A 17-year-old boy, who has had a strained relationship with his father, shares his heart-wrenching story of loss, betrayal, and the determination to leave his father’s house as soon as he turns 18. After the tragic passing of his mother, the teenager is forced to live with his estranged father, who tries to reconnect with him. However, the boy remains steadfast in his decision to leave, causing tension in the household.
Absent Father

Cheating Scandal

Losing Mom

Forced to Live with Dad

Father’s Attempt to Reconnect

Adorable Little Sister

Avoiding Dad and Stepmom ♂️

Independent Lifestyle ️

Confronting Dad ️

Dad’s Hope

Pizza Invitation

The Breaking Point

Shocked Father

Silent Treatment

Stepmom’s Accusation

Leaving at 18: A Painful Decision
This heart-wrenching story of a teenager’s struggle with his estranged father has taken a dramatic turn. Despite his father’s attempts to reconnect, the boy remains determined to leave his father’s house as soon as he turns 18. The tension in the household has escalated, with the stepmother accusing the boy of being ungrateful. As the countdown to his departure begins, emotions run high and the question remains: can their relationship ever be mended? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
NTA for leaving toxic family. Supportive replies and advice.
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Teen’s decision to leave home sparks debate on family bonds

Supportive friend helps teen cope with broken family bonds

Stepmom calls teen ‘entitled s**t’ for wanting to leave dad’s house
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NTA. Congrats on independence. Dad’s absence and entitlement is heartbreaking

NTA. Venting to dad or therapist may help OP heal

Stepmom cheats with dad, calls OP ungrateful. NTA has a plan.

Dad’s guilt kept teen living with him for 9 years

NTA stands their ground against stepmom and warns of potential sabotage.

Cutting ties with absent father and mistress, NTA reigns supreme

NTA – Supportive comment and replies to a cheater’s criticism

Father’s ulterior motives and lack of effort in reconciliation. NTA

Take control of your life, protect your money, and leave

Teen plans to leave dad’s house at 18 – NTA comment supports decision

Heartbreaking story of a teen planning to leave home at 18

NTA. A relatable reference to a classic song

NTA – You owe him nothing. Remember, he wrote you out of the will.

Absentee parent gets called out for expecting a family bond

Nostalgic song choice sparks mixed emotions

Breaking free at 18, but what about savings? NTA

NTA. An apology may be a good start to mend bonds

Heartbreaking story of absent father, but mature approach to sister
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Abandoned child stands up to father’s selfishness

Boundaries are important, even with family.

Advice to have a frank discussion with father for future relationship

Therapist’s advice on leaving home and exploring other options.

Stepmom blamed for strained father-son relationship

Father’s absence caused irreparable damage, leaving no room for reconciliation

Leaving a job vs leaving home: Similar consequences?

Consider living with grandparents for financial stability

Forgiveness is earned, not owed. NTA for setting boundaries

Stepmom gets called out and OP is not the a****e

NTA. Dad should have offered support, not forced living situation. Condolences

NTA for wanting to leave after dad’s affair and homewrecker’s entitlement

Supportive comment applauds OP’s decision to leave toxic father.

Protect yourself and become independent. NTA.

Heartbreaking story of a teenager planning to leave a broken family.

Commenter defends OP against stepmother with fiery language

Empathetic response to NTA comment defending teen’s decision.

Forgiving and moving on is easier said than done

Protect your inheritance, NTA. Watch out for controlling ‘dad’

Heartbreaking story of a father’s neglect and a mother’s sacrifice

Letting go of anger towards dad: a path to healing

Father’s absence for a decade doesn’t entitle him to happy family.
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NTA. No need to be grateful for a father who abandoned you.

Stepmother and father are TA, NTA for wanting to leave.

Teen plans to leave dad’s house at 18, NTA stands firm

Moving on from a hurtful father and finding peace

Parental expectations or exploitation?

NTA. The father’s insincere apology and his affair partner’s opinion.

Grandparents may be an option. NTA. Keep in therapy

NTA doubts father’s goodness due to past infidelity and coercion.

Encouraging words for a teen navigating a tough family situation

Seeking emancipation for legal adulthood and better mental health.

Supportive comment acknowledges OP’s decency despite father’s actions

Heartbreaking story of absent father and finding closure.

Commenter calls out adulteress for hypocrisy in broken family situation

Empathetic response to a daughter’s pain and justified anger.

Choosing to leave a broken home for a brighter future

A supportive comment for a teen planning to leave their clueless dad’s house.

Stepmom calls teen ungrateful for wanting to leave at 18

Father’s absence and sudden attempts at bonding are not enough.

Last Updated on May 2, 2023 by Diply Social Team