Imagine being abandoned by your father only to have him reappear in your life when he’s on his deathbed. That’s the story of one woman who was left heartbroken by her dad’s actions. After he left her and her mother for another woman, she rarely saw him, and when she did, it was an emotionally painful experience. When her father passed away, she chose not to attend his funeral, but still went to the notary to see if he left her anything in his will. Now, her family is accusing her of being ungrateful and uncaring. Let’s dive into her side of the story.
Father’s Betrayal
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Broken Promises
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Rare Visits
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New Wife, Cold Treatment ❄️
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Cutting Contact ✂️
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Cancer Diagnosis
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Facing Death
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Skipping the Funeral ⚰️
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The Will
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A Generous Inheritance
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Family’s Accusations ️
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Edit: Gratitude
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Half-Sister’s Age
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Forgiving Father?
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Will Reading Clarification
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Family Ties Cut ✂️
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Ungrateful or Justified? ♀️
This woman’s story of her father’s betrayal and abandonment has left her with a difficult decision: attend his funeral or not. After years of emotional pain, she chose to skip the funeral but went to the notary to see if he left her anything in his will. Now, her family is accusing her of being ungrateful and uncaring. But is she really in the wrong, or is her decision justified? Let’s see what people have to say about this heartbreaking situation. ️
NTA. Commenter suggests therapy for OP to let go of resentment.

Find a support system to help you cope with pain

Skipping the funeral doesn’t make OP a bad person

Encouraging words for OP to seek therapy and move forward

Skipping the funeral of an absent father: NTA

Commenters find humor in NTA verdict

Skipping the funeral of a neglectful dad, understandable or not? ♀️

NTA skips dad’s funeral, shows up for the will. Money heals wounds

Inheriting more than just money – NTA copes with loss

Skipping dad’s funeral for being treated like garbage, NTA. Seek therapy.
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Different experiences with a father can lead to different feelings

Taking what you’re legally entitled to after a neglectful father’s death

Validated for skipping funeral for will?

Daughter justifies skipping dad’s funeral with a valid point

Dealing with loss differently. NTA for skipping funeral.

Grieving is personal. NTA for missing funeral for will

Daughter rightfully skips funeral after being replaced like a refund
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Skipping dad’s funeral, but showing up for the will? NTA.

No regrets, no apologies. You owe him nothing.

Abandoned by her father, OP receives inheritance and advice

Commenter defends someone and insults poorly written comment.

Inheritance won, but family relationships lost? Therapy might help.

Take time for yourself and decide if they’re worth it.

Navigating family drama and inheritance after skipping a funeral

Supportive commenter offers therapy and a listening ear

Supportive commenter receives empathy award

Forgiveness denied, but inheritance accepted

Heartbreaking comment about a difficult relationship with their father.

Commenter not at fault for skipping dad’s funeral

Surviving emotional trauma: NTA for skipping dad’s funeral

Not the a**hole. But why skip the funeral?

Skipping dad’s funeral for the will? NTA according to comment.
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Skipping dad’s funeral doesn’t make you an a**hole. Get therapy

Commenter sympathizes with daughter who skipped dad’s funeral

Inheriting hurt: NTA for taking the money and healing.

Skipping dad’s funeral for inheritance? NTA, but seek support

Grieving in public sucks. It’s complicated. You’re NTA. {{{hugs}}}

Supportive comment offers condolences for difficult situation.

Father’s guilt-trip call doesn’t excuse past behavior towards daughter.

Validating the commenter’s feelings of neglect and supporting their decision.

Inheritance drama: Daughter skips dad’s funeral, shows up for will

Inheriting money from a father who was absent in life

NTA. Emotional closure is important. Write a letter and burn it

Inheriting drama? NTA for skipping dad’s funeral.

Commenter supports decision, calls situation a mess

Live your best life , forget the snooty family

Skipping dad’s funeral was justified, inheritance eases the pain.

Skipping dad’s funeral: NTA. Funerals are for the living. Take care
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Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?

Skipping a parent’s funeral: justified or heartless? ♀️

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s difficult relationship with father.

Skipping funeral for will reading, family drama and legalities

Skipping the funeral for the will? NTA, according to commenter.
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Encouraging seeking therapy for coping with loss and loneliness.

Daughter rightfully skips dad’s funeral, comment supports her decision.

NTA. Funerals are for support, not the departed. Take care.

Making peace privately doesn’t make her an a**hole

Advice for coping with emotional pain and family rejection

Don’t let anyone guilt you for not playing happy family.

Empathetic comment receives no replies.

Forgiveness denied: Daughter skips dad’s funeral for a reason

Half-sibling called out for selfishness in funeral dispute

Cheers to the NTA who got the last laugh
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Validated! OP is NTA for skipping dad’s funeral.

Skipping dad’s funeral for inheritance? Not the a**hole.

Heartfelt condolences for a difficult loss and situation ❤️

Abandoned by her dad, but left with a prize

Skipping dad’s funeral for the will? NTA explains why.

Skipping dad’s funeral for mental health reasons – NTA

Skipping dad’s funeral for inheritance? Therapy may help.

Daughter skips dad’s funeral, receives inheritance, and is judged. NTA.

Navigating complex family dynamics with grace and self-respect

Skipping dad’s funeral for the will? NTA but insensitive.
