Imagine turning 18 and being kicked out of your home by your own parents. That’s what happened to Lily, a high school senior. Her best friend’s family took her in so she could finish school, but Lily and her friend wanted to contribute to their living expenses. They organized a community barbecue and fundraiser, which raised several thousand dollars! However, Lily’s parents are furious about the event, claiming their family was slandered. Let’s dive into this dramatic story.
Lily’s 18th Birthday Nightmare

Couch Surfing and Worries

Fundraising Idea

Promoting the Event

The Smiths to the Rescue ♀️

Barbecue Success!

Raising Thousands

Surprise for Graduation

Angry Dad Calls

Blocking the Rage

Mom’s Misplaced Anger

So, Who’s the Real Villain Here?
Lily’s parents kicked her out on her 18th birthday, leaving her homeless and without any financial support. Thankfully, her best friend’s family took her in and helped her organize a fundraiser to cover her living expenses. The event was a massive success, but Lily’s parents are furious, accusing the host family of slander. It seems like they’re forgetting who put Lily in this situation in the first place. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this dramatic tale…
NTA for exposing parents who kicked out their high school daughter.

Commenter defends fundraiser exposing parents’ bad behavior, calls out their crappy parenting.

Parents abandon teen, get mad at fundraiser for helping.

18-year-old abandoned by parents, CPS won’t help. NTA.

Heartwarming community fundraiser organized by daughter’s friend group ❤️

NTA. Lily’s family had no business carrying on in your face. ♀️

Family hailed as heroes for exposing parents’ abandonment

Helping a friend in need, but exceptions exist. NTA vs ESH.

Kudos to the commenter for supporting Lily against her awful parents.

Support for a teen in need, despite crappy parents.

Commenter reflects on American culture and parenting, argues that parents who kick out their children are just bad people. Replies share personal experiences and counterarguments.

Responsibility of parents towards their children discussed in comments.

Commenter defends Lily, calls out parents for their heartless behavior.

Support for NTA and call to action for college fund

Homeless students may receive help from programs and agencies, legally obligated.

Kicked out at 17, but found their way. Heartwarming NTA support!
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Concerned commenter asks about Lily’s well-being, receives reassuring response.

Commenter defends teen and calls out parents’ despicable behavior

Truth is a defense. NTA comment stands up for honesty.

Standing by your decisions is important, especially when it’s public

NTA for taking in abandoned teen, but what’s the backstory?

Being a hero to a child , keep it up!

Truth hurts, but it’s not slander. NTA stands strong

Heartwarming support for Lily and condemnation for her parents

NTA for exposing parents’ abandonment of their own child

Teen’s parents exposed for abandoning her. Family helps. NTA.

Short and savage: commenter doesn’t hold back

“OP’s sassy response to a commenter wins hearts “

Standing up for a child in need, even if not biologically yours NTA

Community supports teen abandoned by parents, exposes their actions

Heartwarming story of adopting a teen. NTA

NTA- Consequences of their actions. You’re awesome for helping her

Cultural misconception about Americans abandoning their kids debunked

Parents abandon 18-year-old for no reason. Commenter defends exposing actions.

Heartbreaking story of parents abandoning their 18-year-old child

Commenter questions if full story was known before judgement, receives reply highlighting parents’ behavior.

Generosity repaid, bad parents exposed

Supportive comment for teen dealing with weird parents

Rock on! NTA comment receives support and validation.

Curiosity and caution expressed about unclear situation with empathy.

Teen receives support for exposing parents’ actions.
♥️

Commenter questions parents’ actions, receives no response from them.

Teen orphan supported by fundraiser, commenter shares similar experience ❤️

Supportive comment with a touch of humor and willingness to donate

Standing up for oneself against false accusations. Not the a**hole.

Supporting abused children is crucial. NTA for speaking up.

Seeking more info, commenter leans towards NTA verdict

Commenter expresses support and love for NTA poster

Confused comment leaves readers wondering about missing context

Heartbreaking story of a good kid abandoned by abusive parents

Community rallies behind homeless teen as parents face backlash

Taking in a friend’s child can be risky

Documenting Lilly’s situation and calling CPS is the right move

Teen kicked out of home for no reason, parents exposed. NTA.

Standing up to abusive parents, good for you!

Teen’s fundraiser exposes awful parents, community supports her.

Lily’s a good kid with bad parents, and you did nothing.

Commenter quotes Spider-Man’s boss in this section.

Friend’s parents kicked her out, commenter’s parents helped. Family is more than blood.

Homeless teen may be eligible for support under McKinney Vento act

Parent shares personal experience and defends OP, NTA.
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Commenter praises OP for exposing bad parents, calls for justice

Supportive comment applauds good parenting and exposes bad behavior

Standing up for Lily against terrible parents. You’re NTA
