Imagine growing up in a household where your dad is treated like royalty, and your mom does everything for him. But when your mom falls seriously ill, your dad still expects to be pampered. One brave daughter had enough and decided to confront her dad about his behavior. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what led to the explosive confrontation.
Dad Treated Like a Prince

Mom’s Duties

Mom’s Health Takes a Turn

Cancer Comes Back

Family Struggles

Mom Can’t Keep Up

Dad’s Unbelievable Reaction

Daughter Reaches Her Limit

Confronting Dad ️

Parents’ Reaction

Daughter Stands Up to Selfish Dad ♀️
After witnessing her mom struggle with stage 4 melanoma, this brave daughter couldn’t take her dad’s selfish behavior any longer. She confronted him, demanding that he step up and help with her mom’s care. But instead of understanding, her parents called her an a**hole. Was she in the wrong, or was it time someone spoke up? Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional family drama…
Daughter receives support for standing up to neglectful father

Daughter shares story of how her dad learned to care for sick mom ❤️

Society’s gender roles impact caregiving in illness. Support your mother. ❤

Daughter calls out abusive dad for smoking around sick mom
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NTA comment receives overwhelming agreement

User defends mom and slams dad for neglecting household duties

NTA, but father needs a reality check. Safety net options?

Daughter defends herself for snapping at dad, calls out his disrespect.

NTA commenter calls out dad for not helping sick mom

Daughter rightfully calls out dad for not helping sick mom

NTA comment shows frustration with entitled family members

User sympathizes with OP and criticizes entitled father.

Daughter frustrated with dad’s lack of help at home

NTA shares a touching story of how their dad stepped up

Heartbreaking comment about cancer and neglectful behavior

Breaking the cycle of sexism. Hold fathers accountable

Husband steps up when sick, why can’t daughter’s dad?

Grandad stepped up to care for sick Nan, dad is TA

Supportive comment calls out dad’s behavior, praises OP’s actions

Grandpa’s lack of empathy towards sick grandma is appalling

Daughter stands up to dad for not helping sick mom

NTA: Daughter calls out lazy dad, encourages independence.

Breaking gender roles and standing up for mom.

NTA. Marriage vows mean ‘in sickness and in health’. Your dad is being a selfish j**k.
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User warns daughter to not expect help from father in future.

NTA reminds OP that sometimes people need to be reminded they don’t NEED to rely on others

Nurse warns of consequences of not sharing household responsibilities

Supportive comment offers condolences and hope for change.

Daughter calls out dad’s behavior, suggests cutting him off.

Learning basic skills is important as you age

Daughter defends herself, calls out dad’s inconsiderate behavior.

Encouraging reply to daughter’s outburst, suggests seeking medical aid and communication ️

Encouraging reply to frustrated daughter, urging patience and understanding

Heartbreaking story of a neglectful step-dad during mom’s cancer. NTA.

User suggests cutting ties with dad after mom’s death

User questions the validity of the post with humor

Daughter defends herself after dad compares his effort to mom’s

Daughter shares frustration with dad’s lack of help and empathy.

NTA. Supportive comment and advice for helping sick mother.
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User sympathizes with OP and calls out dad’s behavior. NTA

Culture of martyrdom for terminally ill women needs to change

Daughter calls out dad’s behavior towards sick mom.

Daughter warns of dad’s behavior after mom’s passing.
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Standing up for oneself against entitled family members

User empathizes with OP’s situation and criticizes entitled dad.

Daughter sympathizes with OP and writes off lazy father

NTA: Child not responsible for toxic parents’ every need

NTA. Supportive comment on recognizing unhealthy family dynamics.

NTA. Consider home hospice for respite and care. Dad needs help.
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Last Updated on February 24, 2024 by Diply Social Team