Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. A father, who had been divorced for five years, thought he was doing the right thing by maintaining a relationship with both of his daughters, despite living far apart from his ex-wife. Little did he know that his ex-wife’s actions would lead to a heartbreaking turn of events, leaving him and his youngest daughter devastated. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
The Divorce and Custody Arrangement
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A New Job and a Big Move
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Daughters Choose Their Homes
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Ex-Wife’s New Marriage and Adoption Pressure
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Father and Daughter Stand Firm ✊
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Relationship with Ex Takes a Hit
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Tragic Loss of Oldest Daughter
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Ex-Wife’s Strange Behavior
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Heartbreaking Discovery
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Youngest Daughter Witnesses It All
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Father Takes a Stand
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Custody Agreement Clarification
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The Complicated Custody Situation
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A Father’s World Turned Upside Down
This heart-wrenching story of a father trying to maintain a relationship with his daughters after a divorce takes a shocking turn when his ex-wife secretly cremates their oldest daughter and spreads her ashes without his knowledge. The father and his youngest daughter are left devastated and angry, leading the daughter to cut ties with her mother. With a complicated custody agreement in place, the father now has the power to decide if his ex-wife will ever see their youngest daughter again. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this emotional whirlwind of a situation… ️
Take a break from talking, both grieving. Don’t say anything extreme.
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NTA and ex’s actions were out of spite, not grief.

Daughter’s right to say goodbye taken away by mother. NTA.
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Curious commenter seeks details on daughter’s passing and custody agreement.

Sibling lies about family, causes pain. NTA.

Compassionate comment supports grieving father and daughter’s autonomy.

Questioning ex-wife’s rushed cremation and ash spreading decisions

Heartfelt condolences and support for OP, condemnation for ex-wife’s actions ❤️

Mother expresses anger and support for daughter’s decision.

Supportive comment offers condolences and advice for grieving parents.

Heartfelt condolences for loss and support for daughter’s decision.

Mother’s spiteful act causes irreparable damage to family
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Secretly cremating a child’s body before the parent’s arrival? ♀️

Prioritize grief counseling and document ex’s behavior to protect yourself

Ex-wife’s honesty questioned over daughter’s ashes

Heartless ex-wife prevents daughter from saying goodbye to sister

Plant a tree, name a star after her, say goodbye.

User criticized for overstepping boundaries in grieving process.

Blocking ex-wife’s number is best for daughter’s mental health
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Heartless ex-wife deprived father of saying goodbye to daughter. NTA.

Heartfelt condolences and support for someone grieving a loss. ❤️

Support for taking legal action against ex-wife’s ridiculous behavior.

Daughter’s passing leads to shocking move by ex-wife. NTA.

Supporting daughter’s choice without badmouthing ex. #NTA

NTA’s wise words on decision-making and emotions.

NTA, but be open to daughter’s future wishes

Supporting daughter’s decision, NTA. Grieve together and support always

Grieving ex-wife’s unacceptable behavior, OP NTA for confronting her

Speculation of foul play in daughter’s death by mother

Co-signing cutting out grieving mom: ESH, daughter’s unforgiving response

Daughter agrees: Ex-wife lost chance to meet her sister

Supportive comment applauds OP’s parenting and daughter’s boundaries

Daughter has every right to not see her ‘incubator’ again

Heartfelt condolences and support for daughter’s wishes. ❤️

Grieving doesn’t justify her actions. NTA for feeling hurt.

Daughter’s choice matters. Ex’s actions unforgivable. NTA.

Encourage daughter to grieve and decide on relationship with mother

Curious commenter questions ex-wife’s motives, declares OP NTA.

Respecting daughter’s decision, ex-wife’s actions unforgivable. NTA.

Heartfelt condolences, ex-wife’s actions were spiteful. You’re NTA.

Cremation could be the best option in certain circumstances ✍️

Ex-wife exposed as a horrible person by daughter’s passing

Grieving daughter shouldn’t make a life-long decision right now

Ex-wife’s deliberate act to exclude ex-husband from family services. NTA.

Heartbreaking loss, ex-wife’s unforgivable actions, and a call for support.
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Ex-wife’s actions towards daughter after cremation are ugly and unjust. NTA.

Protecting your mental health after a tragic loss

NTA supports daughter’s decision, respect her choice

Encouraging daughter to stand up to mother for independence.

Heartfelt support for OP’s tragic experience. Stay strong ❤️

Compassionate support for grieving parent. Restraining order advice given.

Heartfelt comment offers condolences and support to grieving father ❤️

Ex-wife’s vindictive act after daughter’s death – NTA goes NC

Ex-wife’s grief shouldn’t have deprived you and your daughter. #NTA

Heartbroken father denied chance to see deceased daughter. NTA.

Divorce can create lasting divides in families

Heartfelt sympathy for the loss and support for the daughter’s decision ❤️

Heartfelt condolences and hope for strength during difficult times.

Questioning ex-wife’s actions after daughter’s passing

Heartfelt condolences and support for a grieving father ❤️

Ex-wife had custody, NAH, but still a difficult situation

Curiosity about daughter’s death leads to NTAH judgement

Father robbed of saying goodbye to daughter by ex-wife

Grieving couple’s feud over daughter’s ashes calls for therapy

Last Updated on February 23, 2024 by Diply Social Team