Imagine this: You’re in your mid-20s, living a relatively peaceful life, when suddenly, the ghosts of your parents’ tumultuous past come back to haunt you. Your father’s infidelity, the half-siblings born out of betrayal, and your mother’s firm refusal to shoulder any responsibility for them. Now, a decade later, the old wounds are reopened, and you’re caught in the crossfire. This is the reality for our storyteller and their sister, Katie, as they navigate through an emotional minefield. Let’s dive into their tale…
The Family Tree Gets Complicated

The House of Cards Comes Crashing Down ️

The Aftermath of Betrayal

The Abandoned Children

A Crisis Hits Home

The Unwanted Request ♀️

The Scars of the Past

The Blame Game Begins

Caught in the Crossfire

Choosing Sides ️

A Wedding and a War

Standing Up for Mom

The Fight Intensifies

A Family at War: The Fallout of a Father’s Folly ️
In the aftermath of their father’s infidelity and subsequent abandonment, our storyteller and their sister, Katie, find themselves in a bitter struggle. Their half-siblings, born from their father’s affair, blame them and their mother for their time in foster care. Despite the pressure, our storyteller remains steadfast, defending their mother’s decision to prioritize her own children’s wellbeing over the offspring of their father’s betrayal. As the tension escalates, the question remains: who is truly at fault here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Women aren’t responsible for cleaning up men’s messes.

NTA – Bio mom’s absence fuels anger towards stepmom.

NTA: Cut off dad and half-sibs, blame dad for problems

“NTA. Funny how they gloss over the fact that your dad cheated.”
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NTA. Bio mom failed half siblings, not OP’s responsibility. Dad’s betrayal.

NTA. Siblings blame mom, but therapy could help them heal.

Support your mom and stand up to your dad!

Mother’s abandonment and father’s betrayal sparks debate on responsibility. ♀️

NTA. Mom stood her ground, dad’s kids’ mom abandoned them.
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Commenter defends mom’s actions and criticizes absent parents. NTA
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NTA: F**k them! Their entitlement is disgusting. Support your sister.

Should their bio mom have saved them from foster care?

NTA. Cut ties and move on.

Cutting out the affair-dad and his entitled kids. NTA!

NTA. Mom shouldn’t be blamed for not being a replacement parent

NTA. Your mom’s role in your wedding is her choice

Heartbreaking situation, but you and your mom are definitely NTA

NTA. Your mom isn’t responsible for your dad’s love children

NTA. Your mom isn’t responsible for your dad’s affair babies.

NTA- Half siblings poisoned by AH dad, blame mother for foster care
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NTA. Mother’s love and father’s betrayal spark family feud

NTA: Mom’s loyalty, dad’s betrayal, and entitled half-siblings. Drama unfolds!

NTA. Blaming the ‘egg donor’ for being a deadbeat mom

NTA. Your mom, your choice. Cut ties with half-siblings.

Defending mom against unjust blame and cutting toxic family ties.

NTA. Bluntly defend your mother against misplaced blame and entitlement.
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Dad’s family is distant and unsupportive, causing more complications.

NTA – Time for some serious growing up!

NTA. Mom owes nothing to cheating dad. Block half-siblings. #TeamMom

Karma strikes as dad’s actions lead to family turmoil and trauma

Heartbreaking decision: NTA mom prioritizes her kids’ safety and stability

NTA! Dad and half-siblings are the AHs. Best wishes!

Blaming the wrong parent? The unfair burden of expectations.

Don’t blame the betrayed woman, shame on the father!

Abandoned by their mother, foster care victims seek closure

NTA. Dad’s betrayal creates family feud and emotional manipulation.

No help from family, a father’s betrayal leaves them stranded.

⚖️ Women deserve better! No more unpaid work for ex’s kids!

NTA. Estranged family, cheating father, and foster care backstory

NTA. Bio-mom’s abandonment and father’s BS – why blame mom?

NTA. Your mom’s loyalty is not to those ungrateful kids.

The audacity of that man

NTA. Your dad’s BS, their entitlement, and consequences.

NTA. Half-siblings’ audacity to blame wronged wife for cheating parents’ actions.

NTA: Dad or social services should’ve contacted biological family.
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NTA: Ex-husband wants ex-wife to clean up his mess.

Dad’s the a**hole, causing all the problems. Not the a**hole.

Blame game: Half-siblings point fingers, but should look elsewhere.

Not the a**hole. Family loyalty and betrayal

NTA. Kids shouldn’t suffer for their father’s mistakes.

Cutting ties with half-siblings and father at the wedding? NTA!

NTA: Dad’s betrayal, mom not responsible. Demands for sister’s wedding?!

Exes aren’t responsible for solving your problems

Mom gets blamed for not wanting to raise her husband’s bastards

NTA. Defend your mom and question the absent parent’s actions

NTA. Mom’s missing. The plot thickens!

NTA. Dad’s affair babies, not mom. Cut them from wedding.

Dad blames mom for not taking care of HIS kids? NTA

NTA: Mom handled her monkeys, dad betrayed her trust

NTA, but blaming mom for foster care experience is messed up

NTA: No monkeys, no circus!

Father’s betrayal, toxic siblings, and a supportive NTA OP.

NTA. Family loyalty vs. father’s betrayal. Dad’s responsibility, not mom’s.
