A woman recounts her attempts to bond with her estranged dad, only to be constantly put down by her mother in front of him. After years of this behavior, she finally stands up for herself, causing a rift in her family. Read on to find out if she was in the wrong in this situation .
Reconnecting with estranged father after turbulent past – a daughter’s story

Breaking free from negativity: Daughter reconnects with dad against mother’s wishes

Daughter defends against toxic mom during first meeting with dad

Daughter confronts mom’s toxic behavior and stands up for family ❤️

Mom ruins father-daughter time, daughter takes a stand ♀️

Daughter fights back against mom’s toxic behavior and beauty obsession.

Daughter shares heartbreaking experience of mom’s invalidation and jealousy.

Daughter fights back against mother’s lies about her relationship with dad

Standing up to negativity and celebrating a hard-earned degree

Standing up to toxic family members takes strength

Daughter defends dad against negative mom at her own party

Am I the a**hole for standing up to negativity?

Daughter confronts toxic mom to bond with estranged dad
Growing up, her dad was absent from her life due to her parent’s separation, but after 18 years, he wanted to reconnect. However, her mom is a controlling, negative presence whenever they meet, even sending lies about her to her dad. After years of this, she finally stood up for herself and her dad at her graduation party, causing a rift between her and her mom.
Was she wrong for speaking out? Let’s dive into the comments and reactions to this situation .
NTA for standing up to a narcissistic mom’s jealousy issues

NTA stands up to toxic mom, commenters support her decision

Cutting out toxic parents is hard but necessary ♀️

Support for OP’s NTA verdict and criticism of ‘but family’ mentality.

Mom’s jealousy over dad’s relationship with daughter sparks conflict ⚡

Jealousy and childish behavior from mom. NTA.

Don’t let your toxic mom ruin your time with dad

Commenter sympathizes with daughter dealing with toxic mother.

Cutting ties with toxic family member – NTA

Mom ruins reunion with dad, criticizes daughter, and dad stays silent

Supportive comment calls out mother’s behavior and offers explanation

Mother’s controlling behavior leads to daughter standing up for dad.
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Cutting out toxic family members for self-care

Mother-daughter competition for attention, NTA for standing up.

Daughter defends herself against mom’s lies, but dad’s also AH

Understanding mom’s hurt, but her behavior is still unacceptable. ♀️

Navigating awkward parental meetings with an ex: a family affair

Don’t forget your own feelings! NTA

Standing up to toxic parent and defending dad, NTA

Empowering response to toxic parenting with a helpful subreddit

Cutting off toxic mom and supporting dad. You go girl!

Daughter defends dad against mom’s negativity, NTA.

Supportive comment calls out mom’s behavior and offers advice

Cutting out toxic family members is hard but necessary

Daughter stands up to toxic mom, receives support from commenters

Commenter questions daughter’s actions, advises self-reflection.

Standing up to abusive mom, seeing dad without her support
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Daughter bravely calls out both parents for their toxic behavior.
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Supportive comment encourages OP to set boundaries with narcissistic mom.

Not the a**hole! Let’s stand up for ourselves

Set boundaries with toxic family members for peace ☮️

Standing up to parental abuse and manipulation

Toxic mom’s behavior has no justification. NTA stands strong

Set boundaries and prioritize your mental health.

Standing up to a bully mom. NTA, cut her off! ♀️

Daughter takes a stand against mom’s negativity

Cutting out toxic family? NTA. ♀️

Protect your relationship with Dad from mom’s negativity

Empowering response to mom’s negative behavior. You go girl!

Controlling mom won’t let daughter and dad have time together

Comment calls out daughter’s makeup routine, receives no response.
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Dad’s reaction to mom’s negativity questioned by commenter.

Redditor applauds OP for standing up to negativity, NTA

Commenter initially thinks OP was wrong, but mom is the a**hole

Mom’s behavior is gross and jealous. Daughter is NTA.

Daughter’s friend relates to mom’s narcissistic behavior, supports NTA response.

Toxic mom, loving dad, and a supportive daughter.

Commenter defends OP’s actions against unjust criticism.

Daughter defends dad from negative mom, NTA.

Supporting dad and questioning mom’s narrative.

Standing up to a negative parent. ♀️

Daughter defends her relationship with dad against jealous mother

Dad wanted to be part of daughter’s life, mom needs therapy ♀️

Cut out the negativity and build a healthy relationship with dad

Mom’s negativity backfires as daughter stands up for dad ❤️

Daughter defends dad against mom’s negativity. NTA wins!

Stand up for yourself and your dad. You’re NTA

Daughter defends dad, calls out mom’s negativity. NTA wins!

Take control of your relationships You don’t need permission.

Challenging assumptions about absent fathers with empathy and insight ✨

Daughter’s emotional confession gets validation: not the a**hole

Supportive daughter stands up to negative mother
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Parental negativity is never okay. NTA for standing up.
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Don’t let jealousy harm your children ❤️

Stand up to toxic family members and protect your mental health

Mother’s toxic behavior creates unnecessary competition between daughter and dad
