A 17-year-old girl with a disability has sought judgment over her family’s behavior after being forced to move out of the house. The girl’s parents have been using her cane as part of a scavenger hunt, which she says is inappropriate. She has also claimed that her stepfather has been making derogatory comments toward her. The girl’s grandparents came to her rescue and helped her move her things out of the house. However, her mother has been calling her and accusing her of turning the family against her. The girl is seeking guidance over whether she is in the wrong for moving out.
Surviving tragedy and hurtful family games as a disabled teen

Surviving hurtful family dynamics, and taking responsibility for tragedies.

A teen’s family scavenger hunt forces them out of home.

A scavenger hunt gone wrong: Canes must be off limits

Teen ridiculed by step-dad during hurtful scavenger hunt

Teen’s heartbreaking story of family’s hurtful scavenger hunt

Struggling with guilt and family drama: AITA for moving out?

Grateful teen thanks commenters for support after hurtful scavenger hunt

Overwhelmed by support after being forced out, grateful for messages ❤️

Teen forced out of home by hurtful scavenger hunt
Living with a family that blames her for her father’s death, a teenage girl is forced to move out due to a hurtful scavenger hunt involving her cane. Despite expressing her discomfort, her stepfather and mother refuse to acknowledge her feelings, leading her to call her grandparents for help. Now, she questions if she is the a**hole for leaving. Read on to learn more about this heartbreaking story and the reactions it has garnered.
Heartbreaking story of a teen being blamed for father’s death. NTA

Cutting toxic family out of your life may be best decision

Heartbreaking situation of a teen forced out of their home.

Grandparents are allies, but CPS may not be necessary

Commenter receives support for being blamed for father’s death.

Commenter expresses disbelief and support for OP facing toxic family. ❤️

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation, calls out abusive behavior.

Heartbreaking story of a 5 year old blamed for tragic accident

Commenter sympathizes with OP and blames abusive mother and enabling stepfather. Recommends cutting contact with toxic family.

Teen’s family makes hurtful scavenger hunt, forces them to move out. NTA

Commenter offers support and refutes harmful arguments against OP.
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Teen receives support after hurtful scavenger hunt by family

Heartbreaking story of a teen who was forced to move out ❤️

Commenter blames victim, replies offer support and encouragement ❤️

Questioning the authenticity of a cruel story

Commenter supports OP’s decision to leave toxic family. Doubts authenticity.

Teen forced to move out due to family’s hurtful actions

Commenter questions the logic, supports OP and condemns actions with strong words.

Teen forced to move out due to family’s cruelty and neglect.

Encouraging response to a teen’s family trauma. ❤️

Move in with your grandparents for mental health

Heartbreaking story of abuse and resilience. Stay strong OP.

Comment may be fake, written like Disney channel movie

Commenter defends injured teen against blaming mother.

Encouraging response to victim blaming, seek counseling, cut ties.

A heartfelt story about guilt and self-forgiveness ❤️

Move in with your grandparents and stay away from toxicity! ♂️

Heartwarming support for a grieving teen from compassionate strangers ❤️

Heartfelt support for a teenager forced to move out due to abusive mother.

Encouraging response to a troubled individual.

Doubting the authenticity of the story

Commenter calls out abusive behavior, advises therapy

A blunt reply to a hurtful situation
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Stepdad takes teen’s cane for scavenger hunt: commenter says NTA

Comment section is getting toxic

Debating the authenticity of the post

Straightforward and harsh comment with no replies.

Doubting the authenticity of the story

Support for OP’s difficult situation and criticism towards insensitive family.

Stay with your grandparents! Your family’s behavior is abusive

Heartbreaking story about abusive mother and father’s death. NTA.

Empathetic support and advice for a teenager who suffered due to her mother’s actions ❤️️

Moving out was the right choice. Grandparents for the win ❤️

Doubting the authenticity of a wild scavenger hunt story

Surviving a tragedy is not a fault. Seek help

Father reassures person blaming themselves for car accident, offers support ❤️

Defending a grieving person, but getting downvoted.

Serious help needed for family’s hurtful scavenger hunt

Don’t blame yourself for your father’s death ❤️. Keep your cane close.
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Doubtful commenter challenges authenticity of article, baffled by believers

NTA, stay with grandparents, seek therapy. Your mother is abusive

A blunt comment on the state of the subreddit
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Heartbreaking story of a mother’s abuse towards her own child.

Cutting out toxic people is hard, but necessary for your wellbeing ✨

Family’s cruel scavenger hunt leads to NTA’s heartbreaking story

Heartbreaking story of abuse and guilt. Seek therapy and freedom.

Strong response to hurtful family scavenger hunt

Supportive comment and advice for moving on from traumatic event.

Empathetic response to a heartbreaking situation. Sending virtual hugs ❤️

Toxic mother blames 5yo for dad’s death. NTA. Seek therapy.

Commenter expresses disbelief, no replies.

Mother’s blame game and theft of assistive device. NTA. ♀️

Heartbreaking story of child blamed for tragedy, find support and safety ❤️

Heartbreaking story of misplaced guilt and maternal blame.

Heartbreaking story of a child blamed for their father’s death ❤️

Encouraging words for a teen dealing with toxic family behavior ❤️

Moving out and getting therapy: a deserved fresh start.
