Imagine being a loving mother who has tried her best to be there for her son, only to be met with anger and resentment. This mother’s story is a rollercoaster of emotions, as she navigates the challenges of raising a stepson and later, an adopted daughter. Her stepson’s hostility towards his adopted sister ultimately leads to a heartbreaking decision.
A Troubled Beginning ️

Trying to Be a Good Stepmom

Legal Guardianship, but No Adoption

Financial Betrayal

Therapy and Rejection

An Angry Young Man

Adopting a New Daughter

The Explosive Confrontation

Disrespectful Outburst

Blaming the Mother

The Heartbreaking Decision

Protecting Her Daughter ️

Mother’s Heartbreaking Decision
This mother has been through it all, from trying to be a loving stepmom to a son who continuously rejected her, to adopting a young girl after her friend’s passing. But when her stepson’s anger boiled over and he blamed her for his father’s actions, she had to make a heartbreaking decision to protect her adopted daughter. Can you imagine the pain she must be feeling? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA for kicking out hostile son, doing best for adopted daughter

NTA. Mother kicks out abusive son for rejecting her as a mom and wanting her only for money

NTA. You stood by him for 21 years, but enough is enough.

NTA for kicking out entitled 25yo son, prioritizing 5yo adopted daughter

Compassionate comment defends mother’s decision, blames father for son’s behavior
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25-year-old man kicked out for mistreating adopted sister. NTA.

NAH. Despite his hurtful behavior, son is struggling with abandonment.

NAH verdict, but son’s frustration with stolen money understandable

Supportive comment acknowledges son’s feelings but condemns his behavior

Commenter sympathizes with son’s situation but daughter’s needs come first

NTA. Son needs to work on emotional baggage, daughter comes first.

Commenter supports mother’s decision to kick out hostile son

Choosing to help doesn’t make you responsible for his behavior

Supportive comment applauds adoption, calls out unfair anger.
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25 y/o man blames mom for dad leaving, kicked out

NTA – You’re a literal angel

NTA for setting boundaries with ungrateful family members

Heartwarming support for a loving mother’s tough decision ❤️

Commenter expresses concern over harshness of mother’s actions.
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Commenter sympathizes with the mother and wants to slap son
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Setting boundaries with empathy for a hostile son.

Mature advice for a 25-year-old behaving badly

Support for mother’s decision to protect daughter

Supportive comment section for mother’s tough decision
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Supportive comment encourages setting boundaries with adult son

NTA: Good for you for protecting your daughter

NTA, but boundaries and reassurance are key for traumatized son

Enabling a grown adult’s bad behavior? NTA lays it out.
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Commenter suspects dad’s influence on entitled son’s behavior

Commenter empathizes with son’s POV and urges mother to offer help ❤️

Self-sufficiency over entitlement NTA comment.

Encouraging comment suggests leaving the door open for reconciliation

Mother defends her decision to protect her daughter.

Compassionate advice to reconcile with son, who feels abandoned

Short and sweet – commenter is on the mother’s side

Commenter is not the a**hole for supporting adoption

Supportive comment suggests therapy for troubled son.

NTA. The son needs to grow up and be grateful
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Short and sweet, commenter is not the a**hole

Supportive comment praises parent for adopting and standing up for daughter

Supportive comment acknowledges son’s issues and mother’s boundaries.

Navigating the complex role of a step-parent

NTA. Mother deserves a medal for raising son, but daughter comes first

Support for mother’s decision to kick out son for bad behavior

Complimentary reply to parent’s actions towards ungrateful son

NTA comment: Time for him to put on big boy pants
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Commenter supports mother’s decision to kick out entitled son.

Supportive comment encourages mother to let son mature independently

Commenter calls out ungrateful son for being a ‘dickhead’

Compassionate reply seeks more context on abandoned son’s feelings

NTA commenter praised for being awesome

NTA comment gets straight to the point
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Single mother stands up for her adopted daughter. NTA

Heartwarming support for a kind person dealing with family issues

NTA at 25? Time to grow up, dude

Supportive comment acknowledges difficult situation and encourages self-reflection.

Supportive comment suggests talking to son and taking legal action
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Complimenting NTA for their compassion

NTA gives motherless child a home

Heartwarming comment about adoption and kindness ❤

Supportive comment applauding mother’s tough love parenting style

NTA – Glad the mother stood up for her adopted daughter

Mother stands up for adopted daughter, kicks out ungrateful son

Teaching respect , kicking out son – NTA

Stepmom chooses to kick out entitled son. NTA

Short and sweet, commenter is on the son’s side

Stepmom receives support for kicking out rude stepson.

Parenting done right! NTA comment receives support.

Heartwarming comment applauds mother’s selflessness and unconditional love

Praising the mother for being a saint
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Taking responsibility for actions at 25, NTA comment section

NTA. Adopting parentless children makes you a saint

Heartbreaking situation of a mother dealing with a toxic son.
