad gave away cat, causing family drama and distrust.

Commenter expresses strong dislike towards someone named Ben.

Trust issues: abandoning pets = bad person. Family drama ensues.

Commenter advises going no contact with unsupportive family members

Cutting ties with toxic family members

Don’t dwell on the past. Communicate with your mom ❤️

Cat gone, trust broken. NTA for skipping mom’s birthday.
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Commenter expresses anger towards mom’s boyfriend, supports OP’s decision.

Heartbreaking story of losing a beloved pet. NTA for being upset.

Commenter refuses to attend mom’s birthday after stepdad got rid of their cat. #familydrama

Cutting mom out for allowing stepdad’s abuse. NTA ♂️

Cat lover stands up to stepdad and missing reasons mom.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out the mother’s betrayal. NTA

Forgiveness is important, but not always necessary when it comes to family.
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Mom chooses bad partner over cat-loving son on her birthday

Don’t mess with a man’s cat , or you’ll face consequences

Stand up for yourself and your cat . Toxic stepdad alert .

Commenter defends OP’s decision to skip mom’s birthday celebration.
