Imagine being a widowed woman, living alone in a huge mansion, and watching your son struggle to make ends meet with his growing family. You decide to offer your son and his wife a chance to move in, but there’s a catch: his ex-girlfriend, her kids, and their drama can’t come along. This is the story of a 55-year-old woman who’s trying to help her son and his family, but not without setting some boundaries. Is she being reasonable, or is she tearing apart a family in need? Let’s dive into the story and find out!
Lonely and Widowed
A Complicated Family Tree
Relationships Fall Apart
Moving On and Growing Families
A Desperate Situation
Mental Health Struggles
Real Estate Rescue
Inheriting a Mansion
A House Too Big for One ➕
A Generous Offer
Setting Boundaries
Protecting My Home
Angry Ex
Mansion Boundaries: Fair or Cruel? ❓
Our lonely widow has a son with a complicated family situation: an ex-girlfriend with a child from their relationship, a current wife with a child and twins on the way, and the ex-girlfriend’s additional children from another man. When the ex-girlfriend becomes homeless and desperate, the son and his wife temporarily take her and her children in. But when our widow offers her mansion to her son and his wife, she draws a line: the ex-girlfriend and her kids can’t stay. She’s worried about the potential drama and stress it could cause, especially with pregnancies involved. The ex-girlfriend is furious, accusing our widow of tearing her family apart. But the widow insists it’s her house, her rules. ♀️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Compassionate yet firm response to a difficult family situation.
A critical but fair take on the son’s actions.
Father’s custody rights questioned in homeless pregnant ex-girlfriend dispute
Grandma advised to encourage son to take custody, not shelter responsibilities.
Curious commenter questions suspicious family situation
Offer to help, but be cautious of potential consequences.
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A critical comment on a grandmother’s skewed views
Offering to shelter the grandchild but not the ex-girlfriend. NTA.
Stand your ground and know your rights. Community resources available.
Doubting the authenticity of the story
NTA for not sheltering ex-girlfriend and her kids
No obligation to ex-girlfriend’s non-related kids, NTA.
Calling out fake post, are we really this naive?
Setting boundaries with homeless ex-girlfriend sparks agreement.
Birth control debate in NTA comment section ♀️
Not the a**hole for refusing to shelter homeless ex-girlfriend.
Ex-girlfriend should get her life straightened out. NTA
Sensible suggestion for pregnant ex-girlfriend and kids. NTA
NTA offers practical advice for homeless ex-girlfriend and kids
No obligation to help, but finding alternative ways could be kind.
Redditor calls out fake story about mansion-dwelling grandma
Grandma’s refusal to help homeless ex-girlfriend may result in lawsuit
NTA for house, but ESH for everything else
Grandma’s heartless statement receives backlash from commenters
Is ‘mansion’ a stretch? Can middle class afford one? INFO
Older generation denies responsibility for their son’s actions. ESH
Heartbreaking situation, any other options for the kids?
Grandma’s shelter offer reasonable, not expected to house strangers. #NTA
User doubts grandma’s wealth, calls out the OP for being TA
Grandma raised an a**hole who got a woman pregnant at 15. Now homeless ex-girlfriend and kids are suffering. Teach your son and grandkids about birth control.
Unexpected comment from ‘wallet inspector’ derails serious discussion ♂️
ESH, except the wife and kids. Commenter points out OP’s son’s financial irresponsibility and ex’s bad life choices.
Bare minimum child support isn’t praiseworthy. YTA for denying shelter.
Protecting your family first. Good call
Harsh judgement towards pregnant ex, no sympathy. NTA.
Completely justified in not wanting his child in a bad environment.
Advice on managing a potentially difficult living situation
Grandma is NTA for homeless ex-girlfriend but son is TA
Judging someone based on their child’s mother is wrong.
NTA but tone is assholish, odd using DIL’s feeling as excuse
Family drama but NTA, birth control might have helped
NTA for not letting them move in, but OP needs empathy
No obligation to house son’s pregnant ex-girlfriend. Daughter-in-law kind.
Setting boundaries doesn’t make you heartless
A tough but necessary decision for the well-being of children.
Grandma’s favoritism may hurt her relationship with her grandson
Doubting the authenticity of the post
Son’s ex-girlfriend seeks shelter, but OP is NTA.
User calls out lack of comprehension, advises to prioritize family.
No obligation to help homeless ex-girlfriend and kids
You’re not responsible for your pregnant ex’s poor choices. NTA!
NTA. Firmly standing by house rules. Avoiding hosting a madhouse
NTA. Concerns about cleanliness and overstaying welcome.
Don’t take the grandma’s burden, you’re NTA
Cold-hearted comment discourages compassion
Setting boundaries and avoiding a nightmare. NTA
Compassionate comment on the challenges of taking in a homeless family
NTA’s comment advises against letting the homeless ex-girlfriend in.
NTA commenter sympathizes with homeless kids and advises protecting them
Avoiding drama: commenter advises against inviting unstable ex-girlfriend home.
NAH – Safety concerns for current family and ex-DIL’s family.
Support for father seeking custody due to mother’s inability.
Grandma offers shelter to grandson, not ex’s family. NTA
NTA. Ex-girlfriend can’t expect permanent shelter from ex’s family.
NTA suggests encouraging son to get custody & offer aid.
User defends pregnant ex-girlfriend, warns about tenant’s rights. NTA.
Choose your partners wisely. NTA for denying shelter.
