When it comes to parenting, every child deserves love, attention, and understanding. But what happens when those crucial elements are missing from one parent? This is the story of a mother, her autistic son, Bas, and an ex-husband who seemingly can’t tolerate their son’s special interests. A tale of love, conflict, and the struggle for acceptance, it’s a story that will tug at your heartstrings. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.
A Family Divided
Bas, The Chatterbox ️
A Mother’s Love, A Father’s Indifference
A Father’s Excuse
A New Family Member
An Ex-Husband’s Outrage
A Mother’s Ultimatum
The Aftermath: A Social Media Storm ️
Family Backlash
A Mother’s Defense ️
Bas and His New Best Friend ❤️
A Mother’s Stand, A Father’s Indifference, and a Boy’s Best Friend
In a world where parenting should be a shared responsibility, one mother finds herself standing alone, defending her autistic son, Bas, from his own father’s indifference. As Bas immerses himself in his special interests, his father’s tolerance wanes, leading to an emotional standoff. The mother’s ultimatum? Engage with Bas genuinely, or miss out on the ‘fun’ family activities. But when the ex-husband takes the dispute to social media, the backlash is swift and harsh. Despite the storm, Bas finds solace in his new best friend, a dog that understands him better than his father. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this heart-wrenching situation…
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NTA- Ex-husband needs to focus on his own household
Ex-husband’s selective involvement with autistic son causes friction.
NTA. Ex-husband’s entitlement and selfishness exposed online. Happy holidays
“ESH he should try to be more ‘tolerant’ but it’s a good thing for your son to learn that most people don’t want to listen to ANYONE go on and on about the same thing. ♀️”
NTA: Ex-husband’s Facebook rants vs. son’s four-pawed pal
“ESH a tad. Mostly him. He went to Facebook?! “
YTA for excluding father and indulging child’s perseveration. ♂️
Mixed opinions on ex-husband’s involvement in autistic son’s life
Parent defends ex-husband, argues for empathy and understanding for both
Commenter urges mother to improve co-parenting and set boundaries
ESH. Co-parenting needs work to avoid punishing for parenting style.
Engaging in co-parenting discussions: ESH, but still a family
ESH: Airing dirty laundry publicly, controlling attitude, and lack of compromise
Ex-husband wants credit for the dog, but it’s not his
OP’s refusal to acknowledge YTA comments shows their self-centeredness
Ex-husband struggles to engage with autistic son, causing tension. YTA.
“YTA. You’re alienating your son and denigrating his father. “
ESH. OP’s refusal to consider other perspectives is toxic.
“Setting boundaries or manipulating? The ex just wants involvement. “
Engaging with your ex: teaching lesson or excluding him?
ESH, leaning more YTA. Boundaries and parenting styles matter.
Is the father really an intolerant a**hole or is there more to the story?
ESH: Ex-husband should be patient, but posting on FB is immature.
