Picture this: you’re a young mom who’s escaped an abusive relationship, and you’re doing your best to raise your son on your own. Your ex, the so-called ‘father,’ is nowhere to be found, and you’re left to pick up the pieces. But when your ex decides to get married on your son’s birthday and completely ignores him, you can’t help but feel enraged. Is it time to call him out for his deadbeat ways? Let’s dive into this story and see what unfolds…
Escaping a Nightmare

Denying Fatherhood ♂️

️Courtroom Drama

⏳Time Passes

Birthday Boy Turns 5

No Calls, No Gifts

♀️Father’s Priorities

Screenshots and Call-Outs

️Defending the Indefensible

Fiancé’s Two Cents

Family’s Harsh Words

Deadbeat Dad Gets Married on Son’s Birthday
Our brave mom left her abusive ex while pregnant, and after a paternity test, he handed over custody without a fight. Fast forward to their son’s 5th birthday, and the ex is nowhere to be found. Instead, he’s getting married on the same day, without even a call or a gift for his child. Mom takes screenshots of the wedding posts and calls out her ex on social media for being a deadbeat dad. His family tries to defend him, but friends, family, and even strangers come to mom’s aid, calling him out for his terrible behavior. But now, his family is messaging her with harsh words, blaming her for their son’s lack of a father. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this intense situation…
Letting go of bitterness is hard but necessary for everyone.

Focus on being the best parent for your child and let go of bitterness

Focus on being there for your son, he’ll know who cares ❤️

Supportive comment sees ex’s family in denial, praises new fiancée.

Calling out a deadbeat dad on social media – ESH.

Rise above the drama, let karma do the work. ✌️

Father abandoned child, mother should stop forcing relationship, ESH.

Protect your son, cut ties with your abusive ex. YTA.
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Move on and seek therapy. Stalking isn’t healthy for anyone.

NTA calls out deadbeat dad’s family for excusing his behavior.

Cutting off a deadbeat dad? NTA, your time is precious!

NTA. Tough love advice for a heartbroken single parent.

Ex-husband badmouthed her, but she took the high road. NTA

Deadbeat dad gets called out for bad parenting. Move on.

Co-parenting advice: Stop pushing and bad mouthing deadbeat dad. ESH ♀️

Calling out the OP for exposing personal issues on social media.

Heartbreaking situation for the son with a terrible father.

Candid advice: Let go and prioritize your son’s happiness
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Ex has every right to be hurt and angry. Therapy recommended.

Protect your child and yourself by cutting ties with deadbeat dad.

Parental priorities questioned in ESH comment section

Cutting off toxic family and focusing on healing is crucial.

Can an abusive father be better than no father at all?

Focus on giving your son a better dad, not a deadbeat.

Ex-husband’s neglect is hurtful, but holding onto anger is pointless.
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Father ignores son on his birthday, OP vents on Facebook. NTA

Ex may not be the a**hole, but son’s better off without him

Cutting out a deadbeat dad is best for your son

Don’t blast on Facebook, focus on your son’s future. ESH

Burn! This NTA reply shuts down supporters of deadbeat dad

Parent’s refusal to accept reality hurts child and ex-partner

User suggests OP may be the a-hole for FB post.
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Calling out bad behavior won’t always fix it. ♂️

Calling out deadbeat dads , NTA stands up for truth

Harsh but honest advice: drop the deadbeat dad for good.
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Respect yourself and move on, don’t obsess over deadbeat dad.

Co-parenting struggles highlighted in emotional comment.

Ex showed no interest, fiancé can be father figure. ESH ♀️

Focus on raising a good son, forget the deadbeat ex

Ignoring his own child on their birthday? Definitely an a-hole.
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Acknowledging own mistake and accepting ex’s behavior is important.

Fight for your son’s happiness, not revenge on deadbeat dad!

Father’s absence hurts, but OP should respect his choice. ESH.

Don’t let a deadbeat dad ruin your happiness with your family.
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Stop obsessing over the deadbeat dad and move on.

Letting go and moving on is hard, but necessary.

ESH. Stirring drama and insulting, but deadbeat dad is also awful.

Don’t let the deadbeat dad live in your head rent-free . Focus on the kid

Take control of your life and your child’s happiness.

Pushing a kid on a deadbeat dad? ESH, except the son

Inviting a deadbeat dad to every birthday celebration? YTA

Advice for coping with an absent father.

User calls out deadbeat dad and advises financial support only

User suggests therapy for OP’s toxic mentality and drama. ESH.
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Social media rants can do more harm than good. ESH.

Acknowledging the OP’s hurt, but suggesting to move on.

Harsh but fair assessment of absent father’s lack of involvement.

Moving on and living well is the best revenge!

Focus on the positive and let your son know his roots

Debating parental responsibility and fairness.
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Stop forcing your son to have a relationship with his abuser.

Don’t waste energy on a deadbeat dad. Focus on son

Letting go of a deadbeat dad is better for your son

Accepting karmic retribution, but let him go. Move on.

NTA for not wanting custody, but still an a**hole

Documenting deadbeat dad’s neglect for son’s future understanding

New wife deliberately ignored son’s birthday at wedding. NTA.

Petty post about deadbeat dad, ESH. Ignore him instead.

Calling out an absentee father and the importance of good role models.

Advice on co-parenting without bashing the other parent on social media

Supportive comment encourages mother to focus on son’s needs ❤️

Supportive comment defending the poster’s actions.

Protecting your child should be your priority. Drop the rope

A custodial parent explains why it may be for the best. ESH ♀️

ESH, but prepare for bio-dad wanting a relationship
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