Stepmom Refuses to Let Absent Mom See Son While Dad’s Away

Imagine being a stepmom to a child whose biological mother abandoned him years ago, only to have her suddenly reappear wanting to see her son. That’s exactly what happened to one woman when her husband was out of town. The long-lost mom tried to reconnect with her son, but the stepmom refused to let her see him without her husband’s permission. Did she do the right thing?

The Ex-Wife’s Disappearance

Years of Silence

Husband’s Thoughts

Out of Town Husband

The Unexpected Call

Ex-Wife’s Request

Stepmom’s Decision

Unreachable Husband

Ex-Wife’s Disappointment

The Argument for Stepmom’s Rights ✊

Stepmom’s Concerns

Stepmom Stands Her Ground

This stepmom faced a difficult decision when her husband’s ex-wife, who abandoned their son years ago, suddenly wanted to see him while the husband was out of town. Despite the ex-wife’s pleas and arguments, the stepmom chose to stand her ground and protect her son, refusing to let the biological mom see him without her husband’s permission. Was she right in her decision? Let’s see what people have to say about this situation… ️

Establishing boundaries and planning is important in co-parenting. NTA

Supportive comment section agrees with NTA’s decision.

Stranger danger? Stepmom refuses son’s absent mom visit. NTA.

12-year-old’s opinion matters in visitation dispute

Stepmom protects stepson from absent mom’s sudden visit. NTA

Commenter suspects absent mom’s intentions, but OP clarifies situation. NAH

Support for stepmom’s decision to wait for dad’s input

Stepmom protects son from absent mother’s potential emotional harm. NTA

Being safe is key

Birth mother wants to visit for convenience, NTA prevails

Stepmom stands her ground against absent mom’s family.

Stepmom stands up for husband’s decision to not let absent mom see son.

Collaboration with husband needed for last-minute decisions. #NTA

Stepmom asserts her right to decide, no sympathy for absent mom

Stepmom gets support for not letting absent mom see son. NTA

Stepmom defends her decision to not let absent mom see son. NTA

Commenter expresses concern and advises caution in potentially dangerous situation.

Commenter praised for not letting absent mom see son.

Stepparent prioritizes child’s emotional well-being over absent bio mom.

Stepmom defends dad’s decision to keep absent mom away

Stepmom rightfully denies absent mom visit. NTA

NTA, son should have a say in seeing ex-mom

Stepmom suspicious of absent mom’s sudden interest in son. NTA.

Stepmom handles awkward situation well, suggests long-term solution. NTA

Stepparent protecting child’s rights and well-being. NTA

Proposing a phone/Skype relationship could prevent further abandonment trauma

Debate over absent mom’s rights in custody battle

Stepparent navigates complex adoption and custody situation with empathy

Ex-mom misses visitation, stepmom not at fault. NTA

Stepmom rightfully denies absent mom visitation without husband’s consent

Protective stepmom defends son from absent bio mom

Setting boundaries with absent mom, NTA suggests pre-meeting and therapy.

Stepmom’s interference with absent mom’s visitation rights, NTA.

Stepmom sets boundaries for absent mom. NTA

Son’s feelings should be considered despite absent mom’s rights

Dad knows best, but stepmom still gets a bad rep

Stepmom adopts son, shuts down absent mom.

Short and sweet- commenter thinks OP is not the a**hole

NTA suggests family discussion before making decision

Protective stepmom makes the right call

Child’s well-being comes first. NTA.

Stepmom stands firm against absent mom’s last-minute visit

Setting boundaries with absent mom, NTA.

Respect stepmom’s decision if bio mom says so

Stranger danger! Stepmom’s right to deny absent mom access.

NTA and suspicious timing? Tell me more

Stepparent prioritizes child’s safety and well-being over absent parent’s desires

Absent mom deserves consequences, NTA is doing the right thing

Stepmom praised for protecting son from absent mother. NTA

Stepfather agrees, stepmom not letting absent mom see son is weird

Should absent mom be allowed to see son?

Absent mom tries to visit son after 5 years, gets shut down. NTA

Stepmom protects son from manipulative absent mom. NTA

Absent mom wants to see son after 5 years. NTA stepmom refuses.

Stepmom protects son from absent mom’s drop-in visit

Stepmom rightfully makes decision, commenters agree. NTA

Stepparent protecting child from potential trauma.

Absent mom denied access to son, commenters agree NTA

Set boundaries and prioritize your own well-being.

Stepmom defends decision to keep absent mom away from son. NTA

Stepmom makes responsible decision to protect husband and stepson

Trust your instincts and stand your ground.

Waiting for the father’s return is the right thing to do

Absent mom has no right to set terms for reunion. NTA