Picture this: your mom marries a man who makes it clear he doesn’t want a relationship with you or your siblings. Fast forward a few years, and he’s diagnosed with Parkinson’s. As his condition worsens, your mom becomes his primary caregiver. But when she suffers a terrible accident, the responsibility falls on you and your siblings. What would you do? Read on for a story of family conflict, moral dilemmas, and emotional turmoil.
The Unwanted Stepdad

Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Mom’s Accident

A New Plan for Mom

Stepdad’s Care Becomes an Issue

Stepsister’s Refusal

Finding a Solution

Mom Comes First ❤️

Family Torn Apart: Who’s Responsible for Stepdad’s Care? ♀️
In a situation where family bonds are already strained, a stepmom’s accident leaves her unable to care for her husband with Parkinson’s. The responsibility now falls on her children, who never had a close relationship with their stepdad. They reach out to their stepsister for help, but she refuses, calling them heartless for suggesting a care facility. With their mom as their main priority, they’re left to make tough decisions about their stepdad’s future. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this complicated situation…
Step-sister refuses to help stepdad, OP considers care facility. NTA.

Stepfather’s children refuse responsibility, stepsiblings guilt-trip OP. NTA.

Caregiving is tough, NTA for finding a safe facility

Stepmom receives support for taking care of family over stepdad.

Step sister wants OP to take care of dangerous stepdad. NTA.

OP’s mother unable to make decisions, call adult protective services. NTA

Debate over responsibility for stepdad’s care. NTA vs. mother’s role

NTA stepsister expects you to care for dad she won’t.
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Family divided over stepdad’s care and selling the house
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Power struggle between step-siblings over stepdad’s care

Stepdad excluded them, now needs their help. NTA.

Stepping back from care responsibilities: NTA comment and agreement.

Stepmom’s stepdaughter thinks she’s heartless for not wanting to care. NTA.

Step-siblings refuse to pay for stepdad’s care, criticize sister’s decision.

Commenter advises turning to APS for emergency guardianship for stepdad. NTA.

Stepmom wants to dictate care for stepdad but won’t step up? NTA

Daughter refuses to care for sick father, is NTA.

Stepdad’s care is a danger to mom’s health, facility best option

Step-sister criticized for not taking responsibility for stepdad’s care. NTA.

Stepdad’s care is not your responsibility. NTA
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Let adult services handle it. NTA for prioritizing your mom.

Family member questions if mother and stepfather are capable of decision-making.

Daughter accuses stepmom of being heartless for abandoning her father

Plan ahead and consult an elder care attorney for end-of-life decisions.

Stepdad’s children uninterested in his care, family feud ensues ♂️

Suggesting assisted living for stepdad and mom after her recovery

Stepdad’s daughter won’t help, stepmom’s injured, NTA for seeking care.
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Encouraging NTA comment suggests trying for better care with empathy.

You’re not responsible for your mom’s husband. NTA

Not the a**hole! Tell us more, we’re intrigued

Stepmom prioritizes her mom over stepdad. NTA

Caregiving spouse’s fall ignites family feud over stepdad’s care. NTA.

Compassionate OP tries to prioritize mom’s health in messy situation

Expert advice on how to handle stepdad’s care and finances
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When stepkids don’t step up, APS is the right move

Stepmom prioritizes stepdad’s safety over his own kids.

Family conflict over stepdad’s care and who should pay

Legal documentation may help resolve the battle over stepdad’s care

NTA- You’re doing your best. Communication is key.

Stepdad’s care is in limbo due to family financial situation

Stepmom’s snarky comment sparks cold family feud

Facility is better equipped. NTA for choosing it.

Learn about filial responsibility laws and your responsibilities as a stepchild. NTA.

Stepmom’s struggle caring for stepdad, stepsister shirks responsibility. NTA.

Stepdad’s past behavior may have led to lack of support. NTA.

Not the a**hole. But what sparked the battle?

Stepmom’s stepchildren refuse to care for stepdad. NTA.

Compassionate decision to prioritize stepdad’s care receives support (NTA)

Stepdad’s care ignites family feud, step-sister called out. NTA

Stepmom cleared of blame in family feud over stepdad’s care

Stepmom not at fault for stepdad’s care. Expensive and difficult decision.

Stepdaughter demands care for stepdad but rejects nursing facility.

Moving a parent to care can be tough. NTA offers advice.

When stepdad needs care and his own kids won’t help…

Stepmom refuses to help, but blames you for seeking care. NTA.

Stepmom’s NTA comment hints at strained family dynamics

Stepmom not at fault, but consider stepdad’s care for mom’s sake

Navigating family dynamics and elder care can be emotionally draining

Step sister refuses to care for dad, commenter NTA

Stepmom refuses to help care for stepdad, calls OP heartless. #FamilyDrama ❤️

Step siblings paying for stepdad’s care, but why?
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Stepmom’s accident sparks family feud over stepdad’s care. NTA wins.

Stepdad’s care is not your responsibility. Seek legal advice

Last Updated on May 13, 2023 by Diply Social Team