We’ve all heard the saying, ‘blood is thicker than water’, but what happens when the water runs dry? This is a tale of a young woman who, from the tender age of six, chose to call her stepfather ‘dad’. But, as she grew older, a series of painful incidents led her to question this choice. This story is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with love, betrayal, and the struggle for identity. So, let’s dive into this heart-wrenching saga.
The Early Years: A New Dad in the Picture
Growing Pains: A Child Caught in the Crossfire
A Summer of Discontent: The First Crack Appears
A Queer Relationship: The Unforgivable Sin? ️
Homeless for the Summer: A Daughter Cast Out
The Last Straw: A Brother’s Innocence Shattered
A Line Crossed: The End of ‘Dad’
A Mother’s Plea: The Return of ‘Dad’?
A Daughter’s Resolve: The Final Decision
The Question of Acceptance: A Matter of Choice ♀️
A Heartbreaking Tale: When ‘Dad’ Becomes a Stranger
This is a story of a young woman’s struggle with identity and acceptance. From a young age, she chose to call her stepfather ‘dad’, a choice that was later used against her in bitter arguments. As she grew older and entered a queer relationship, her ‘dad’ turned cold and aggressive, even going as far as kicking her out of the house. The final straw came when he told her little brother that she wasn’t his ‘real sister’. From that day, she stopped calling him ‘dad’. Despite her mother’s pleas, she stands firm in her decision, refusing to accept someone as family just for appearances. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA. Dad failed, mom should support. No third chances. ♂️
“NTA, kids have the right to choose. He lost that privilege.”
NTA for standing up against emotional bullying.
Unconditional love should not be conditional on a relationship.
NTA. He made his bed and he has to lie in it. You gave him eighteen years of leeway despite he and your mom using his stepdad status as a low blow to hurt you or each other in arguments. You would have gladly given him even more leeway if he’d just left your kid brother out of it. He wanted to hurt you. He succeeded. These are the consequences of hurting you.
NTA: Closure requires acknowledgement and apology. Forgiveness shouldn’t prioritize others.
“NTA. Toxic ‘dad’ and mom need to be cut off. “
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NTA. A father’s conditional love and a mother’s meddling. Stick to your guns!
NTA Don’t waste energy on someone who turned their back on you.
Defining your own family ❤️
NTA: You deserve better.
Discovering a stepfather’s dark secret shattered my perception of family.
Mom prioritizing his feelings over yours? Disgusting! NTA
NTA. Your stepdad forfeited his right to be your father.
No apology, no change. Removing myself was the only option.
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Defending against a homophobic father, standing up for yourself.
NTA – Mother’s knowledge and actions make her an a**hole too
Dad wants to walk her down the aisle, but she’s standing firm.
NTA: He lost the title ‘dad’ and it’s his own fault
Cut ties with toxic ‘dad’: You owe him nothing! ♀️
NTA stands up to abusive ‘dad’ while questioning mom’s loyalty
NTA. Stand your ground and have the wedding you want!
Heartbreaking betrayal by ‘dad’, mom blames victim for his actions
NTA: Mother’s partner wants ‘dad’ title back for wedding?!
Mom’s betrayal: NTA’s struggle with cruel ‘dad’ and enabling mother
Disgruntled commenter slams mom’s partner, calling him an a**hole.
No obligation to call him Dad after what he did
Daughter cuts ties with ‘dad’ after his unforgivable actions. NTA.
