Being a parent is a full-time job, and it’s not for the faint of heart. But what happens when one parent is barely involved in their children’s lives? This mom found herself in a heated confrontation with her ex-husband after he tried to assert his parental rights in a delicate situation. Let’s dive into the story and see what led to this explosive moment.
Young and Pregnant: The Beginning
The Divorce and the ‘Once-in-Awhile Dad’
Keeping Things Civil
A Heartbreaking Revelation
Facing a Tough Decision
Keeping it in the Family
Jonah’s Outrage
The Explosive Moment
Jonah’s Response
Adam’s Take on the Situation
The Verdict: Is Mom in the Wrong?
This mom has been through a rollercoaster of emotions, dealing with her daughter’s heartbreaking situation and her ex-husband’s sudden interest in parenting. She stood up for her daughter and herself, but now the question remains: should she apologize to keep the peace? ✌️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this intense family drama.
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Ex has no say in adopted kids. Lucky to be informed.
NTA. Zoe’s well-being is more important than ex’s opinion.
Communication and consent are key in sensitive situations
NTA commenter supports woman’s right to choose, criticizes absent father.
Daughter’s stepdad legally adopted her, ex’s opinion is worthless.
Keeping the ex in the loop was a bad move
Father prioritizes his rights over daughter’s sexual assault. NTA’s response.
Daughter’s decision > Ex’s opinion. NTA.
NTA. Powerful defense of a 13-year-old rape victim’s right to choose.
Ex’s opinion on daughter’s abortion is none of his business.
Ex has no say, he’s just a sperm donor according to OP.
Block the deadbeat and let the kids speak in court!
Supportive comment applauds standing up to ex’s harmful views.
Protecting daughter’s privacy: mom calls out ex for insensitive behavior.
Supportive comment, wishing for justice and daughter’s recovery. ❤️
NTA. Her body, her choice. Keeping the peace does no good.
Unnecessary disclosure or justified clarification?
NTA. Supportive comment advocating for pressing charges against rapist.
Full custody, DNA is all he has. Cut him off.
Keep sensitive information to yourself to avoid future conflicts
Ex has no say after giving up custody. NTA
NTA but ex is only a distant uncle at best
Support for NTA mom standing up to ex after daughter’s rape.
Teaching entitled people a lesson
NTA stands up against rape and supports abortion decision
Adoptive father’s involvement confuses commenter, expresses outrage over rape.
Shocking lack of empathy towards rape victim.
Daughter’s trauma, not yours to share. His opinion doesn’t matter.
Mom shuts down ex’s opinion on daughter’s abortion.
Protecting Zoe is top priority, not catering to his ego.
Ex has no parental rights, YTA for involving him.
Standing up for oneself and speaking the truth. #NTA
NTA suggests reporting rape and testing fetal remains for DNA.
Forced pregnancy is a form of rape. Commenter stands with victim.
Debating the ethics of contacting the bio dad after adoption.
Debating parental rights after adoption and discussing rape charges.
Mom shuts down ex’s opinion on daughter’s abortion
NTA shuts down Disneyland Dad’s opinion on daughter’s abortion
Daughter’s privacy breached, NTA for calling out ex’s opinion. YTA for sharing.
Reporting the rape to the police is a form of risk management
Mom shuts down ex’s opinion on daughter’s abortion, NTA.
Cutting ties with toxic ex’s family for mental health
Protective stepfather trumps deadbeat biological father.
‘This Jonah may be her father but not her daddy.’
Father prioritizes his opinion over his daughter’s trauma. NTA.
Father prioritizes himself over daughter’s trauma. NTA.
Navigating parental rights and abortion decisions with empathy and respect.
Respect privacy: Daughter’s story to tell, not ex’s business.
Supporting daughter and shutting down ex, NTA wins
Mixed reactions to mom’s response to ex’s opinion on abortion.
Adoptive father’s opinion on abortion irrelevant?
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Father stands up for daughter and shuts down ex’s opinion.
Daughter’s father gave up rights, no need to apologize
NTA. Stand up for your daughter and cut all contact.
Did the father violate his daughter’s privacy?
Supportive comment earns NTA verdict and sympathy for daughter ❤️
Daughter’s body, daughter’s choice. Ex’s opinion worthless. NTA.
NTA, but daughter’s privacy should be respected. Counseling recommended.
Heartbreaking story of a rape victim and worthless ex’s opinion.
NTA parent-to-have-a-say rule applies, no apology needed. Where’s justice?
Seeking professional help is crucial for sexual assault survivors.
Ex’s lack of involvement means he has no say. NTA.
Protecting your daughter should be the priority
Praising Zoe’s strength and maturity in a tough situation.
Protective mother finds love and support in new family.
Protecting her daughter from toxic family and respecting her choice.
NTA for calling out Jonah’s judgment, YTA for sharing daughter’s story.
NTA for standing up to ex, but TA for sharing details.
Support for taking legal action against dangerous ex-partner.
Supportive comment applauds OP for defending daughter’s privacy and safety.
Supportive stepdad helps stepdaughter get birth control and abortion. NTA.
Keep supporting your daughter. NTA.
