Picture this: you have a child with your ex, who has severe medical conditions. You both agreed not to have more kids because of the challenges it would bring. Years later, your ex remarries and has another child, then complains about the difficulties of juggling both children. What would you say? One woman found herself in this exact situation and didn’t hold back her thoughts. Grab your popcorn and let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story!
Daughter’s Medical Condition
A Life-Changing Decision
No More Kids
Divorce and Custody
New Wife, New Challenges
Callie’s Hands-Off Approach
Surprise Baby
Complaints Begin
Venting Takes a Turn
A Bold Suggestion
Standing Her Ground
The Harsh Truth
Callie’s Desire for a Baby
A Difficult Conversation
Taking Action
Callie’s Response
Clarifying Her Words
Fiery Confrontation Over New Baby and Daughter’s Care
Our storyteller found herself at odds with her ex-husband and his new wife after they had a baby, despite agreeing years ago not to have more children due to their daughter’s severe medical conditions. The ex-husband began complaining about the difficulties of juggling both kids, and even suggested their daughter stay with our protagonist more. She didn’t hold back, telling him he should’ve thought about the consequences before having another child. ️ The conversation ended with her threatening to call her lawyer and reduce his custody. Callie, the new wife, later called her a jerk for making her husband cry and suggesting their baby shouldn’t exist. Was she too harsh, or did she have a point? Let’s see what people think about this heated situation…
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Holding ex accountable for shutting out Nicole. NTA
Father’s responsibility to take daughter, NTA for speaking truth
NTA. Increase child support or ex’s involvement stays the same.
Hold them accountable and get custody. NTA
NTA stands firm on ex-husband’s responsibilities, rightfully so.
NTA. Ex-husband’s new wife’s lack of interest in his daughter was a red flag .
Ex-husband neglects daughter, NTA for seeking full custody and support
Ex-husband and his new partner are immature and thoughtless. Be prepared.
Mama bear prioritizes daughter’s well-being over ex-husband’s feelings
Bitterness and revenge? This comment suggests so.
NTA. Secure that bag and custody
Parental separation is tough on kids, hope dad stays involved
Empathetic commenter supports single-parenting and suggests legal action.
Financial responsibility is key. NTA for expecting it.
NTA, but ex’s new wife may neglect disabled child. Intervention needed
NTA, but Callie and the ex both suck big time.
Ex-husband neglecting daughter’s medical needs, NTA for calling him out. ✨
Prioritize daughter’s care, don’t let problems become yours. NTA
NTA. Ex’s new baby with jealous girlfriend caused unfair neglect.
DNA test suggestion sparks agreement with NTA judgement.
Asserting custody rights and financial support – NTA comment.
NTA. Firm but fair.
Ex-husband accused of being manipulated into having a baby. NTA.
Ex-husband asks for help with new baby, but is he overwhelmed?
You stood up for your daughter and set reasonable boundaries. #NTA
Ex-husband’s neglect of special needs child – NTA and deserves consequences.
Ex-husband struggles with new baby, but NTA for setting boundaries.
User questions validity of seeking advice from strangers online.
Poor communication leads to everyone sucking, except for baby.
Facing reality of parenthood is tough, but necessary.
Unfortunate situation, ESH, but it’s sticky. ♂️
NTA calls out ex and his new wife’s behavior as pathetic.
Ex-husband told her to kxll herself for asking for help. NTA
Parenting is hard, but abandoning a child is wrong. NTA.
Parenting a disabled child is ‘extreme parenting’. Ex-husband’s mistake.
Ex-husband chose to raise disabled child, can’t bail now. NTA
Ex-husband and new wife neglect daughter’s medical needs for new baby. NTA.
NTA suggests petitioning for more child support, helpful advice
Newborn stress shouldn’t change custody. Be patient and set boundaries.
A commenter defends Callie’s decision to have a child despite her daughter’s medical needs.
No sympathy for Callie, terrible father to both children.
Co-parenting struggles and bitterness after divorce.
User questions ex-husband’s parenting abilities and motives, demands child support.
Highly involved single dad defends ex-wife’s actions. NTA.
Agree! ‘I told you so’ never helps, just offer support
You’re NTA for being honest with your ex-husband’s mistakes.
Ex-husband neglects daughter for new baby – commenter supports OP (NTA)
Financial strain on mother after becoming primary caregiver discussed
NTA. Ex-husband failed to disclose daughter’s needs & wants all control.
Tradeoff of having a wife who doesn’t want kids of her own. ESH
NTA, but be proactive and call a lawyer ASAP.
Ex-wife not responsible for ex-husband’s lack of planning. NTA
New husband wanted a child without planning for one. NTA.
Heartbreaking situation for the family, but commenter supports the mother.
Concerned commenter raises issue of daughter’s future care
NTA suggests switching custody and getting more child support
Custody battle and ableism concerns in blended family
New wife underestimated the challenges of caring for a special needs child
Proper communication is key in this grey situation
Should the commenter block her friend to avoid drama?
Step-parenting rant gets NTA approval
Supportive comment advises legal action and sends virtual hugs
Ex-husband and his wife offloading burden on NTA mother.
NTA. Callie needs to understand his responsibility as a father. He’s being a dad and taking his child to her appointment. He won’t abandon his child. He’s sad because you called him out on it.
Step up, dad! ♂️ Don’t let your daughter down.
User criticizes people’s mindset towards having babies.
Valid point made about people not thinking before having children.
Stepmom should be more understanding of ex-husband’s situation. #NTA
Commenter defends ex-husband and criticizes his new partner’s behavior.
Standing up for her children and calling out bad behavior.
Callie’s jealousy towards ex’s new baby – NTA wins.
Ex-husband’s neglect of disabled child and new baby criticized. NTA.
Setting boundaries with an ex and their partner.
