Imagine being a parent, watching your child overcome a mental health condition and finally being ready to take on the world. But what happens when one parent refuses to let go? This story is about a father who took a stand against his overbearing wife to help his son move out and start a new chapter in his life. The internet is buzzing with opinions on this family drama, so let’s dive right in!
The Son’s Struggle

Progress and Overprotectiveness ️

Mom’s Extreme Measures

Son’s New Beginning

Mom’s Meltdown

Son’s Hurt Feelings

Therapist’s Confirmation

The Secret Move-Out Plan

Wife’s Furious Reaction

Dad’s Dilemma: Was He Right or Wrong?
So there you have it, folks! A father who defied his wife’s wishes to help his son move out and start a new life. The son, who has made incredible progress with his mental health, was more than ready to take on the world, but Mom just couldn’t let go. Now, with the family divided and tensions high, the question remains: was the dad right to help his son move out, or should he have respected his wife’s wishes? Let’s see what people have to say about this intense family drama! ️
Supportive comment from someone with schizophrenia, encouraging OP to continue.

Father defies overprotective mother to help son move out. #NTA

Supportive comment suggests therapy for controlling wife.

Supportive comment calls out wife’s behavior, suggests therapy

Wife needs therapy, NTA dad helps son move out

Wife’s controlling behavior towards disabled son. NTA for helping him move out.

Supportive comment, recommends therapy for wife’s family.

Supportive comment encourages seeking therapy for wife and self-care ❤️

Dad defies wife to help son move out. NTA

User with family history of schizophrenia advises dad to push wife to see a therapist. Mentions that people with schizophrenia can live normal lives.

Supportive dad defies negative wife to help son move out

Dad defies wife to help son move out. NTA, wife’s AH.

Defying wife to help son move out, NTA comment agrees.

Parenting is all about building your child up to fly
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Supportive comment applauds dad for helping son move out

Son’s dad defies wife to help him move out. NTA

Supportive comment calling out wife’s behavior, advises legal protection.

Supportive comment encourages therapy and praises father’s actions.

Father supports son’s move-out despite wife’s anxiety and in-laws’ interference

Supportive comment suggests therapy for wife’s outdated views on schizophrenia.

Schizophrenic commenter calls out abusive behavior, deems OP the a-hole.

Supportive dad helps son move out despite wife’s objections

Support for dad’s decision and advice for son’s protection.

Supportive comment applauds dad’s parenting, criticizes wife’s behavior.

Supportive comment. Encourages therapy for wife. No replies.

Parent defies spouse to help child move out, praised as hero.

Supportive comment calls out wife’s behavior and suggests therapy

Defying an abusive and controlling spouse to help son move out

Parental support is crucial for a child’s mental wellness. NTA

Protecting your son’s interests and assets from your controlling wife.

A heartwarming story of supporting a loved one with mental illness ❤️

Supportive comment and advice for dad helping son move out
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Breaking the stigma around schizophrenia

Son’s therapist agrees: NTA for helping him move out

Son’s independence causes marital strife. NTA suggests therapy/divorce.

Defying spouse to help son move out. NTA wins parenting.

Supportive dad defies wife to help son move out

Supportive comment suggests therapy for stressed wife of schizophrenic child.

Dad defies wife to help son move out. NTA. Way to go dad!!!

Son is competent & needs this. Wife may need therapist.

Supportive comment encourages therapy for wife. Congrats to son!

Supportive comment applauds dad’s decision to help son move out

Supportive comment suggests wife needs therapy, job, or hobby.

Supportive comment thanks dad for being a true ally

Supportive comment about defying wife to help son move out.

Supportive comment with a spicy burn for the wife

Red flag alert! Is wife’s behavior a sign of illness?

Dad defies wife to help son move out, but everyone sucks

Supportive comment suggests therapy for wife’s anxiety. NTA

Putting your child’s well-being first

Father receives support for defying wife to help son move out
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Supportive comment calls out wife’s disproportionate reactions.

Supporting a child with mental illness, NTA. Family first

Son is an adult, compliant with treatment, and wants independence. NTA

Sibling supports dad helping son with schizophrenia move out.

Co-parenting therapy may be the solution

Supportive comment defends dad and questions wife’s behavior.

Supportive dad defies wife to help son move out, NTA

Defying a spouse for a child’s well-being NTA wins.
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Protective dad defies wife to help son move out

Father defies controlling wife to help son move out. NTA!
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Son ready to move out, but wife holding him back

Support for dad defying unstable wife’s abusive behavior
