Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a story for you today. Picture this: a young man, pressured by his conservative family, marries a woman despite knowing deep down that he’s gay. Fast forward a few years and two kids later, he can’t take it anymore and comes out of the closet. Scandal ensues, families are torn apart, and our protagonist flees across the country. ♂️ But wait, there’s more! Years later, tragedy strikes and now the question remains – will he step up and take in the kids he barely knows? Or will he continue living his best life with his husband and adorable pups? Let’s dive in and see how this rollercoaster of a tale unfolds!
Scandal Rocks Conservative Family as Husband Comes Out

Shunned Husband Flees Across Country, Tries to Stay Involved

Ex Demands Husband Surrender Parental Rights

Couple Builds New Life Together, No Kids Desired

Good Jobs, ✈️ World Travel, Adorable Dogs!

♂️ Trauma Leads to No Desire for Kids

Tragedy Strikes – Ex and New Husband Pass Away

Families Can’t Afford to Take Kids In

Aunt Wants to “Return” Kids to Bio Dad

⚖️ No Legal Obligation to Take Custody

Online Bullying, Hateful Messages Ensue

Sad Situation, But Kids Are Strangers

Couple United, But Attacks Cause Unease

Deadbeat Dad or Wrongfully Accused? Internet Weighs In!
Well, well, well. Looks like our couple is caught between a rock and a hard place! On one hand, it’s heartbreaking to think of these poor kids losing both parents and having no family to turn to. But on the other hand, can we really expect this man to suddenly play daddy to children who are essentially strangers? ♂️ It’s a tough situation all around, and the internet is NOT holding back with their opinions! ️ Some are calling him a deadbeat, others are defending his right to live his life. But one thing’s for sure – this is a drama-filled dilemma that has everyone talking! ️ So, what do YOU think? Is he an a-hole for refusing to take in his bio kids, or is the family wrong for trying to force them on him? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy situation!
Husband’s choice to abandon kids makes him the AH. Period.

Husband and ex-wife both suck for abandoning their children

This situation is too complex for Reddit’s advice. Good luck!

Husband signs away parental rights, but not a deadbeat dad

Difficult decision ahead: offer a family or risk trauma and abuse? ♀️

Heartbreaking situation for abandoned kids, ESH for giving up

Seek therapy before making any decision. Emotions are at play.

Redditor calls out absent father for abandoning his kids.

ESH except the kids. They’re orphans and deserve better

Heartbreaking! Kids lose everything and denied home and family.

Heartbreaking situation for the kids, no winners in this ESH
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Putting aside the blame game, it’s about the kids’ future. Discussions needed.

Redditors call out lack of compassion towards orphaned kids

A complex and heartbreaking situation with no easy solution.

Father signs rights away, now kids are orphans. NTA.

Married man signs away kids, now they’re orphans. ESH comments.

Husband signs away rights to kids, now they’re orphans. ESH.

Husband signs away rights to kids – now what?

Husband’s ex and family pushed him away, now they want back
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Encouraging empathy and understanding.

Heartbreaking situation for innocent kids in the midst of family drama

Curious commenter questions inconsistencies in article’s timeline

Spouse abandons kids again, blames them for others’ actions. Terrible

Heartbreaking situation for the kids and nobody stepping up to help

Husband bullied to give up rights, now kids have no one NTA.

Husband gave up custody, can’t blame his sexuality for being a deadbeat dad

Compassionate comment acknowledging complexity of situation and advocating for children

Husband signed away rights to kids and won’t take them back ESH

Redditors doubt OP’s story and judge them as YTA.

Father’s actions questioned, deemed the a**hole for abandoning kids.

Heartless husband signs away rights to kids and won’t take them back

The kids need help and the husband should step up.

Deciding what’s best for the kids and weighing the burden

ESH including the husband. He left a bomb on her life

The trauma of growing up gay in a super conservative household

Living a closeted life can force people into tough situations ♂️

Woman disregards children’s well-being for her new life
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Do what’s right for the innocent children, not your baggage.

Concerns raised about kids adjusting to gay dads after trauma

A heartwarming story of adoption and the joy of parenting ❤

User calls out husband and wife as selfish a**holes.
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Man lied, had kids, then abandoned them – YTA
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Tangled situation. Husband must consider every factor before deciding.
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Father signs away rights to kids and now refuses to take them back. YTA.

Standing up against bullying and abuse, NAH.

Husband signs away kids, now they’re orphans & family won’t take them

Suggesting financial help for orphans without involvement

NAH, but no winners in this sad situation

Children’s rights lawyer defends father who signed away rights. NTA.

Responsibility of parenthood is 50-50, YTA.
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Redditor calls out husband for abandoning his own kids.

Husband signs away rights, now won’t take kids back. YTA.

Husband signs away kids, now won’t take them back. YTA.

Father signs away rights to kids, now won’t take them back

Ex-wife cut him off from his kids. He’s not obligated. NTA

Heartbreaking situation for orphaned kids, no one willing to help

Parental responsibility cannot be signed away. YTA. ♂️

Divorced father fighting for his kids, but ex-wife is withholding them

Husband signed away kids. Commenter suggests trying to help them. ESH.

The children shouldn’t pay for adults’ mistakes

Questioning absent father’s responsibility for financial support and emotional disconnect

Giving up parental rights doesn’t make him an a**hole

Husband abandons kids, goes to foster care. YTA and he’s too.

Money issues and confusion over fostering, but poor kids suffer

Legal but heartless: man signs away parental rights to orphans

Reintroduction therapy may help the kids. Foster system last resort

Choosing a homophobic family to raise kids? Think carefully

Adopting abandoned kids can be a NIGHTMARE MODE

Suggests financially supporting the kids instead of taking them in.

Child safety planned, husband not obligated. Ex-wife’s family TA.

Father relinquished rights, not obligated to take them back. NTA

NTA. Taking back brainwashed kids is not easy

Adopted children left orphaned after father signs away rights. NTA.
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Husband moves away, abandons children, blames mother – TA, big time

NTA, biological dad cut out of children’s lives, not obligated to take them back

Lack of empathy towards orphans. Put yourself in their shoes.

Defending the husband and blaming the families. NTA

Saying no to taking in the kids, NTA. Extended family could adopt

Heartbreaking comment about forgotten orphans after tragic loss

NTA suggests foster care for unwanted, traumatized kids.

Children are the real victims here. Compassion needed, not blame. ❤️

Empathetic comment defends OP’s NTA judgment against bullies.
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ESH in a heartbreaking situation. Husband’s reason to sign away rights is stupid. Nobody else wants the kids now.

Husband abandoned kids, but should support them financially.

Choosing not to be a parent doesn’t make you a**hole
