Imagine being separated from your own child for years, only to face a custody battle with your own mother when you’re finally ready to be a parent. That’s exactly what’s happening to our 28-year-old protagonist, who’s been estranged from her daughter Alyssa since she was 17. After finding success and stability, she’s ready to step up and be the mom she’s always wanted to be. But her own mother isn’t making it easy… Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story!
A Rocky Mother-Daughter Relationship
Kicked Out and Separated
College Life and Distance
Success and Stability
Ready to be a Mom ❤️
The Custody Battle Begins ⚖️
Taking Matters into Her Own Hands
Confidence in the Outcome
Mother’s Furious Reaction
Setting the Record Straight ️
The Blame Game
Family Opinions
A Mother’s Determination
Custody Wars: Daughter vs. Grandma
Our protagonist is finally ready to be a mom to her daughter Alyssa after years of separation due to a difficult relationship with her own mother. She’s now successful, stable, and ready to provide for her child. But when she reaches out to her mom to bring Alyssa home, she’s met with a firm ‘no.’ Undeterred, she decides to file for full custody, confident that her financial stability will tip the scales in her favor. ⚖️ But her mother is furious, accusing her of never wanting to be around Alyssa before. Our protagonist insists that her mother is the one who kept them apart all these years. With her aunt and sister siding with her mom, she’s determined to prove that Alyssa will be better off with her. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this complicated situation…
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Don’t rip an 11-year-old from her mother, YTA.
Consider Alyssa’s wishes before claiming parental rights. YTA.
Grandmother deserves custody, YTA for ripping child away.
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User calls out mother’s selfish behavior in custody battle.
ESH except for Alyssa. Commenter questions mother’s motives and daughter’s actions.
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Abandoned daughter for 11 years, now wants custody? YTA
Engage with caution when considering custody battles.
Harsh criticism of a parent’s attempt to take custody.
User calls out selfish behavior in custody battle.
YTA accused of selfishness and neglect for custody battle.
A comment calling out the mother’s selfish motivations and suggesting to prioritize the daughter’s emotional well-being.
User advises against uprooting child’s life for convenience. YTA.
User calls out Alyssa’s mother for prioritizing her own desires over her daughter’s emotional stability.
Harsh judgement on mother’s readiness and accountability for custody.
Engaging reply advises mother to slowly build relationship with daughter.
Abandoned daughter warns OP against ripping child from home.
User accuses OP of being the a**hole for not considering child’s best interest.
Abandoned daughter sparks YTA verdict for not fighting custody
User calls out OP for trying to take child back.
Daughter accused of treating her child like ‘jewelry’ by commenter.
Listen to your child’s voice and be a respectful parent
Parental conflict over custody. YTA. Consider child’s well-being
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Finding a solution that doesn’t rip an 11-year-old away
User calls out mother for not taking responsibility or accountability
The real victim in this custody battle? Alyssa
Mom called a deadbeat & an a**hole for wanting custody
A harsh YTA comment to a mother in a custody battle
Heartbreaking plea from a child who went through a similar situation
Contentious comment accuses daughter of being an unfit mother.
Custody battle leaves everyone a bit of an a**hole. ♀️
Consider your daughter’s opinion, don’t fight over property. #ListenToChildren
Mixed feelings about OP’s custody battle with emotionally abusive mom
Putting a child’s emotions first is crucial in custody battles
Taking daughter away from mother she knows and loves? YTA
Alyssa is the real victim here, ESH.
OP’s mom kicked her out at 17/18, stole her child. ESH ♀️
Emotionally charged comment calls out mother’s poor behavior. YTA.
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A commenter advises a mother on custody and building relationships ❤
The child needs therapy and a slow introduction to OP’s family
Tough love or lack of empathy? YTA or NAH?
Redditor calls out OP as the a**hole for custody battle
Redditor calls out absentee mother in custody battle over daughter
A comment calls out selfishness in a custody battle. ♀️
Redditors vote YTA in child custody battle. Tough luck!
Daughter’s stability and wishes must be top priority. YTA.
Insensitive commenter called out for lack of empathy towards child.
Passionate response to mother’s custody battle.
What’s best for the child? NTA or YTA depends.
Defender of the current mom’s role in the child’s life.
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User calls out parent for AH move in custody battle.
User accuses commenter of selfishness in custody battle. YTA.
A harsh but truthful comment on a mother’s custody battle.
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Grandmother as maternal figure; consider child’s perspective before acting impulsively.
Tough love: realistic advice for a custody battle.
A commenter advises against disrupting a child’s life for selfish reasons.
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Harsh YTA comment on custody battle. No replies.
User calls out parent for neglecting child and returning later. YTA
Custody battle heats up with fiery YTA comment!
Outraged comment calls out absentee parent in custody battle.
User accuses commenter of being the a**hole in custody battle.
User calls out disregard for child’s wishes and well-being.
Mom calls daughter YTA for giving up child at 17.
OP is called out for being an absentee, legal adversary. YTA
Harsh comment on parenting skills. No replies.
User calls out mom’s selfishness in custody battle. Yikes!
User passionately defends grandmother’s custody, calls OP an a**hole.
NTA. A heartbreaking tale of abuse and stolen motherhood
11-year-old Alyssa should have a say in custody. YTA.
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User calls out mother for trying to gain custody. YTA.
Contentious comment about motherhood in custody battle.
User calls out OP’s selfishness in custody battle.
Curious comment seeks more info on AH judgement in custody battle.
Parenting judgment in a custody battle. Yikes!
Questioning the mother’s actions in custody battle.
Mom not ready to become mom, YTA for trying to take child away
Absent mother wants to separate child from caring mother. YTA.
User calls out parent’s actions and lack of responsibility
User calls out the original commenter for their selfishness.
Harsh comment suggests supporting daughter without custody, no replies.
A tough love response to a mother’s custody battle.
YTA for treating your child like a piece of furniture.
Daughter’s comment calls out absentee mom’s custody battle. YTA.
Daughter’s feelings matter. Grandmother is all she knows. YTA.
User calls out daughter for neglecting her child and mother
Daughter’s mother receives harsh YTA judgement from commenter.
