Imagine receiving a ton of amazing gifts from your stepdad, only for your mom to return them all for store credit to buy herself stuff! That’s exactly what happened to a 13-year-old girl, who found herself in a tough situation after her mom married Mark and moved the family to a new state. With her mom not working and Mark not providing for her, she had to fend for herself. Luckily, a kind-hearted school friend and his family stepped in to help her out. But when her mom returned all the generous gifts they gave her, the girl couldn’t stay silent any longer!
New Family, New Problems
Stepdad’s Strange Rules
A Friend in Need
A Generous Family
Mom’s Selfish Act
Daughter Confides in Friend’s Dad ️
CPS Gets Involved
A Temporary Safe Haven
Mom’s Furious Reaction
Was the Daughter Wrong for Speaking Up?
After her mom returned all the generous gifts her friend’s family gave her, this young girl couldn’t help but share the truth with her friend’s dad. He took action, calling CPS and providing her with a temporary place to stay. Now, her mom is furious and claims the girl got her in a lot of trouble. But was she wrong for speaking up? Let’s dive into some of the internet’s top responses to this emotional rollercoaster of a story!
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NTA, your mom and stepdad were mistreating and neglecting you
NTA – Your mom took your things? That’s not cool
“NTA. Your mom stole from you. You did the right thing.”
NTA. Commenter supports OP’s decision to leave uncomfortable living situation
“Red Flag Guy” refuses to support family, friend’s dad helps. NTA
Unfair living situation. No other family options.
NTA. You deserve love, safety, and care. Bless that boy
NTA. Your mom took from you to line herself
NTA, your mom’s trouble, unusual living situation, and distant relationship with Lily
Is this post real or just a tragic made-up story?
Stepdaughter exposes mom’s favoritism and theft
OP finds support and advice from commenters in tough situation
NTA!! You did the right thing, and your mom’s in trouble
Curious about the logistics of returning gifts and questionable living arrangements
NTA, your mother’s actions are unacceptable. Seek support and validation.
NTA. Your mother’s actions were unacceptable. Is your father available?
Supportive comment applauds friend’s family for reporting abusive stepdad.
“I call bullsh*t.” – Someone smells a lie
13 yo girl forced to share room with 3 older boys
CPS doesn’t uplift kids for gift returns, more worried about grooming
Mom’s theft exposes her true character. You’re NTA.
Heartbreaking story of a mother returning gifts meant for daughter
Mom’s selfishness exposed by daughter. Narcissist behavior at its finest.
Step-sister gets her own room? OP shares with 4 brothers?
