Picture this: You’re a single dad raising a six-month-old baby after your ex-girlfriend gave up her parental rights. One night, she shows up drunk at your doorstep, crying and begging to see her son. What would you do? ♂️ This is the situation our protagonist found himself in, and his decision has sparked quite the debate. Read on to find out what happened and whether you think he made the right choice.
The Unplanned Baby and a Broken Relationship
Custody and Cutting Ties
The Handoff and a New Beginning
No Contact, No Problem?
A Drunken Surprise
Door Shut, Heart Closed
Cruel or Justified? ♂️
The Debate Begins
A Suggestion and a Harsh Reply
Silence and Guilt
A Father’s Choice: Right or Wrong?
So, our single dad faced a tough decision when his ex showed up drunk and desperate to see their baby. He chose to shut the door in her face, leaving her crying outside. A mutual friend suggested he could’ve let her in to calm her down, but he stood his ground, saying she made her bed and could lay in it. Now, he’s left feeling guilty and wondering if he made the right choice. Let’s dive into what the internet thinks of this emotional situation…
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Shutting out the drunk ex was the kindest thing.
Being drunk and demanding to see a baby is not okay . NTA
Putting the baby’s safety first , NTA
Restraining order may be necessary to protect the baby. NTA
Ex shows up drunk demanding to see baby she gave up
Empathetic but firm response to drunk ex demanding to see baby. NTA
Standing up for your child’s stability is commendable. NTA
Gender reversal highlights double standard. NTA for denying access.
Ex’s drunken demand to see baby raises safety concerns.
Hannah’s sarcastic comment on letting a drunk see a baby
Setting clear boundaries for ex’s visitation, protecting child. NTA.
Choosing to let go of a toxic ex for your child
Protecting your baby from a drunk ex? NTA, you’re responsible
NTA commenter defends OP’s decision to not let ex see baby.
NTA! Hannah needs to have a word with herself too
Setting boundaries and protecting the baby from a drunk ex
Protecting your baby from a drunk ex – NTA
Drunk ex demands to see baby she abandoned. NTA stands firm.
Protecting peace and baby, NTA gets ex home safely.
Don’t let a drunk ex endanger your child. #NTA
Communication is key, even for exes
Birth mother advises to prioritize child’s safety over ex’s emotions
NTA. OP did the right thing by not letting her in. ♀️
Ex forfeited parental rights, protect your son. NTA
Mom stands her ground against drunk ex demanding to see baby. NTA
Ex’s drunken demand for baby visitation gets shut down.
Single dad defends himself against ex’s drunken demands. #NTA
Protective parent prioritizes child’s well-being over ex’s demands
Ex’s drunken demand to see baby sparks debate on friendship boundaries
NTA OP, protect your child from a toxic ex.
Choosing to keep a drunk ex away from her abandoned baby.
Forgiveness is important, but only when she gets help.
Keeping her son safe from a drunk ex. NTA
Protecting your child from drunk relatives. NTA
Standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard NTA
Ex gave up parental rights, NTA for protecting child
Protecting your baby is top priority. NTA, trust your instincts!
Gender bias in judgment highlighted in NTA comment.
Baby not responsible for calming drunk and upset mother
Surrogate ex shows up drunk, demands to see baby. Commenter supports OP.
Setting boundaries with an ex who wants to see baby
Protect baby James at all costs.
Setting boundaries with an ex who gave up their baby
Protecting the child from a drunk parent
Putting your child’s well-being first is always the right choice
Don’t let drunks near babies! Stay vigilant and safe
Protect yourself and your baby. Get a restraining order ASAP
NTA dad refuses drunk ex’s demand to see baby she gave up
Protecting your child is top priority. You did the right thing
Co-parenting advice for a drunk ex, prioritize child’s well-being
Setting boundaries with a regretful ex. NTA
NTA, don’t fall for her guilt trip. Protect your baby
NTA. Reach out to your lawyer and protect yourself and James
Ex shows up drunk demanding to see baby she gave up. Commenter advises moving away to avoid future conflicts. #ProtectTheChild
Choosing to prioritize the baby’s safety. NTA wins parenting.
Drunk ex demanding to see baby? Not okay. NTA.
Standing up for his son, a fantastic dad!
NTA dad protects child from drunk ex demanding visit.
Ex shows up drunk demanding to see baby she gave up. Commenter defends OP’s decision to keep child safe. NTA
Don’t risk your child’s safety for a drunk ex. NTA.
Compassionate response to drunk ex demanding to see baby
Protecting baby from drunk ex, NTA. Watch for sympathizers.
She signed away her rights, no say in seeing the baby
Protecting your child from an irresponsible ex
Setting boundaries with an ex who gave up parental rights
Ex shows up drunk demanding to see baby, commenter says NTA.
Putting baby first, NTA stands up to drunk ex
Standing up for yourself against a manipulative ex
Ex demands to see baby she gave up, commenter says NTA
User questions defenders of drunk ex who gave up rights
User suggests considering ex’s regret but not her behavior. NTA
Setting boundaries with ex who wants to see baby
Setting boundaries with a drunk ex for baby’s safety
Protect your son. Kids aren’t props. NTA
Setting boundaries for son’s safety, compassion for ex’s situation.
Supportive comment advises legal check for parental rights.
Ex gave up parental rights, can’t demand to see baby. NTA
Choosing to give up a child doesn’t give you rights
NTA stood their ground against ex’s drunk demand to see baby
Ex’s behavior is unacceptable, Hannah has every right to decide.
