Stepmom Insults & Misnames Stepchild, Gets Ignored in Public

Living with a step-parent can be challenging, especially when they refuse to treat you like a family member. One stepchild found themselves in this exact situation with their stepmom, who constantly insulted them and refused to use their real name. But when the stepmom tried to introduce the stepchild to her boss using the wrong name, the stepchild decided to take matters into their own hands. What happened next left the stepmom fuming…

Living with the Insulting Stepmom

The Name Game

The Awkward Encounter ️

Time for Introductions?

Ignoring the Stepmom

Stepmom Gives Up

The Silent Drive Home

The Explosion

Dad Takes Her Side

Seeking Advice

Update: A Talk with Stepmom ️

A Compromise?

Grateful for Support

Update 2: Arguments Ensue

Stepchild’s Bold Move: Ignoring Stepmom in Public

After months of living with an insulting stepmom who refused to use their real name, this stepchild had enough. When the stepmom tried to introduce them to her boss using the wrong name, the stepchild ignored her, causing a scene. The stepmom was furious, but later admitted she didn’t realize how much her stepchild hated their middle name. She offered a compromise, allowing them to choose a different name, but not their real one. With tensions high, arguments have erupted at home. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this explosive situation…

Stepmom insults stepchild by misnaming her, commenters agree NTA

Stepmom refuses to use stepchild’s name, gets embarrassed in public

Stepmom misnames stepchild, commenters question dad’s backbone and motives

Suggests calling stepmom ‘SM’ short for Stepmonster. Savage.

Stepmom disrespects stepchild, dad doesn’t stand up for them

Stepchild’s clever response to stepmom’s misnaming gets support. NTA

Ignoring disrespectful behavior is sometimes the best response

Stepmom refuses to use stepchild’s real name, dad ignores it. NTA.

NTA, stepmom refuses to use OP’s real name, gets ignored in public

Maturely ignoring disrespect is the adult response NTA

Dad avoids conflicts, stepmom embarrasses herself in front of boss

Stepmom insults stepchild, dad allows it. Stepchild plans to move out

NTA, but next time politely correct stepmom’s misnaming you.

Respect is a two-way street

OP’s snubbing of stepmom’s insult was immature, but stepmom was also wrong.

Clever clapback suggestion for stepmom insult, with a smiley face

Stepmom refuses to use stepchild’s real name, gets ignored in public

NTA stands up to stepmom’s childish behavior with clever comeback

Assertive NTA suggests irritating stepmom by using her first name

Curious commenter asks age, OP clarifies: 16, almost 17.

Stand up for your identity and demand respect. NTA

Assertive yet diplomatic response to stepmom’s insult and misnaming.

Stepmom uses insulting nickname for stepchild, gets called out. ESH.

Stepmom refuses to use correct name, commenter suggests confronting her.

Stepmom’s disrespect towards stepchild is unacceptable. NTA.

Insisting on being called by your name is not unreasonable

Ignore the insults, wait for her to use your name

Stepmom refuses to use stepchild’s name. Commenter calls out behavior.

Ignoring someone who misnames you is a grown-up thing

Redditor suggests calling stepmom other names, OP hesitant to try

Respecting one’s name and identity is a basic human right ✊

Commenter calls out stepmom and dad for being AHs

Assertive suggestion to correct stepmom’s misnaming, NTA comment.

A friendly username exchange in the comment section

Respect is earned, not demanded. NTA sets a good example

Stepchild defends not answering to stepmom’s misnaming, NTA

ESH for the incident, but stepmom made herself look foolish

Ignoring the stepmom’s insults was the right move, but airing dirty laundry in public is not always the best solution.

Positive comment receives no replies, but still appreciated

Commenter’s clapback shuts down immature stepmom without words

Ignoring stepmom’s insults and correcting her when necessary. NTA

Standing up to a bully stepmom. NTA.

Dad supports stepmom’s insults? Not the a**hole for ignoring.

Supportive comment encourages standing up for oneself and questions parental responsibility

Stepmom refuses to call stepchild by name. NTA stands up.

Respect is earned, and she’s not earning it. #NTA

Stepmom belittles stepchild, NTA for ignoring her in public

Stepchild called childish for having same name as stepmom’s child