Family gatherings can be a source of joy, but they can also bring out the worst in people. In this story, a man shares his experience of a family video call that took an unexpected turn when his brother announced that his girlfriend, who happens to be the man’s toxic ex and mother of his child, is pregnant. The news left him feeling overwhelmed and he decided to leave the call, sparking a debate among family members about whether he was right to do so.
Sibling Rivalry

Family Arguments

Toxic Ex Enters the Scene

A Struggling Single Dad

Brother’s Hurtful Actions

Family Video Call

Emotional Overwhelm

Leaving the Call

Accusations Fly ️

Family Divided ⚖️

Parents’ Reaction

Uncle’s Opinion

Cutting Off Contact ✂️

Grateful for Support

Family Torn Over Man’s Reaction
This man’s brother announced his ex’s pregnancy during a family video call, leaving him feeling overwhelmed and emotional. He decided to leave the call, sparking a debate among family members about whether he was right to do so. While some argue that he should have stayed, others believe he was justified in leaving. The man is now considering cutting off contact with his brother and ex for the sake of his son. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions.
Ex dates brother, has child, doesn’t take responsibility for their child. NTA

Protecting your child from a toxic family situation. NTA

Cutting toxic people out of your life is hard but necessary

NTA for cutting contact with brother who got ex pregnant
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Avoiding family events may be the best option

Cutting off family after shocking pregnancy announcement. NTA.

Protect yourself and your child. NTA.

Toxic family? Cut them out. Uncle’s advice? Ignore it.

NTA handled pregnancy announcement well, but should consider going no contact

NTA’s comment and reply hilariously roast brother’s situation

Commenter praised for mature response to shocking pregnancy announcement.

Doubts raised over authenticity of story, hilarious comments ensue

Commenter avoids family after shocking pregnancy announcement. #NTA

Sibling-cousin drama, NTA calls out brother’s actions ♀️
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NTA. Get full custody and cut them off completely
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Cutting ties with toxic family members is sometimes necessary

Protect yourself and your son. Get child support ASAP

Protective parent warns against sociopaths in family court

Commenter calls out OP for not protecting themselves and child

Encouraging response to man dealing with unexpected pregnancy news

Commenter calls girl ‘disgusting’ after NTA judgement

Supportive commenters suggest cutting off toxic family member. ❤️

Protecting your child and finances after a shocking announcement

Supportive comment section. NTA for standing up for yourself

Mature response to shocking news, justified to cut off brother.

Cutting contact after shocking pregnancy announcement. NTA.

Polite response to awkward pregnancy announcement earns etiquette hero status ♂️

Brother sleeps with ex, OP NTA. Family drama ensues

Commenter defends OP and criticizes sub’s purpose. ♂️

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary

Handling a difficult situation with grace and avoiding drama

Supportive comment encourages OP to show emotions, declares NTA

Cutting toxic family members for the sake of your child.

Cutting ties with toxic family members for mental health

Protecting your child comes first. NTA for setting boundaries.

Commenter questions woman’s heart after shocking pregnancy announcement.

Cutting contact with ex and brother is healthiest for child

Brother slept with ex-wife, now having a baby. NTA.

Not the a**hole for announcing pregnancy?

Protecting your child from toxic family members

Self-care first! NTA for setting boundaries with unreasonable family.

Cutting off brother and ex, getting child support for son. NTA.

Commenter calls out family for supporting inappropriate relationship

Get a legal custody agreement and go to therapy for support

Suing for back child support? That’s a power move!

Cutting off toxic people for a healthier environment

Commenter calls out unacceptable behavior and offers advice.

Supportive comment shows empathy for difficult situation

Brother’s about to be a single dad too? NTA wins!

Handling a shocking pregnancy announcement with maturity and wit

Handling a shocking pregnancy announcement with grace.

Avoiding family drama with a shared baby mama. #NTA

Supportive comment suggests cutting toxic family out of life

Take care of yourself and your son first . Avoiding them is okay.

Toxic ex and brother having a baby? NTA for cutting ties

Stealing thunder? Going no contact? Drama ensues in family announcement
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Supportive comment urges OP to prioritize self-care and cut off family.

Cutting ties with family over pregnancy announcement?

Cutting toxic family ties for your child’s wellbeing.
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Civil exit after shocking news, but why take offense?

Commenter criticizes woman’s parenting, defends brother’s decision.

Protecting your child should always be your top priority

Encouraging advice on filing for child support in a tough situation

Cutting toxic family members for the sake of your child.

Avoid the drama. NTA. Focus on raising your son

Cutting ties after a hook up? NTA takes action

Cutting toxic family members out is tough but necessary.
