When our protagonist (34M) was just 20, he and his then-girlfriend Melissa (34F) became parents to a beautiful baby girl, Bella. The couple was already struggling with their relationship, but they decided to try and make it work for their daughter. However, things only got worse, leading to a bitter custody battle and a heartbreaking decision. Years later, Melissa reaches out for help, but is it too late to mend the broken bond?
Young Love Gone Wrong

A Struggling Family

Custody Battle Begins ⚖️

Melissa’s Revenge

Bella Caught in the Middle

Turning Bella Against Her Dad

A Losing Battle ⚔️

Heartbreaking Decision

Starting Over

Melissa’s Unexpected Call

A Plea for Help

Melissa’s Apology

Wife’s Support

A Father’s Dilemma: To Help or Not to Help? ♂️
After years of heartache and a toxic custody battle, our protagonist signed away his rights to his daughter Bella and started a new life. Now, his ex Melissa has come calling, asking him to help with their troubled teen. He’s torn between wanting to be there for Bella and not wanting to reopen old wounds. His wife supports his decision, but the question remains: should he help his daughter, or is it too late to mend their broken bond? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Ex should take responsibility and own up to her behavior to daughter.

Prioritize mental health, consider therapy before reconnecting with daughter.

NTA commenter defends father’s decision to leave toxic ex and offers advice.

Heartbreaking situation. OP should see Bella with the help of a therapist.

Commenter suggests therapy to mend relationship with daughter.

Ex-wife’s actions backfire, now she must deal with consequences

NTA for not wanting to help your ex. ♂️ Encourage open communication with daughter.

Engage in a slow relationship-building process with Bella, not dramatic.

Redditor advises estranged father to consider a Zoom call with daughter

Heartfelt comment and reply bring tears to readers’ eyes

Exonerated! Commenter says it’s ex’s problem, warns of legal consequences

Commenter calls out OP for punishing daughter to hurt ex

Father signed rights away, daughter wants answers. NTA.

NTA. Pre-pay everything if you visit. Demand apology from ex-wife.

Abandoned daughter, ex begs for help. ESH, but daughter matters.
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Parental rights for sale? Nope. Told them to f**k off

Father signed away rights, but may be TA for motives

Father not at fault, but owes daughter.
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Commenter blames ex for daughter’s behavior, declares NTA

Commenter sympathizes with OP and encourages reconciliation with daughter

Father rightfully refuses to fix daughter for ex-girlfriend

Maintain boundaries, be respectful, and prioritize your daughter’s well-being.

Ex’s actions led to man signing away rights, NTA.

Father warned to be cautious of ex’s intentions with daughter

Ex blames daughter’s behavior on Melissa, sparks heated reply.

Legal hurdles prevent contact, document everything for future proof. #NTA

Reconnecting with daughter may lead to legal trouble. NTA.

Reconnecting with your daughter is important, take it slow

Prioritizing new family, NTA suggests conditions for involvement with daughter.

A heartfelt plea from a child of abandonment. Don’t repeat history

Ex-begs for help in reuniting father and daughter, commenters suggest terms. ESH.

Father urged to reconnect with daughter despite ex issues

Commenter questions OP’s story and surprised by others’ blind acceptance.

Legal visitation may help, but manipulation is a concern

Commenter calls out man for abandoning daughter, others mock his language.

Heartbreaking situation with daughter, NTA but Bella needs help

User defends father and encourages reconciliation with daughter.

Commenter advises seeking counseling and legal help before reuniting with daughter.

Consider giving your daughter a chance at a relationship

Compassionate comment acknowledges innocent child in heartbreaking situation

Supporting your child from afar amidst parental alienation

No obligation to ex’s daughter, focus on moving forward

Growing up without a father can leave a big scar

Suggesting a letter to daughter, but replies argue for more love.

Navigating complex emotions and boundaries with ex after abandonment

Father defends not seeing daughter, blames ex for situation. ♂️

Reconsidering a tough decision

Reconnecting with estranged daughter, but ex complicates things ♂️

Protecting the child from manipulation

NTA for wanting legal assurance to be in daughter’s life

Father advised to write a letter to daughter for clarity

Ex’s plea for father to meet daughter after he abandoned her

Commenter defends father, calls out ex for parental alienation. NTA

Heartfelt advice on reconnecting with estranged daughter ❤️

Last Updated on June 10, 2023 by Diply Social Team