Dad Shuts Down Ex-Wife’s Plea to Talk to Their Kids

Imagine being a father of five, left to care for your children alone after your ex-wife abandons them and signs away her rights. This dad’s heartbreaking story is filled with conflict, drama, and emotional turmoil. One day, his ex-wife calls, asking to speak to the kids, but he refuses. He’s unsure if he’s made the right decision, but the internet has a lot to say about this complicated situation.

Meet the Family ‍ ‍

Ex-Wife’s Sudden Goodbye

Kids Struggling to Cope

Oldest Daughter’s Heartache

Younger Daughter’s Hope

The Twins and Baby Boy

Dad’s Stance on Ex-Wife

Unexpected Call from Ex-Wife

Ex-Wife’s Request

Dad’s Response: No! ❌

Ex-Wife’s Plea

Dad’s Compromise

Ex-Wife’s Outrage

Dad’s Firm Stance

Heated Argument

Dad’s Explosive Response

Dad’s Dilemma: Protecting His Kids or Allowing Contact?

This dad is caught in a whirlwind of emotions as he tries to protect his children from further heartache. After his ex-wife abandoned their five kids and signed away her rights, she suddenly calls, wanting to speak to them. He refuses, unsure of how they would react, and offers to ask the oldest two if they want to talk to her later. The ex-wife becomes outraged, claiming she still has the right to speak to them. But dad stands his ground, saying she lost that right when she left. Now, he’s left questioning his decision. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Protecting the kids is top priority. Therapy for all recommended. NTA.

Commenter suggests investigating cause of ex-wife’s behavior, offers possible explanation.

Protecting kids from abandonment, NTA dad gets support and advice

NTA. Re-establish contact through a family therapist to protect kids

Mother signs rights away, commenters speculate reasons for disappearance.

NTA stands for Not The A-hole. The comment section discusses parenting.

Commenter questions child support laws, receives confirmation in reply

Doubts about ex-wife’s sudden disinterest in kids, but consensus is NTA

NTA. OP is a good dad, putting his kids first

NTA. Ex-wife has no right to demand contact after abandoning kids

Commenter questions if there were any underlying factors for abandonment.

Suggests postpartum depression as a possible cause for ex-wife’s behavior

Child of similar experience empathizes and advises seeking counseling

Commenter doubts divorce timeline during pandemic

Child of similar situation advises against marrying for kids’ sake

Confusion over custody/parental rights. Replies suggest likely custody relinquishment.

Could the ex-wife’s behavior be a symptom of mental illness?

Excellent dad protects kids from confusing situation.

Ex-wife not entitled to see kids, NTA dad sets boundaries

Ex-wife signed off rights, NTA dad shuts down contact plea

Dad not the a**hole for refusing ex-wife’s request

Commenters debate the plausibility of the story

NTA dad prioritizes kids’ feelings and suggests therapy for all.

Suggests counseling for kids affected by abandonment

Commenter questions the validity of the story, with others agreeing

Debate over parental rights and support obligations

NTA. Ex-wife abandoned kids, doesn’t have right to traumatize them further

Putting the kids first and considering family therapy ‍ could help determine contact boundaries.

Controversial comment sparks no replies in heated custody debate

Commenter suggests considering ex’s mental state, but prioritize kids’ welfare

Doubting the authenticity of the post

NTA shuts down ex-wife’s plea. Therapy or intervention attempt needed?

Comment suggests suspicion towards the story’s authenticity.

Commenter advises dad to prioritize kids’ safety over ex-wife’s feelings

Commenter questions missing information in custody dispute

Commenter offers helpful advice on mental health resources for kids.

Commenter offers empathetic advice to overwhelmed single dad.

Commenter suggests firm boundaries for ex-wife’s access to kids.

Ex-wife signed away rights, now wants contact? NTA, lawyer up.

Commenter advises dad to prioritize his mental health and kids. NTA

Counseling is needed for repairing relationships with ex-wife and kids ‍ , not automatically NTA.

Supportive comment with a spicy suggestion

Commenter suggests counseling for ex-wife to reconnect with kids ‍

Comment suggests empathy for ex-wife’s mental health struggles

Comparing it to Fresh Prince, commenter says NTA.

Commenter suggests post-partum depression as a possible factor, advises therapy.

No sympathy for ex-wife’s request

Commenter suggests postpartum depression could be a factor. ESH.

Protecting the kids’ hearts comes first

Compassionate suggestion for ex-wife’s behavior with a question mark

Suggest therapy for ex-wife wanting to talk to kids ‍

Importance of contact with both parents for closure later in life ‍

Can she still pay child support after signing rights away?

Commenter seeks more info on dad’s decision to keep kids.

Seek legal and therapeutic help for this complex situation ‍ ‍

Ex-wife reaches out to talk to kids, dad’s outburst understandable

Solo dad offers advice on ex-wife’s mental health issues

Commenter suggests ex-wife may have had depression, offers support

Curious about ex’s mental health and custody arrangements?

Engage in dialogue with ex-wife for children’s sake