Imagine this: your newborn son has a life-threatening heart condition, and the only cure is a costly surgery halfway across the globe. You reach out to family, friends, coworkers, but the help you receive is minimal. Fast forward 17 years, and you’re now a multi-millionaire. But when those who turned their backs on you in your time of need come asking for help, what do you do? This is the heart-wrenching story of one father’s journey from desperation to success, and the tough decisions he had to make along the way.
A Father’s Desperate Plea for Help

The Unfortunate Response from Family and Friends

A Glimmer of Hope in Dark Times ️

The Struggle and Sacrifice for Survival

The Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

A New Life of Wealth and Success

The Cold Shoulder to Those Who Turned Their Backs ❄️

The Tables Have Turned, and the Requests Start Pouring In

The Unforgiving Reality of Choices Made

The Cultural Clash and the Fallout

The Harsh Words and Accusations ️

A Father’s Struggle, A Twist of Fate, and the Bitter Aftermath
This is a tale of a father’s desperate struggle to save his son, a surprising twist of fate, and the bitter aftermath. From begging for financial help for his son’s life-saving surgery, to becoming a multi-millionaire, his journey is filled with heartache, sacrifice, and tough decisions. Now, those who turned their backs on him during his time of need are coming to him for help. His response? A cold shoulder and a lesson well-learned. The fallout from his choices has been harsh, with accusations of heartlessness and cultural betrayal. But at the end of the day, who can judge a man who fought against all odds for his son’s life? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
NTA. In-laws and friend supported you at your lowest

“NTA. You don’t owe them anything. Keep supporting those who supported you.”

NTA. Parents’ heartless comment, OP should’ve cut contact.

Heartwarming friendship turned family. True friends are a blessing

NTA: Don’t pay for niece’s cosmetic surgery, she’s responsible.

NTA. Don’t reward her selfishness and assholery

Heartwarming story! Help from the heart is truly unconditional ❤️

NTA, but consider the consequences of not helping your niece

Harsh judgment on niece’s actions, no sympathy or support offered.

Respect and gratitude – a brilliant person fighting for justice!

NTA – Sweet lady Karma is a b**ch. Your side of the family doesn’t care about you or your son, they just want to benefit from you. And nepotism s***s, too. Screw what people ‘expect’ you to do. Sounds like everyone got what they deserved, I love when stories have a happy ending. She’s not a b**ch, she just doesn’t pander to a**holes.

“NTA. Give them $100 and let nature take its course!”

Understanding the complexities of office dynamics and hiring decisions

Respectful and unapologetic. Keep shining, you’re not the a**hole! ✨

NTA, your inlaws deserve the good things for helping you

Cosmetic surgery debate: College fund vs. work ethic and education

NTA. Treasure those who helped you, forget the envious ones

Don’t give in! Stand your ground against unnecessary cosmetic surgery.

Teenage comment sparks debate about responsibility and valid perspectives.

Parents’ neglect and fairweather friends. Heartbreaking.

Generosity rewarded: NTA for protecting those who supported you

You did what you had to to save your son’s life!
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Heartbreaking story of a victim’s perspective on drunk driving

Directly paying the doctor is a smart way to help

A shocking revelation about a drunk driving incident with consequences.
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Rewarding those who helped you in your most dire moments

NAH: A delicate balance of love, money, and past grievances
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Navigating the touchy topic of lending money to family and friends

Desperate father flies to Israel for life-saving surgery

“NTA I asked my dad to cosign a loan but he refused. Good for you for standing your ground. “

NTA calls out hypocrisy of cultural expectations in supporting family.

Heartwarming success story! Haters gonna hate, but love conquers all ❤️

No sympathy for niece’s cosmetic surgery after drunk driving

NTA: Your money, your choice. They can’t complain.
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NTA- Standing by those who stood up for you

“NTA. Heartbreaking story of financial struggle and unexpected generosity. “

Helping others should be a two-way street. NTA!

NTA: Niece’s selfishness caused cosmetic damage. Karma at work!

Let nature heal her legs. NTA.

ESH, holding grudges and sanctimoniousness make for a**holes

No excuses. No family card. Just own up and apologize.

NTA. Where were they when *you* needed help 17 years ago?

“NTA. When requests come in, a simple ‘I am sorry but when I was at my absolute LOWEST … literally BEGGING for money to save my son’s life, you could not be bothered …. just like I cannot be bothered now’ should be sufficient and nicer than I would want to be in your situation. N.T.A.!”

Tough situation, but you have the chance to show compassion

YTA. Asking for help and then holding it against them

“NTA. Prioritize safety over cosmetic surgery. Help with substance abuse.”
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NTA for everything except judging your niece’s college choices

Harsh judgment on niece’s actions sparks intense debate

Culture clash: When community support becomes one-sided

Harsh judgment on scars and choices made ♀️

Generous NTA gifts ‘The Little Red Hen’ to ungrateful friends

Blind sister’s inspiring journey from debt to success

NTA: A heartwarming story of sacrifice, success, and standing up to a******s

Bad luck draining bank account to help friends, NTA obviously

NTA! Your family wants you to pay for a cosmetic surgery after they didn’t help with a life-saving one? Take care of those who supported you.

“NTA. Your family didn’t support you, now they guilt trip.”

Repaying those who stood by you at your darkest hour

NTA. Overcoming adversity, refusing to reward selfishness.

NTA. $100 for a $60,000 hospital bill? Congrats on your success!

Universal healthcare in Israel? INFO: NTA

Standing your ground when it matters most

You don’t owe them anything

NTA- Inspiring success story and gratitude, except for entitled niece.

Helping family: a choice, not an obligation

Passionate comment about doing anything to save a loved one.
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Karma strikes! NTA’s struggle turns into sweet revenge

Last Updated on January 6, 2024 by Diply Social Team