We’ve all had our share of family drama, but when it comes to chasing your dreams, sometimes you have to stand your ground. Meet our determined protagonist, a recent high school graduate with big dreams and an even bigger obstacle: her stepfather. Their relationship has always been rocky, but things took a turn for the worse when she decided to attend college out of state without his permission.
A Rocky Relationship
The College Conflict
Excuses, Excuses
Feeling Unsupported
A Difficult Senior Year
Choosing a School
Stepdad’s Reaction
Blame Game
Trying to Communicate ️
Wishing for Support
No Financial Burden
The Big Question ❓
Pursuing Dreams vs. Family Approval
Our protagonist’s decision to attend college out of state has left her feeling torn between chasing her dreams and keeping her family happy. Despite her impressive accomplishments, her stepfather’s disapproval and guilt trips have left her questioning her choices. But with her family not shouldering any financial burden, is she really in the wrong for taking this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Congrats on your achievements! You don’t need anyone’s permission
Supportive commenters validate OP’s decision to leave controlling stepfather
NTA. Stepfather is emotionally abusive. Leave and don’t look back.
Supportive comments congratulate OP on college acceptance and offer advice.
Defying controlling stepdad for scholarship? NTA, be awesome!
NTA- Stepdad’s behavior is abusive. College wins with 2/3 votes.
Defying controlling stepdad to pursue education #NTA
Don’t let anyone make you feel bad about your dreams
Breaking free from controlling stepdad, but where to stay?
Stepdaughter stands up to controlling stepdad, pursues college dreams
Full scholarship? Huge NTA! Stepdad more worried about housekeeping.
Redditor advises OP to remove personal info from profile.
Don’t sacrifice your future to be a maid for stepdad
Don’t blame others for your marriage issues
Defy the patriarchy! Congrats on the full ride scholarship!
Stepdad’s controlling behavior called out by commenter.
NTA and good for you! Get a separate bank account and explore student support services
Breaking free from controlling stepdad to pursue education
Congrats on full ride! Stepfather has no say, NTA
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Stepdad wants control, but OP’s full ride scholarship is impressive
Stand up for yourself and your future!
Breaking free from a creepy stepdad’s control
Supportive comment encourages making life decisions based on personal goals.
A heartwarming comment from a supportive teacher
Defy the red flags and go to college!
Supportive comment encourages stepdaughter to pursue her dreams
Take control of your life! Your stepdad’s issues aren’t yours
Stepdad wants free maid, stepdaughter chooses college out-of-state
Follow your dreams, not your stepdad’s outdated expectations!
Stepdad’s control tactics exposed, stepdaughter stands up for herself
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Exciting update from college freshman defying stepdad’s wishes
Empowering response to stepdad’s controlling behavior
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Follow your dreams! Don’t let anyone hold you back.
You’re not alone, OP! We’re proud of you!
Live your life and don’t look back! #NTA
Breaking gender stereotypes and pursuing education. NTA ❤️
Breaking free from controlling stepdad to pursue dreams
Defying controlling stepdad, going to college out of state.
Escape the creepy and manipulative stepdad, chase your dreams
Chase your dreams and make the most of college!
Full ride, full choice! Enjoy college, NTA
Defying controlling stepdad to pursue education #NTA
Defy control! You’re not the a**hole for choosing freedom
Stepfather’s behavior is creepy and unhealthy. NTA
Stepdaughter defies controlling stepdad to pursue full ride scholarship
Congratulations on the full ride! Your stepdad needs to mind his own business.
