Life has a funny way of serving up a cocktail of emotions, doesn’t it? One woman found herself caught in a whirlwind of love, abandonment, and a surprising twist of fate. Raised by her father until she was 12, her world turned upside down when he left her mother for a co-worker. Promises of continued fatherly love turned out to be empty words. Fast forward to her adulthood, her estranged father passed away, leaving her in a moral quandary. To attend the funeral or not? And what about the will? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster…
A Childhood Promise Broken
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The Cold New Family ❄️
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A Painful Decision
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A Plea for Forgiveness
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The Funeral Snub and Unexpected Inheritance
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Family Backlash
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A Flood of Support
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The Forgotten Daughter’s Final Words
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The Forgotten Daughter’s Dilemma: To Mourn or Not to Mourn? ♀️
Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, our heroine found herself at the crossroads of morality and self-preservation. She chose to skip the funeral of her estranged father, who once left her for a new family. Yet, she didn’t shy away from the notary’s office to see if he left her anything in his will. And guess what? He did. Now, she’s facing backlash from her half-sibling and grandmother, accusing her of being ungrateful and insensitive. But amidst the storm, she’s also found a silver lining – an outpouring of support from strangers. Let’s see what the world thinks of this emotionally charged situation…
NTA. Father’s insincere apology and religious guilt trip sparks justified anger.

Seek support from friends or find a Pain Friend

NTA – You cut contact but made amends before he died

NTA, get therapy and move on. You’re valid. Best wishes!

NTA. Take the guilt money and build your own family.

A hilarious and sassy exchange that will make you LOL

Not the a**hole for skipping the funeral and wanting the inheritance

NTA: Inheritance drama! Take the money and live your best life

Inheritance heals wounds, but no love lost at the funeral.

“Funerals are for the living, you owe nothing to his family.” NTA
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Different perspectives on a complex father-daughter relationship
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“NTA. Inheriting from absent father, fulfilled dream, cut off negativity! “

Valid feelings, your choice. NTA.

NTA: Deathbed apology for terrible father isn’t well-received

NTA. Funeral would have been difficult for you. Find out about the will.

Heartbroken and betrayed, a son seeks closure after his father’s snub.
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Grieving your way: NTA. Emotions run high during loss

NTA. No obligation to attend father’s funeral. Sister’s young.

You owe him nothing. Stand your ground!

NTA. Abandoned by father, inherited money, use it wisely. Good luck!

Godzilla approves! Not the a**hole in this story.

NTA. Seek therapy to resolve inheritance-related issues

NTA. Stand up for yourself and prioritize your own well-being.

NTA, half sister grieving, misunderstandings, drama, inheritance, guilt, healing

Drunk typing by the campfire: NTA, Reddit’s got your back

Forgiveness denied, but money accepted. No one can blame you.

Heartbreaking story of estranged father’s return and difficult decision.

Engaging comment offering support and therapy advice for unresolved abandonment issues.

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this juicy story!

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this juicy story!
