Man Defends Mom Against Family’s Unforgiving Grudge

Divorces can be messy, and sometimes the fallout lasts for years. In this story, a 25-year-old man finds himself caught in the middle of a decade-old conflict between his divorced parents and his dad’s side of the family. When his mom is accused of being evil and soulless at a family BBQ, he decides to stand up for her. But was he in the right, or did he just add fuel to the fire? Let’s dive into the story and find out.

The Divorce and New Family

Dad’s New Life

A Family Emergency

Grandma’s Collapse

Foster Care and Family Drama

The Unforgiving Grudge

BBQ Brings up Old Wounds

“The Devil is Alive”

Standing Up for Mom

Family’s Angry Response

No Obligation

Hurt Feelings and Accusations

A Decade-Old Grudge: Who’s Right?

Caught in the middle of a decade-old grudge, our protagonist defends his mom against accusations of being evil and soulless at a family BBQ. His dad’s side of the family still blames her for not taking in their kids when his grandma had a medical emergency, resulting in a brief stint in foster care. He argues that it was never her responsibility and that the family should have made better arrangements. The family is furious, claiming he’s hurting his step and half siblings’ feelings by defending his mom. Who’s right in this emotionally charged situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks…

Defending mom against family’s grudge, NTA wins the day

NTA defends mom against family’s unforgiving grudge.

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Mom not at fault for family’s lack of emergency plan

Defending mom against cheaters, NTA lays down the law

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Defending mom against family’s grudge, commenter suggests other caregivers. #NTA

Defending mom against unfaithful dad, NTA wins the day

Defending mom against unforgiving family grudge, NTA

NTA defends mom, suggests ‘devil’ in adulterous affair children’s parents

Divorce and affairs don’t make exes responsible for children

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NTA – Expecting ex-wife to take in mistresses’ children is unacceptable

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Defending mom from family’s grudge, NTA prevails

Reddit user questions recurring theme of cheating spouses and blame.

NTA! The dad’s wife is a hypocrite

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Legal concerns raised about leaving kids with OP’s mom

Defending mom’s actions, commenter advises letting go of grudges.

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Defending mom against hypocritical family, OP takes the high road.

Contentious comment calls out family’s double standards.

Son defends mom against family’s grudge, praised for actions. NTA

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Defender stands up for mom against family’s unforgiving grudge

Defender calls out family’s grudge and neglect, declares YNTA

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A scathing comment on entitled parents and double standards

Defender calls out family’s guilt-tripping and advises calling mom ❤️

Defending mom’s decision to not pretend a happy family

Defending mom against unfair family grudge. NTA

Defending mom against affair accusations. Not the a**hole.

Stand up for family, even against unforgiving grudges

Defending mom against family’s grudge, NTA suggests standing firm

Defender calls out father and step-mother for cheating and neglect

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Defending one’s mother is always the right thing to do.

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Defending mom against affair fallout, NTA receives harsh criticism.

Defending mom’s decision to say no to family, NTA wins.

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Defending mom against unforgiving family. NTA wins.

Defending mom against unforgiving family grudge. NTA, but complicated.

Defending mom’s actions and questioning absent family support