Mom’s Dilemma: Daughter’s Escape Plan Foiled, But at What Cost?

Meet the Mom (34F) who’s caught in a whirlwind of family drama. She’s living with her husband (37M), her daughter (15F), and son (11M) from a previous marriage. The kids split their time between their mom and dad, but a recent revelation has stirred the pot. The announcement of a new sibling should be a joyous occasion, right? Well, not for everyone. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster and see what happens next.

A New Family Member on the Horizon

Daughter’s Apathy Raises Eyebrows

Stepdad’s Comment Sparks Tension

The Weekend Exodus Plan

Mother’s Intervention Causes Uproar

‘Sophiopath’ – A Nickname Gone Wrong

Stepdad’s Apology Falls Flat

The Aftermath: A Family in Turmoil

Mom’s Desperate Attempt to Keep Daughter Home

Custody Threats Loom Large

Mom’s Dilemma: What’s Next? ‍♀️

A Family Torn Apart: The Struggle for Harmony

Caught in a whirlwind of family drama, our mom protagonist is left grappling with a tough decision. Her daughter’s apathy towards the news of a new sibling, combined with her stepdad’s insensitive comments, have triggered a chain of events that threaten to tear the family apart. The daughter’s plan to escape to her dad’s house has been foiled, but the fallout is far from over. The ex-husband is threatening custody, and the daughter’s relationship with her stepdad is strained. With the threat of losing her children looming, our mom is left questioning her actions. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this delicate situation…

YTA for letting your husband insult your daughter’s lack of emotion.

“YTA. Downplaying the name calling? Let her go and apologize!”

YTA: Mom’s controlling behavior pushes daughter away, husband enables

“Cute nickname”? “All in good fun”? Are you serious?

YTA. Favoritism and neglect. Your daughter deserves better.

YTA. Your daughter’s escape plan foiled due to your husband’s behavior

“YTA. Keeping her out of school as punishment? Letting your husband call her abusive ableist nicknames? Congrats to your ex, that custody change is pretty much guaranteed.”

“YTA. Absurdly controlling. Husband bullying daughter. They deserve better parents.”

“YTA this is not a misunderstanding, your husband is and has been a jerk to your daughter because she doesn’t emote as much as he wants her to. And you’re enabling his bullying behavior. Stop trying to prevent her from going to her dad’s and especially stop messing with her schooling, nothing good will come of it.”

YTA for making your daughter a prisoner and excusing bullying.

“Stick up for your kids. Your husband sounds like a jerk.”

“YTA Doesn’t sound like you allowed your daughter to decide. “

“YTA! You have already lost your daughter and you should. What kind of mother let’s a stepdad call her child horrible names and then basic locks her up. That called abuse lady. Be glad your ex didn’t call the police or DFCS. Which is what I would have done. Shame on you! She’s also old enough to choose where she lives so you won’t have to worry about going to court.”

“YTA. Your daughter’s safety and happiness should be your priority.”

“YTA for enabling your husband’s bullying behavior. Hypocrite! “

YTA for denying your daughter’s choice, creepy and controlling.

“Holy. Fck.” – A powerful comment calling out abuse and unlawful imprisonment.

Engaging caption: Daughter’s escape plan foiled, husband belittles, mom intervenes.

YTA: Daughter wants to live with dad, bridges need rebuilding

Frustrated commenter calls out parent’s lack of support and predicts consequences

OP needs to apologize and let daughter spend time with dad.

“YTA. You had an agreement and she’s old enough to decide who to live with. Would you rather she go live with her dad but still keep in touch with you, or go no contact on her 18th birthday? Have fun at the custody hearing! “

“YTA. Your husband needs to grow up and show empathy!”

“Give her space to process. Let her cool off.”

YTA. Daughter feels neglected. Therapy and space could help.

Parenting gone wrong: Daughter’s escape plan foiled by toxic environment.

YTA for disrespecting your daughter and keeping her from her father

“YTA. Listen to your daughter or risk losing her completely. “

YTA for allowing abuse, renegging on custody, and denying access.

Abusive red flags ignored: YTA for locking daughter up

“YTA. You know what I did when my mother let her husband do the same shit? I left. As should your daughter. Shit parents.”

“YTA. Your husband has already ruined his relationship with your daughter, and yours. What kind of reaction do you expect from a child that is already suppressing her emotions in her own home because of the s****y treatment that goes unchecked by the adults. Good luck to your ex in court, but he won’t need it. You’re already violating the custody order. I’m sorry you and your husband won’t get free childcare.”

Letting your daughter go may save your relationship in future

Locked up daughter, abusive husband, and broken family. YTA

New hubby causing damage? Let her live with her dad!

YTA: Daughter’s escape plan foiled, abusive husband, custody battle imminent

“Momster” strikes again! Daughter’s escape plan foiled. YTA.

Toxic parent ruins relationship with daughter for new family.

Verbal abuse from husband, daughter wants to stay with father.

OP, YTA. Your daughter deserves better. Let her go.

Terrible parenting! YTA for forcing her to stay.

Mom’s husband bullies daughter, she’s forced to stay. Resentment grows. YTA.

You’re the a**hole! What did you do this time?