Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama on our hands that’s sure to get your blood boiling! When a long-lost father shows up unexpectedly at a family gathering, all hell breaks loose! Our protagonist, a protective mama bear , finds herself in a sticky situation when her estranged dad gets his hands on her precious baby. Get ready for a wild ride filled with betrayal, fake tears, and a Facebook smear campaign that’ll make your jaw drop! Let’s dive into this messy family affair and see if our leading lady is the a-hole or the victim in this tangled web of deceit! ️
Family Drama Alert!

♀️ Ultimatum Time!

⏩ Fast Forward 16 Years!

Family Gathering Invite!

Awkward Encounter!

No Strangers Allowed!

Bathroom Break Gone Wrong!

Seeing Red!

Fake Tears & Unwanted Kisses!

♀️ Time to Leave!

Disappointed but Dignified!

Facebook Victim Card!

Painted as a Monster!

But Wait, There’s More!

Violation of Privacy!

Estranged Dad’s Facebook Smear Campaign!
Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist’s estranged father is playing the victim card on Facebook! After holding his grandchild without permission and causing a scene at the family gathering, he’s now painting his daughter as a heartless monster who’s keeping his grandkids away from him. But wait, there’s more! Turns out, dear old dad has been posting about her on Facebook since 2015, sharing childhood pictures without consent and revealing her identity! Talk about a violation of privacy! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy family drama…
No contact with cousin after letting estranged dad hold baby

Mom is NTA for keeping estranged dad away, but letting cousin hold baby was questionable.

Cutting contact with family after estranged father holds baby. NTA.

Supportive comment advises not to listen to internet strangers.

Cousin and mom share the blame, but did OP set them up for conflict?
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NTA for the situation, but consider therapy for long-term anger

A commenter calls out OP’s ‘spiteful’ behavior towards dad.

User believes OP is the a-hole for keeping dad away.

User calls out OP’s hatred towards estranged dad, deems everyone sucks.

A Redditor points out why everyone is in the wrong. ♀️

Clarification on the relationship between OP and her father.
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Setting boundaries as a parent is important. NTA in this case.

No contact with cousin after allowing estranged dad near baby.
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NTA. Cleverly called out dad for his selfishness.

NTA for not wanting estranged dad to hold baby, but consider past behavior

Attended gathering with estranged dad, then refused to let hold baby. ESH

No relationship with dad, cousin and dad are jerks.

Cousin’s mistake understandable but OP not the a**hole

User accuses mom of being overly protective and immature. YTA.

Betrayed by her own mother, commenter relates to OP’s experience

User calls out OP’s bitterness and suggests therapy.

NTA, ignore the estranged dad’s hurtful comments on Facebook.

Sarcastic comment shuts down estranged family Facebook group.

Standing up to an abusive father and setting boundaries. NTA ♀️

Mom receives support and advice on cutting contact with cousin.

NTA, don’t let him hold the baby. Congrats on your family

16 yo offers insight on forgiveness and therapy to angry mother

Cousin and estranged dad crossed the line, NTA for being furious

Cutting off toxic family members is the way to go

Parental consent is crucial for holding a baby. NTA

Insightful article shared on toxic beliefs surrounding estrangement.

Understanding the reasoning behind cheating doesn’t excuse it.

Divorce can have long-lasting effects on children and families.
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Cousin followed directions, but OP overreacted to miscommunication.

Father crosses boundaries, cousin at fault for allowing access. NTA.

Cutting out toxic family: NTA prioritizes self, SO and child.

Establishing boundaries with family, NTA. Baby’s safety first

Cousin disrespects mom’s wishes, NTA stands up for baby

Parent’s right to protect their child. NTA!

Cousin’s mistake? Reach out to her and clarify things. NTA

Dream of estranged mom holding baby sparks haunting comment.
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Setting boundaries is healthy, but therapy can heal old wounds.
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Family drama and conflicting loyalties result in a messy situation.

NTA! Respect your baby rules, cousin’s excuse is stupid.

Don’t worry about estranged family’s opinions, they’re full of narcs

Estranged dad disrespects mother’s wishes to hold baby. NTA wins.

Cutting toxic ties, NTA refuses to let social media drama win

Heartbreaking experience of encountering estranged parent in family situations.
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Mom’s right to choose who holds her baby. NTA

No ties to bio-dad, NTA for not allowing him near kids.

NTA/NAH perspective but cousin was wrong for not respecting wishes
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Cheating dad gets what he deserves, cousin is also terrible.

Curious commenter seeks clarification on father’s marriage status.

Furious mom criticized for her treatment of estranged dad. YTA.

Mom’s justified anger over cousin letting estranged dad hold baby.

Protective mom rightfully angry after dad pulls a sneaky move

Cousin’s mistake leads to trust issues with protective mom.

NTA – Family should respect boundaries, cousin at fault for allowing it.

Cousin allows estranged dad to hold baby without OP’s consent
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NTA doubts estranged dad’s change after victimizing posts

Mom leaves party, cousin allows dad to hold baby, commenter says NTA

Mom rightfully asserts authority over baby-holding, dad unrepentant.

Protective mom won’t let anyone hold her baby, NTA.

Family can’t respect boundaries, better off without all of them

Cousin allows estranged dad to hold baby, NTA is furious!

Supportive comment validates OP’s decision to leave toxic situation.

Cousin betrayed mom’s trust by allowing estranged dad to hold baby

Supportive comment with helpful resource and congratulations for OP

NTA commenter supports protective mom’s anger towards cousin.

Standing up to toxic family like a boss!

Cutting toxic ties with family. NTA.

NTA, report the photos on Facebook. Cousin can’t be trusted.

Your baby, your decision. NTA.
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Standing up for yourself and cutting toxic ties.

Cousin set up new mom for dad’s visit Cut them off?

NC with dad, but cousin and dad are TA!

Don’t let manipulative family members guilt-trip you into endangering your child

NTA for being protective, but therapy could help resolve feelings
