The saying “Don’t marry someone you can live with, but someone you can’t live without” expresses the importance of choosing the right partner in life. However, even the strongest relationships are not immune to issues, and some problems are so big that they are impossible to resolve.
For example, when you suddenly realize that the person you live with is hurting your own child. The reason for this family drama was the behavior of the stepdaughter and stepmother toward the author’s 13-year-old son, which was detailed in a Reddit post.
In the thread , he wants to know if he is the a**hole for doing what he did next after he found out.
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Dad cancels Mother’s Day celebration after hearing stepmom’s harsh words to his son

A father cancels a Mother’s Day celebration after hearing what his stepmom said to his son…AITA?

A stepmom’s harsh words ruined a Dad’s Mother’s Day celebration
This father was planning a surprise Mother’s Day celebration for his wife when he overheard an exchange between his wife, stepdaughter, and introverted son. His wife had been trying to convince his son to let him stay home by saying the son’s ‘attitude’ would make her family uncomfortable. She even said that she isn’t technically his mom and doesn’t understand why he wanted to celebrate Mother’s Day with her.
The father was so hurt and angry that he decided to cancel the celebration. After a heated argument, his wife left the house with their stepdaughter. The family is now in a state of tension and hurt. In this post , the father is asking the AITA community if he was in the wrong for canceling the celebration.
Let’s discuss reactions and comments next.
Dad protects son from stepmom’s cruelty

Dad divorces stepmom to protect son

A dad cancels Mother’s Day
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No for this mom

NTA: Stepmom bullies son?

NTA: Run Away!

♂️ NTA: Stepmom’s harsh words ruined more than Mother’s Day

Dad cancels Mother’s Day

Bonus mom speaks out!

NTA: Evil stepmom!

Dad cancels the celebration ❌

NTA. Dad cancels Mother’s Day

Protecting from

Dad cancels Mother’s Day
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Dad stands up for his son!

NTA –

Dad cancels Mother’s Day!

NTA! Dad stands up to his stepmom’s mistreatment of his son

Protecting his son

Canceling Mother’s Day

Believe it & protect your son

Divorce-level for dad!

Dad defends his son ❤️

Dad cancels Mother’s Day

Dad cancels M-Day after stepmom’s hurtful words

NTA. Dad cancels after hearing ☠️ from stepmom.

Is this the tip of the iceberg?

Protecting your son:

NTA: Talk to your son

NTA: Stepmom’s actions don’t fly

No a*****s here!

Divorce as an option?

NTA: Dad defends son!

Divorce on the table!

NTA: Reconsider marriage?

Dad puts son first

Dad stands up ✊ for his son

NTA: Stepmom got caught!

Not the a****e Props to Dad!

Breaking: Dad cancels Mother’s Day celebration

Dad stands up for son

Introverts unite! ♂️

A mom’s hurtful words

Super Dad moves!

OP stands up for son!

Stepmom crosses the line

Stepmother and stepsister finally caught!

NTA: Dad defends son

Dad takes a stand

NTA: Mom’s Day

Dad takes a stand

Stepmom doesn’t accept son

A dad cancels Mother’s Day after hearing his stepmom’s hurtful words.

Dad cancels Mother’s Day after stepmom’s hurtful words

Dad cancels Mother’s Day✋

NTA: Stepmom’s harsh words
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A stepmom’s harsh words

The of Evil Stepmothers

NTA: Not cool!

NTA: Choose your son

Protect your son

Not the a**hole:

Dad defends son after cruel words

Dad puts son first

A father’s heart-wrenching decision

NTA: Time to rethink the future
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NTA: Protect your son!

Divorce never looked so good!

Is it a common occurrence?

Get rid of her!
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Dad defends son ✊

Stepmom said something

NTA: Dad takes a stand

Dad protects son from stepmom’s hurtful words

NTA: Wife’s true colors revealed

NTA: Stepmom’s own words led to canceled Mother’s Day

NTA. Dad cancels after hearing stepmom’s words

Last Updated on February 27, 2023 by Chifundo